The Marine Band Harmonica
The Marine Band harmonica from Hohner has been an iconic instrument since its introduction in 1896. This harp's impact on the world of music cannot be overstated. Its affordable price and pocketable size made it a popular choice for musicians on the move. The unique "wailing" sound produced from bending notes played a key role in establishing the sound of blues harmonica playing.
Over the years, Hohner has expanded the Marine Band range to cater to different musician's needs. The classic 1896 harmonica is for those who want the original design invented in 1896. The Deluxe is for musicians who want the classic sound and design with 21st-century modifications. If you want that Marine Band sound for a more contemporary style of music, the Crossover is the harp for you. Finally, the Thunderbird is for players looking for a deeper sound.
About Hohner
Hohner was founded in 1857 when clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas. Since then, Hohner has become a popular brand in the world of harmonica players, particularly in the United States. From the 1920s, Hohner began making chromatic harmonicas, giving players access to all 12 notes without bending. Today, Hohner is known for its huge range of harmonicas catering to all players in all genres of music. They also make melodicas, a similar instrument that uses a keyboard to produce different notes rather than mouth shape alone. At Gear4music, we stock a broad range of Hohner harmonicas and melodicas plus accessories.
Specifications
Key: G Tuning: Richter Type: Diatonic Reed plates (material, thickness): Brass, 0.9 mm Reed plates (surface): Brass Reeds (number, material): 20, brass Comb (material, color): Pearwood, brown Comb (finish): Double lacquered Mouthpiece (surface): Pearwood Cover plates: Stainless steel Number of holes: 10 Tonal range: 3 octaves Length: 10 cm / 3.9�