Hohner Marine Band Harmonica Key Of C

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Origin: Imported (Germany)
• Item model number: 1896BX-C

• One of the world’s most recognizable harmonicas, known for its full tone and wood comb
• Tuned to key of C; also available in other major keys, lower and higher octave, and minor tunings
• Made famous by players from Little Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen, and more
• 20 reeds with 0.9mm brass reedplates; pearwood comb
• Includes distinctive protective case

The one, the only, the original — the harp that was there when harmonicablues was born. Made famous when played by every serious harmonica player fromLittle Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen, NeilYoung and many, many more. The result of over 100 years of tradition andGerman craftsmanship, it is still the number one choice of top professionalsand the most recognizable model all over the world, known for its full toneand wood comb. Play the Marine Band and be a part of history. Available in 12major keys, lower and higher octave and minor tunings. Reeds: 40 Reed plates:Brass; 0.9 mm Comb: Wood Length in cm: approx. 15.9 This is the essence of theClassic line — traditional values and cutting edge technology. Extremelyprecise tools minimize air loss and ensure a quicker response and biggervolume. As always, each Classic harmonica is exclusively handmade. Horner’sdiatonic harmonicas set the industry standard through their high qualityconstruction, excellent response and unsurpassed tone. Often called “BluesHarps”, they have been a fixture as melody and accompaniment instruments inblues, rock, country, and folk bands, as well as many other styles of musicand musical ensembles. Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow forbending and overblowing the reeds, creating the signature wailing soundtypical of the harmonica. From the Manufacturer Presenting the Marine Band 1896 Classic from Hohner. From the birth of the blues, the Marine Band 1896 has been a constant musicalfixture. Played by iconic figures such as Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, andBob Dylan, it remains the top choice for the top professional, as well asaspiring musicians around the globe. Key Features Single laquered pearwood comb Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed 20 Classic reeds, 0.9 mm brass reed plates, mounted with nails Traditional HOHNER tuning Available in all major keys plus special tunings Handmade The Marine Band 1896 Classic (Enlarge) The One, The Only, The Original. Relying upon over a century of German craftsmanship and tradition, thisharmonica has been universally recognized for its full tone, musical range,and distinctive wood comb. Let your musical expression be a part of thecontinuing Marine Band legacy. If there is a single style of music where the harmonica can be said to havehad a formative influence then it has to be the blues. The instrument inquestion is the Marine Band 1896 Classic, the original blues harmonica andhistorically the world’s most popular harmonica. Its uniquely authentic soundhas defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it thebenchmark harp by which all others are judged. The pearwood comb, archedcovers with side vents and traditional HOHNER tuning combine to create thelegendary sound which can be heard on countless classic blues recordings fromthe 1920s to the present day. A Whole Lot Of History. In the heyday of the harmonica during the 1920s, millions of Marine Bands wereexported to the USA every year. European migrants played a considerable rolein the dissemination of the instrument and areas with a large population ofGerman settlers such as Texas or Carolina also produced large numbers of blackharp players. The Marine Band was cheap and readily available in any generalstore, so it became the most widely distributed musical instrument in the USAat this time What’s included: Marine Band 1896 Classic harmonica, case Additional Photos: Top view. (Enlarge) The case. (Enlarge) Key Selection Chart: Compare Specifications: 1896 Classic Blues Bender PAC Special 20 Classic Type Diatonic Diatonic Diatonic Tuning Richter -Richter Available Keys G,G,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F G,G,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F No. of Holes 10 10 10 Reeds 20 Brass 20 Brass 20 Brass Cover Type Stainless Steel w/Side Vents Stainless Steel PAC Stainless Steel Reed Plates 0.9 mm brass 1.0 mm brass 0.9 mm brass Reed Plate Surface Brass Brass Brass Comb Pearwood, Brown ABS, Black ABS, Black Perfect for these music styles Blues, Folk Blues Blues, Country/Western, Pop/Rock More about Hohner Inc. Music is one of the most fundamental forms of human expression. For over 150years it has been HOHNER’s declared mission to bring the joy of music makingto people all over the world, to provide them with the best possibleinstruments so that they can discover their own musical creativity andexperience the emotional and communicative power of music for themselves. Today our assortment ranges from harmonicas and accordions to melodicas,recorders, guitars and ukuleles as well as children’s instruments. At thecompany headquarters in Trossingen with 180 employees, state-of-the-artprecision tools, constantly optimized production methods and finestcraftsmanship come together to create top quality musical instruments whichare sold in over 85 countries.