Wind Instruments / Harmonica
Hohner Harmonica Marine Band Classic Key D - M1896036X
The Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this harmonica embodies the real blues like no other. Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly found a prominent role in the American blues of the early 20th century, and was played by all harmonica players of this era. I t ’s the soundtrack of broken hear t s and dancing all night, of open landscapes and small , sweat y night clubs. Like no other instrument , the Marine Band 1896 invites us to express our selves in music. With this wonderful piece of history, you won’ t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.
Item In StockThe Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this harmonica embodies the real blues like no other. Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly found a prominent role in the American blues of the early 20th century, and was played by all harmonica players of this era. I t ’s the soundtrack of broken hear t s and dancing all night, of open landscapes and small , sweat y night clubs. Like no other instrument , the Marine Band 1896 invites us to express our selves in music. With this wonderful piece of history, you won’ t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.
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Product Information
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Traditional assembly with nails
Reed plates and covers are affixed with nails for the traditional look and feel
Curved covers with side vents
Curved covers with side vents for the original blues sound
Double lacquered pearwood comb
Comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer to reduce swelling
SPECS
| 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 |
| Keys: | HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G |
| Type: | diatonic |
| Tuning: | Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor. Nm and hm just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G |
| Number of holes: | 10 |
| Tonal range: | 3 octaves |
| Length: | 10 cm / 3.9” |