Description

History of this 1896 classic

The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Classic Harmonica is possibly the most famous and reputable harmonica series to date. Having being produced since 1896 these classic harmonicas has been used by many huge names such as Little Walter, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young just to name a few. The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Classic Harmonica is a hand crafted diatonic, Richter tuned blues harmonica constructed of only the highest quality materials and producing nothing but rich tones.

About Hohner

Hohner have been creating market-leading harmonicas for over a hundred years. They seek to create musical instruments that capture their passion for music and share it with both professional and amateur players. Instruments inspired by this joy and love are crucial, Hohner believe, to motivate musicians to develop their skills. The quality of their harps means they have influenced folk and jazz traditions. The standard and longevity of their products have made them a professional’s choice, played by the likes of Bob Dylan and Neil Young.

Specifications:

• Type: Diatonic
• Tuning: Richter
• Key: C, G, A
• Tonality: Major
• Number of Holes: 10
• Reeds: 20 Brass
• Cover Surface: Stainless Steel
• Reed Plates: 0.9mm Brass
• Reed Plate Surface: Brass
• Mouthpiece Surface: SuperGlide Lacquer
• Comb: Pearwood, Brown
• Comb Surface: Clear Lacquer
• Length: 10cm