Hohner Marine Band Diatonic Harmonica

Manufacturer	Hohner
Model Number	MARINEBAND

Hohner Marine Band Diatonic Harmonica
 
Model / Product Codes:
 
HH 310 1896/C - KEY C
HH 311 1896/G - KEY G
HH 312 1896/F - KEY F
HH 313 1896/D - KEY D
HH 314 1896/A - KEY A
HH 315 1896/E - KEY E                                                                                
 
Description:
 
Hohner's diatonic harmonicas set the industry standard through their high quality construction, excellent response and unsurpassed tone. Often called "Blues Harps", they have been a fixture as melody and accompaniment instruments in blues, rock, country, and folk bands, as well as many other styles of music and musical ensembles.  Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow for bending and overblowing the reeds, creating the signature wailing sound typical of the harmonica.
 
The classic sound of the Blues!
The one, the only, the original -- the harp that was there when harmonica blues was born.  Made famous when played by every serious harmonica player from Little Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen,  Neil Young and many, many more. The result of over 100 years of tradition and German craftsmanship, it is still the number one choice of top professionals and the most recognizable model all over the world, known for its full tone and wood comb.  Play the Marine Band and be a part of history.  Available in 12 major keys, lower and higher octave and minor tunings.
 
Hohner is committed to continually improving and upgrading quality in tried and proven product lines. In order to offer traditional harp players that true vintage sound, they have invested heavily in retooling their production facilities for diatonic Richter instruments to minimize air loss, improve response and increase volume. The result is their exclusive Handmade range, ideal for the discerning blues, country or jazz player. These top-of-the-line diatonic models are manufactured entirely by hand.
 
The traditional Richter blues harmonica dating back over 100 years! Pearwood comb, brass reedplates secured with nails, nickel plated covers with special form and side openings to ensure warm, bluesy sound.
 
Features:
 

• Reeds: 20


• Reedplates: Brass; 0.9 mm


• Comb: Pearwood


• Length in cm: Approx: 10.0 

Marine band harmonicas, tuned to a harmonic minor scale.

• 10 hole harmonic minor diatonic harmonica.


• Engraved casing made from chrome-plated brass.


• Wooden comb.


• Custom intonation - tuned to play cleaner-sounding chords.


• Supplied in a strong plastic box.


• Select a key from the drop down menu.