Hohner 1896 Harmonic Minor Marine Band Harmonica A
Color:A As expert harp player Steve Baker describes in his book, The Harp Handbook, the Marine Band harmonica in Harmonic Minor tuning is in "traditional, minor diatonic tuning - the blow chord is minor, but the draw chord...is major. In 1st positi...
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Reviews around instrument (5.00 of 5)
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It's a great, uncomplicated instrument that allows for lots of versatility
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It's not cheap but a very nice instrument to have in your pocket all day long
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Hohner has always produced a solid instrument for the price
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very good instrument awesome really enjoyed it thank you very
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It's the same as it ever was, which is just fine, a great little musical instrument that fits in your pocket.
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Reviews around look (5.00 of 5)
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Very standard classic look, but the yellow coating on the wood is unattractive
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The wood and metal build sounds as beautiful as it looks
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I also prefer the overall look of the Marine Band over the Special 20
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In short, Great if you want that classic sound and vintage look
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The polished metal and wood look is absolutely gorgeous, and I would consider my Special 20 more of a "beater" than this
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Reviews around product (4.72 of 5)
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what more can you ask for in a great product for a hobby
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Great product with terrific quality and sound with less effort that a cheaper made item
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If you want to learn harmonica and enjoy it, then I can recommend this product
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I slightly prefer the sound and playability of the Special 20 and would therefore recommend the Special 20 (C), though I would recommend the Marine Band (A) as a second harmonica
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Highly recommend this product for the beginner casual hobby musician
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Reviews around price (4.66 of 5)
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**, great value for money).Great beginner harmonica at an affordable price
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That being said, great beginner harmonica at an affordable price point
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The #2 (E) doesn't work, and the #1 (C) and #3 (G) are spotty, so no first C chord.
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The advantage of the Marine Band is that it looks good and sounds good at a reasonable price
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Tone is very nice, all notes sound perfect and came at a great price.
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Reviews around quality (4.65 of 5)
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It is of great quality which mens it will last a long time.
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It has a great sound quality to it and seems to be built very well.
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Arrive nicely packed everything was brand new and harmonicas great quality
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but quality is an issue
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Great product with terrific quality and sound with less effort that a cheaper made item
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Reviews around comb (4.59 of 5)
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My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for)
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If you are a beginner I strongly recommend the Hohner Special 20 (plastic comb) for its ease of play
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My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for)
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The #2 (E) doesn't work, and the #1 (C) and #3 (G) are spotty, so no first C chord.
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My favorite Plastic Comb Harmonica, and outstanding in terms of comfort and ease of play
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Reviews around harp (4.32 of 5)
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This harp requires a few hours to break it in over a few days, and then bending ability improves
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Just starting and learning how to play and this harp sounds great and I'm just a beginner
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This harp is not as progressive as some newer models but it is a classic and sounds great
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I love this Harp, hard to beat it, but then it's a Hohner, what more can one say
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The harp they send me was a good harp but not what I wanted.
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Reviews around thing (3.95 of 5)
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My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for)
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For buyers,we should look at the code-name of the item to make sure it is the right thing we need
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My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for)
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The great thing about this harmonica is that it is also perfect for beginners
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This thing is so sharp, I am afraid to take it out of the case sometimes
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Reviews around band (3.71 of 5)
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Plus, if I did get any better the Marine Band would still be good enough at an advanced level
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I have been playing a Marine Band Harmonica (favorite keys - C and D) for over 40 years
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The Marine Band is not the worst I have experienced, but the coverplates do stick out over the wood comb slightly
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It is as good as my favorite: the Marine Band Crossover
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The Marine Band is a lot sharper on the notes and a lot easier to sound good on.
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Reviews around edge (3.56 of 5)
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The #2 (E) doesn't work, and the #1 (C) and #3 (G) are spotty, so no first C chord.
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The sound of the Marine Band is good but the brass reed plates are exposed on the front of the instrument and have a sharp enough edge to cut you if you are not careful.
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No problems - works great - no rough edges
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Once I relieved all of the (MANY) sharp edges and corners, it played very well, and sounds great
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Had to burnish the sharp edges, which was not easy, since this model is held together with nails instead of screws, and is almost impossible for a lay-person to disassemble easily
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Reviews around hole (1.80 of 5)
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Tip for beginners from a beginner: Some people may complain that a few holes don't work, like the 2 or 7
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In terms of ease of play, the plastic comb of the Special 20 slides easily, the holes are easy for a beginner to single out, and the sound is extremely nice particularly for folksy music such as Bob
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I can hear the air blowing through or around, but the holes seem clogged whether I'm blowing easy or hard and make a terrible sounding note (my family cringes and can tell I'm blowing that note when I try).
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" (10-hole major diatonic) though it will wail some interesting blues.
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I hear that sometimes some holes can sound a little strange on a new harmonica until you "break it
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Reviews around draw (1.69 of 5)
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Don't expect the #2 draw to be great
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Her harmonica teacher confirmed that 3 draw wasn't working
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Actually, neither I nor my wife could get good sound out of 2 draw or 3 draw, but evidently 2 draw is a common problem for novices.
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but I was quite surprised to find that the 3 draw, which I've never had a problem with, was very stiff and requires a lot of wind to pull out
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that I like a
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Color:A As expert harp player Steve Baker describes in his book, The Harp Handbook, the Marine Band harmonica in Harmonic Minor tuning is in "traditional, minor diatonic tuning - the blow chord is minor, but the draw chord...is major
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In 1st position...it has a sound all of its own, which is great for oriental melodies, tangos or russian [sic] folk music...." In general, it has a very soulful, Eastern European sound
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This multi-cultural harmonica is designed to play traditional ethnic music that is important to the heritage of many cultures including: minor eastern European, gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, middle eastern, Asian and European/American folk music, as well as various selections of jazz and classic show tunes.The harmonic minor-tuned Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica follows in the footsteps of harps played by world-famous musicians like John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield
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The Hohner Marine Band is a number-one choice among top professionals and one of the most recognizable harmonicas all over the world
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The Marine Band is known for its full tone, wood comb, and its patented cover plates
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The Marine Band harmonica was there when harmonica blues was born
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The Marine Band harp is a result of Hohner's over 100 years of tradition and German craftsmanship.Choose your desired key!Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner
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Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning
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A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide
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Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall
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Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians..