Color:C Product Description 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

Reeds: 40 Reed plates: Brass; 0.9 mm Comb: Wood Length in cm: approx

15.9 This is the essence of the Classic line -- traditional values and cutting edge technology

Extremely precise tools minimize air loss and ensure a quicker response and bigger volume

As always, each Classic harmonica is exclusively handmade

Horner'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. 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 musical fixture

Played by iconic figures such as Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and Bob Dylan, it remains the top choice for the top professional, as well as aspiring 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, this harmonica has been universally recognized for its full tone, musical range, and distinctive wood comb

Let your musical expression be a part of the continuing Marine Band legacy

If there is a single style of music where the harmonica can be said to have had a formative influence then it has to be the blues

The instrument in question is the Marine Band 1896 Classic, the original blues harmonica and historically the world's most popular harmonica

Its uniquely authentic sound has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it the benchmark harp by which all others are judged

The pearwood comb, arched covers with side vents and traditional HOHNER tuning combine to create the legendary sound which can be heard on countless classic blues recordings from the 1920s to the present day

A Whole Lot Of History

In the heyday of the harmonica during the 1920s, millions of Marine Bands were exported to the USA every year

European migrants played a considerable role in the dissemination of the instrument and areas with a large population of German settlers such as Texas or Carolina also produced large numbers of black harp players

The Marine Band was cheap and readily available in any general store, so it became the most widely distributed musical instrument in the USA at 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 150 years it has been HOHNER's declared mission to bring the joy of music making to people all over the world, to provide them with the best possible instruments so that they can discover their own musical creativity and experience 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 the company headquarters in Trossingen with 180 employees, state-of-the-art precision tools, constantly optimized production methods and finest craftsmanship come together to create top quality musical instruments which are sold in over 85 countries.