Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - Key of C Sharp w/ Instructional Manual

FULL TONE AND WOOD COMB: The 1896 classic harmonica comes with a wood comb, which produces a warm tone as compared to other materials.

CLASSIC BLUES SOUND: The 1896 classic harmonica creates a blues sound with the help of a special technique, which makes it very unique.

20 BRASS REEDS: The 20 brass reeds, recessed 0.9 mm brass reed plates mounted with screws, special stainless steel cover plates, and a durable plastic comb for reliable performance under all climate conditions.

VINTAGE DESIGN: The classic 1896 harmonica, almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, embodies the real deep blues like no other and is the benchmark against which all others are judged.

EVERYTHING IN ONE BOX: This bundle includes Carrying case, Zip Case, an instructional manual, and an Austin Bazaar polishing cloth.

The Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this iconic instrument embodies the real deep blues like no other and is the benchmark against which all others are judged. Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly became a prominent voice of American blues in the early 20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era. It's the soundtrack of broken hearts and dancing all night, of endless prairies and sweaty nightclubs. Like no other harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation to express yourself in music, a key to unlocking your creativity. When you discover this piece of living musical history, you won't just play the blues. You'll feel the blues.Hohner spent more than 100 years refining this beautiful little instrument. The harmonica that most top professionals like has a rich, expressive tone that sums up what most people expect a harmonica to sound like.Reeds Plate Material: BrassReed Plate Thickness: 0.9 mmNumber of Reed: 20Reed Surface: BrassComb Material: PearwoodComb Color: BrownComb Finish: double lacqueredMouthpiece surface: pearwoodCover plates: Stainless SteelKey: CSHARPType: diatonicNumber of holes: 10Tonal range: OctaveLength: 10 cm/3.9"Adding value to your purchase, Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with quality accessories, saving you time and money.This bundle includes a carrying case, which helps you carry your instrument easily while traveling. A zip case is also included to store your instrument safely. The glow in the dark key Stickers are added so that you can find the right key on a dark stage. An instructional manual is included, so you can practice with guidance. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included, so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition.Everything you need to start playing immediately comes in one box.