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

Tuned to key of A; also available in other major keys, lower and higher octave, and minor tunings

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, the Marine Band 1896 quickly became a prominent voice of American blues of the early 20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era

Features 20 brass reeds, 0.9 mm brass reed plates and stainless steel cover plates affixed with nails for a traditional look and feel, curved covers with side vents for the original blues sound, and a double lacquered pearwood comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer to reduce swelling

Bundle includes Hohner Carrying Case, Pouch, Exclusive Austin Bazaar Harmonica Beginner Online Manual, and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth

Adding value to your purchase, Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with necessary accessories! Everything you need to start playing immediately comes in one box. Save yourself the hassle and save some money while you're at it. Bundle contains a case and a pouch to keep your harp protected, an Austin Bazaar online manual is included so you can practice with guidance. A polishing cloth is included so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition.

THE ORIGINAL BLUES HARMONICA
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 of 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 unlock your creativity. When you discover this piece of living musical history, you won't just play the blues. You'll feel the blues.

FEATURES:
Traditional assembly with nails - Reed plates and covers are affixed with nails for the traditional look and feel
Curved covers with side vents - Curved covers with side vents for the original blues sound
Double lacquered pearwood comb - Comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer to reduce swelling

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
Comb (material, color): pearwood, brown
Comb (finish): double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): pearwood
Cover plates: stainless steel
Keys: HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
Type: diatonic
Tuning: Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor
Nm and hm just in F#

Specifications
item name: Marine Band 1896 Classic
type: diatonic
tuning: Richter
Number of holes: 10
Reeds: 20 brass
Cover surface: stainless steel
Reed plates: 0.9 mm brass
Reed plate surface: brass
Mouthpiece surface: pearwood lacquered
Comb: pearwood, brown
Comb surface: clear lacquer
Length: 10 cm