Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - Key of C w/ Carrying Case

The original blues harmonica, still manufactured in much the same way as when it was first introduced in 1896

Its uniquely authentic sound has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition

Original cover design from 1896 ensures the classic blues sound

Greatly reduced swelling behavior through double-coated pear wood comb

Made in Germany

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. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition. The Marine Band is the original blues harmonica. Today it is still manufactured in much the same way as when it was first introduced in 1896. Its uniquely authentic sound has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it the benchmark by which all others are judged. The archetypal blues harmonica with the traditional Hohner tuning.FeaturesOriginal cover design from 1896 ensures the classic blues soundGreatly reduced swelling behavior through double-coated pear wood combSpecificationsitem name: Marine Band 1896 Classictype: diatonictuning: RichterNumber of holes: 10Reeds: 20 brassCover surface: stainless steelReed plates: 0.9 mm brassReed plate surface: brassMouthpiece surface: pearwood lacqueredComb: pearwood, brownComb surface: clear lacquerLength: 10 cm

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