Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - Key of C w/ Key Stickers

Tuned to key of C; 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 fceel, 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, Key Stickers, Exclusive Austin Bazaar Harmonica Beginner 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. Find the right key on a dark stage the first time, every time with the included Glow in the Dark Key Stickers: 60 stickers per sheet with standard tunings, low tunings, country tunings and minor tunings. Never play the harmonica upside down again, place these stickers on the same side of all your harmonicas as a helpful reminder as to which side is up. An instructional book 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.

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

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