Hohner MBAND 1896 Marine Band Harmonica - A Major

<h3 data-start="163" data-end="175">Overview</h3> <ul data-start="176" data-end="416"> <li data-start="176" data-end="258"> <p data-start="178" data-end="258">The world’s most iconic blues harmonica, trusted by players for over a century</p> </li> <li data-start="259" data-end="343"> <p data-start="261" data-end="343">Known for its rich tone, expressive response, and unmistakable vintage character</p> </li> <li data-start="344" data-end="416"> <p data-start="346" data-end="416">A cornerstone instrument for blues, folk, rock, and Americana styles</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="418" data-end="434">Key Features</h3> <ul data-start="435" data-end="889"> <li data-start="435" data-end="536"> <p data-start="437" data-end="536"><strong data-start="437" data-end="463">Classic Pearwood Comb:</strong> Produces the warm, full-bodied tone that defines the Marine Band sound</p> </li> <li data-start="537" data-end="635"> <p data-start="539" data-end="635"><strong data-start="539" data-end="568">Traditional Construction:</strong> Built using time-honored methods for authentic feel and response</p> </li> <li data-start="636" data-end="729"> <p data-start="638" data-end="729"><strong data-start="638" data-end="660">Brass Reed Plates:</strong> Provide strong projection, smooth response, and expressive bending</p> </li> <li data-start="730" data-end="796"> <p data-start="732" data-end="796"><strong data-start="732" data-end="759">Open-Back Cover Plates:</strong> Enhance volume and dynamic control</p> </li> <li data-start="797" data-end="889"> <p data-start="799" data-end="889"><strong data-start="799" data-end="818">Legendary Tone:</strong> A long-standing favorite of professional harmonica players worldwide</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="891" data-end="909">Specifications</h3> <ul data-start="910" data-end="1134"> <li data-start="910" data-end="930"> <p data-start="912" data-end="930"><strong data-start="912" data-end="920">Key:</strong> A Major</p> </li> <li data-start="931" data-end="962"> <p data-start="933" data-end="962"><strong data-start="933" data-end="943">Model:</strong> Marine Band 1896</p> </li> <li data-start="963" data-end="995"> <p data-start="965" data-end="995"><strong data-start="965" data-end="974">Type:</strong> Diatonic Harmonica</p> </li> <li data-start="996" data-end="1013"> <p data-start="998" data-end="1013"><strong data-start="998" data-end="1008">Reeds:</strong> 20</p> </li> <li data-start="1014" data-end="1040"> <p data-start="1016" data-end="1040"><strong data-start="1016" data-end="1032">Reed Plates:</strong> Brass</p> </li> <li data-start="1041" data-end="1072"> <p data-start="1043" data-end="1072"><strong data-start="1043" data-end="1061">Comb Material:</strong> Pearwood</p> </li> <li data-start="1073" data-end="1110"> <p data-start="1075" data-end="1110"><strong data-start="1075" data-end="1092">Cover Plates:</strong> Stainless Steel</p> </li> <li data-start="1111" data-end="1134"> <p data-start="1113" data-end="1134"><strong data-start="1113" data-end="1124">Tuning:</strong> Richter</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1136" data-end="1149">Ideal For</h3> <ul data-start="1150" data-end="1286"> <li data-start="1150" data-end="1188"> <p data-start="1152" data-end="1188">Blues, folk, rock, and roots music</p> </li> <li data-start="1189" data-end="1241"> <p data-start="1191" data-end="1241">Players seeking authentic vintage harmonica tone</p> </li> <li data-start="1242" data-end="1286"> <p data-start="1244" data-end="1286">Beginners through seasoned professionals</p> </li> </ul>

• The world’s most iconic blues harmonica, trusted by players for over a century
• Known for its rich tone, expressive response, and unmistakable vintage character
• A cornerstone instrument for blues, folk, rock, and Americana styles
• Classic Pearwood Comb: Produces the warm, full-bodied tone that defines the Marine Band sound
• Traditional Construction: Built using time-honored methods for authentic feel and response
• Brass Reed Plates: Provide strong projection, smooth response, and expressive bending