Hohner 1896BX-C Marine Band Harmonica - Key of C

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.

FEATURES

• Original cover design from 1896 ensures the classic blues sound
• Greatly reduced swelling behavior through double-coated pear wood comb
• Type: diatonic
• Key: C
• 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