Hohner Marine Band - Classic, Bb major harmonica

General

The Marine Band Classic has been around for over a century and is still immensely popular with many international artists. The Marine Band has had a very big influence on contemporary music. From blues and rock, to jazz and country, the Marine Band is broadly versatile. This ensures that it can be heard in many hits and movie soundtracks. You can continue history with this Marine Band Classic, tuned in Bb. Experience the perfectionism of Hohner and the German solidity of the Marine Band.

Pearwood and brass

The core of the harmonica is very important, as it accounts for most of the harmonica's final sound. Hohner exhibited some curious features in its patent application of 30 January 1896. The comb of this harmonica is made of pearwood. This provides a warm sound and a nice resonance. To prevent the comb from swelling or shrinking over time, it is well lacquered and insulated inside the harmonica. In addition, the Marine Band Classic has copper reeds. Twenty of them that is, all of which are attached to a copper tuning plate. This is not only sturdy and durable, but also provides those wonderfully raw and bendable tones. A stable basis for the world's most famous diatonic harmonica. To give the tones extra warmth and make them a little rounder, Hohner has fitted the harmonica with stainless steel covers. The eye wants something too, so the covers are neatly finished with stylish prints of Hohner and Marine Band.

Using the Marine Band Classic Bb

As you have already read, the Marine Band is very flexible. You can of course purchase it for home use or travelling companion. At just ten centimetres long, it fits easily in your pocket. If you want to get serious about your work, that's no problem either. The Marine Band is an excellent harmonica for in the practice room, the studio on on stage. The harmonica is tuned in Bb, making it most suitable for music in F. A reliable instrument that, thanks to Hohner's craftsmanship, guarantees years of playing pleasure.