Hohner Marine Band - Classic, db-nat.-Moll minor

General

The Marine Band Classic is the world's best-known model of harmonica. It was pre-introduced in 1896 by German company Hohner. Today, the Marine Band is still played. Many (professional) musicians use this instrument on a daily basis. Well-known artists who use(d) the Marine Band include: John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and John Mayer. This Marine Band Classic Natural Minor is intended for playing songs in minor. This could be accompanying with minor chords or those lovely whining solos. In this way, you can add value to musical styles such as rock, blues, pop, reggae, country and R&B.

Hohner Marine Band Classic Natural Minor Db minor

A harmonica in Des minor, aka C-sharp minor. You have probably landed on this page because you are specifically looking for this harmonica. Des minor is not the most commonly used key. It can be used in four positions, namely: F-sharp minor (first position, straight harmonica), C-sharp minor (second position, cross harp), E major (third position), B major (fourth position).

The elements of success

After a century and a half, Hohner has the experience like no other to know what the success factors are when it comes to the composition of a harmonica. In 1896, this Marine Band Classic was actually ready, and under the motto 'never change a winning team', nothing has changed on the instrument since then. Besides the harmonica's appearance, its full tones, musical range and distinctive pearwood comb have remained the same. The comb is varnished to prevent swelling or shrinking. The tuning plate and reeds are made of brass. This, combined with the moulded stainless steel cover plates, ensures that the harmonica retains its wonderfully warm and raw sound.