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Quality instruments for discerning musicians.
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Hohner Harmonica - 1896/20 Marine Band Classic - KEY OF A
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The classic sound of the Blues!
The original blues harmonica with the legendary sound. The Marine Band with its traditional pearwood comb and unique cover design has been manufactured for more than 100 years and is still the instrument of choice for numerous top professional players.
The Marine Band has been the favorite harmonica of artists like Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Mickey Raphael, and Kim Wilson. Ever since 1896, discerning professional harmonica players in search of an unmistakable and unique sound have played the Hohner Marine Band as their instrument of choice.
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.
(from Hohner Product Information)
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This finely designed and manufactured harmonica is in the key of A. Besides keys currently in stock, the Hohner Marine Band Classic is available by order in all major keys. Other keys can be ordered by email or phone. See our Harmonica Index for more information. |
FEATURES
- Made in Germany
- Pearwood comb
- 0.9mm brass reeds
- Classic Marine Band sound
- Outstanding warm tone
- Exceptionally airtight
- Stainless steel covers
- Attractive and tough plastic carrying case
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Specifications for
this particular instrument |
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Basic Information
Attribute |
Description |
Key |
A |
Tuning |
Richter |
Holes |
10 |
Reeds |
20 |
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Dimensions
Measurement |
mm |
inches |
Overall Length |
102 |
4 |
Overall Width |
26 |
1 |
Overall Depth |
21 |
13/16
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Construction Materials
Component |
Material |
Covers |
Stainless Steel |
Comb |
Pearwood |
Reed plates |
Brass 0.9mm |
Case |
Tough cream plastic with black lining |
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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE - Import Duties
Import duties, taxes, and charges aren’t included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
FREE - Warranty
All MandoHarp instruments bought at a Buy it Now price now include a FREE, 6-month, return-to-base warranty against defects in parts and workmanship included in the Buy it Now price.
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Our MandoHarp eBay Returns Policy has now been doubled in length from 14 to 30 days. Please see our eBay Returns Policy listing at the bottom of all our item descriptions.
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About MandoHarp
At MandoHarp we play the instruments we sell! Each of
our musician and craft associates has over thirty years experience within
their area of expertise. At MandoHarp our pimary areas of expertise are Mandolins and
Harmonicas, hence our name. We also have associates who work
with a wide range of instruments, especially folk. At MandoHarp we appreciate fine instruments and we want you to have
them!
Personal Service
At MandoHarp we like to get to know our customers - we're musicians and we like to get to know
other musicians. We love to talk with musicians whenever possible (probably a bit too much!). And especially
musicians who are interested in our instruments. Please feel more than welcome to
email (info@mandoharp.com) or phone
us (02-65685545) to discuss your music at any time.
Inspections, trials and pickup by prior arrangement are welcome at our workshop
in Nambucca Heads, near Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast.
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Our goal at MandoHarp is to provide instruments you will cherish for many years to come. |
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