Hohner Marine Band Harmonica Bb

<p>The Hohner Marine Band Harmonica has been around since the early days of blues music. It's made with a wood comb, which is the part that holds the reed plates together. The reed plates are what vibrate and make sound when you blow or draw air. This model has brass reeds, which help it sound bright and clear. The cover plates are made of metal, helping your hands shape the sound in different ways. This harmonica is famous for its rich tone and sturdy build. Artists like Little Walter and Bob Dylan used this model to create songs people still listen to today. Every unit comes with a carrying case and 30 days of free online lessons to help new players get started.</p> <h3>Classic Hohner Design Helps Players Learn Blues</h3> <p>This harp suits anyone who wants to play songs the way famous blues players did. Since it's the same model Little Walter used, you can copy his style or make up your own. The wood comb makes bending notes easier, so you get those cool, wailing sounds used in blues and rock. The carrying case means you can keep the instrument safe in your backpack. With 30 days of online lessons, even a brand-new player can start learning right away. You can use this gear to play along with your favorite tracks or try writing your own riffs on the bus ride home.</p>

• 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