Hohner Marine Band in G

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The Marine Band Soloist (364s) is the same as a twelve-hole chromatic harmonica without a button. Available in key of C. [15] The Marine Band" is the base model of the line. Technically named the Marine Band 1896/20 for the year it was introduced and the twenty reeds it possesses, it has been the basis of a number of Hohner's harmonicas over the years. It also has some tuning variations like the 1896N (natural minor key) and the 1896H (harmonic minor key). [6]Carlos del Junco – The blues harmonica player is noted for playing a Golden Melody like his mentor Howard Levy. In the 1920s, Hohner began manufacturing chromatic harmonicas, which unlike the "standard" diatonic form can be played in any key. Famous harmonicist Borrah Minevitch claimed he sold his design for the chromatic harmonica to Hohner. [4] The company headquarters in Trossingen The Big River Harp was introduced as a less expensive alternative to the Blues Harp. It is favored among beginner harmonicists, although many experienced players also prefer the Big River for its higher natural volume. It features a plastic comb and bare metal cover plates. [20] The Marine Band Crossover also features the same reeds, but is made on a bamboo comb that is water repellent. [11] The first serial production harmonica with rounded comb sides, edges, and corners for maximum comfort.

With its screwed together assembly, triple lacquered pear wood comb with beveled channeled openings and optimized, extra stable covers with side vents, the Marine Band Deluxe is a state of the art instrument which is ideal for both traditional ad modern harmonica styles. EKO-made Hohner HG OI Flattop Guitar". 1960s EKO-made Hohner HG OI Flattop Guitar . Retrieved 2023-01-15.The Discovery 48 an entry level chromatic harmonica, aimed at beginners. Contains forty-eight reeds featuring full length cover plates, the same 1.2mm reeds found in the deluxe and a reversible mouth piece. On tremolo harmonicas each channel has two reeds for each note, i.e. one pair for blown notes and another pair for drawn ones, each pair tuned slightly apart from one another to produce a tremolo sound. [31]

The Marine Band Deluxe has all the features of the original Marine Band with tighter construction and a new cover design which creates a greater volume. [10]During the American Civil War, Matthias Hohner distributed harmonicas to family members in the United States who in turn gave them to the soldiers. [3] Golden Melody, designed by Frank and Cham-Ber Huang, has a curved shape. This German-made, plastic-comb model has a slightly different tuning ( equal temperament) than other diatonic harmonicas, making the Golden Melody better suited for playing single-note melodies and solos. [25]