Bob Dylan Hand-Signed-Series Hohner Marine Band Harmonica

by Hohner

Product Features

• Hand Signed by Bob Dylan
• Hohner Marine Band Harmonica
• Comes with an attractive presentation case
• Key of C
• Made in Germany
• Key of C Marine Band harmonica

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0021VPAHY
• Item model number: BDSS1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,351 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

What happens when you join a 151-year-old musical instrument manufacturer with one of the world's most legendary musicians who happens to be the single most influential harmonica player in the annals of popular music? You make history, of course! Throughout his iconic career, Bob Dylan has maintained a special relationship with the Hohner company, showcasing their harmonicas in his music. Hohner is now honoring that association by offering a collection of limited edition, hand-signed Marine Band harmonicas to the public. This is a hand-signed, key of C Marine Band harmonica, just one of 100 made--truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Bob Dylan fans.

An Exclusive Interview with Bob Dylan Bob Dylan talks to Scott Emmerman, Director Of Marketing and Sales for Hohner USA When did you get started playing harp? "When I was in high school" Which came first for you, the guitar or the harp? "The guitar" Having played both wood & plastic comb harmonicas, which do you prefer & why? "I like the more natural feel of the wood" Who are some of your main musical influences on harmonica? "Wayne Raney, Little Walter, & Jimmy Reed" What are some of your personal favorite harmonica tunes performed by other artists? "Roller Coaster" by Little Walter, "Going Down the Road" by Woody Guthrie, & "Freight Train Boogie" by the Delmore Bros. featuring Wayne Raney" Tell us about your experiences with the harmonica "rack." When did you first start using one? "When I was performing solo in coffee houses. I got the approach from Woody Guthrie... it really gave a coffee house performer more variety to be able to keep the rhythm on guitar while playing the harp." How did you adapt your playing style when using it? "Well, you play a more chordal thing, as opposed to the single note style of folks like Little Walter." Does the harmonica play a role in your songwriting process? "No" How do you feel your harmonica playing has influenced today's players? "I'm not sure it has" Are there any young harmonica players today that capture your attention? "Not really. But I hope one comes along soon." What advice would you give to a beginning harp player? "Listen to Little Walter, Wayne Raney and Jimmy Reed!"

Hohner & Bob Dylan. A Historic Collaboration.

This is a single Marine Band harmonica in the key of C, hand-signed by Bob Dylan. Click to enlarge.

Inlaid ebony box, also handcrafted for Bob Dylan. Click to enlarge.

The Dylan Legacy
Bob Dylan, the venerated American singer-songwriter, author, poet and disc jockey, has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. During his career, Bob Dylan has won awards for his songwriting, performing, and recording, earning him eleven Grammys (and a Lifetime Achievement Award), Kennedy Center Honors and an Academy Award. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2008, Bob Dylan was awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."

The Bob Dylan Hand Signed Single Key Harmonica
This is a single Marine Band harmonica in the key of C, hand-signed by Bob Dylan. This single harmonica is displayed in an inlaid ebony box, also handcrafted for Bob Dylan with a signed card from the President of Hohner, Inc., confirming authenticity. One hundred of these single key harmonicas exist worldwide.

About Marine Band Harmonicas
Internationally recognized by players for its simple beauty and resonant tone, this is the most famous harmonica in the world. The pearwood body, solid brass plates, and patented cover design produce a musical quality that, when first heard in 1896, brought the Marine Band immediate popularity. This is the model that helped to create the sound of the Blues, Country, Folk, and Rock.

Hohner Harmonicas--The Proven Choice
Hohner--the world's biggest manufacturer of harmonicas--has proudly maintained a tradition of high quality instrument making. Their mission is to offer a diverse range of models designed to meet the needs of every musician in today's musical climate.

Tireless investment in research and development, combined with knowledge that has been cultivated for decades, ensures the company's high quality standards. By working in close cooperation with the most renowned professional harmonica players, Hohner ensures that their instruments remain on the cutting edge of the industry. An up-to-date manufacturing process uses special alloys and precise stamping and milling tools to produce reeds of optimal sound quality, responsiveness and longevity.

Hohner's long standing dedication to harmonica excellence has inspired a loyal following among players from all walks of life; young and old, amateur and professional.

What's in the Box
Bob Dylan Hand Signed Series Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Key of C), Presentation box, Letter of authenticity

Product Description

The second item in the collection is a single Marine Band harmonica in the key of C, hand-signed by Bob Dylan. This single harmonica is displayed in an inlaid ebony box, also handcrafted for Bob Dylan with a signed card from the President of Hohner, Inc., confirming authenticity. One hundred of these single key harmonicas exist worldwide.

Customer Reviews

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25 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery....by Bob himself!!, September 12, 2009

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Bob "And Kneel" (Wauconda, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Dylan Hand-Signed-Series Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Electronics)

I ordered this fabulous Dylan-signed harmonica so I too could play songs about the excesses of the rich and powerful, and how they sucker and enslave the working class in order to feed their greed. It arrived the next day, delivered by Mr. Tambourine Man himself, and he then taught me how to blow it. An excellent value! I'm ordering another one as soon as I can save up enough money from my job working on Maggie's farm.

23 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar value!, September 11, 2009

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Thomas L. Biggs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bob Dylan Hand-Signed-Series Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Electronics)

What happens when you join a 151-year-old musician with one of the world's most annoying instruments in the annals of popular music? You make history, of course! You *know* you don't have any better use for $5000 in an economy like this, so why not be the one of those who are born every minute? Think of how proud you'll be to show off a cheap $30 instrument scribbled on by some unknown low-level employee!

22 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good harmonica, worth the money, August 28, 2009

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Brian D. Zeiler "brian" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bob Dylan Hand-Signed-Series Hohner Marine Band Harmonica (Electronics)

I found this harmonica basically did the job, although the minor keys were a little flat at times. It did a great job funneling drool off the bottom, thanks to the well-crafted bezeled saliva-channel. Dylan's autograph provided the final pleasing touch. Would I buy it again? Sure, but I'd probably say this is more like a $4,000 harmonica. I think $5,000 is a little high. Although I won't be returning this gem. I'm now looking for some platinum-trimmed bongo drums signed by Carlos Santana.