Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C

by Hohner

Product Features

• One of the world's most recognizable harmonicas, known for its full tone and wood comb
• Tuned to key of C; also available in other major keys, lower and higher octave, and minor tunings
• Made famous by players from Little Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen, and more
• 20 reeds with 0.9mm brass reedplates; pearwood comb
• Includes distinctive protective case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002D00H8
• Item model number: HH1896C
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,965 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #78 in Musical Instruments > Folk & World Instruments > Wind Instruments > Harmonicas

Product Description

Probably the most-played harmonica in the world, due to its excellent sound and ease of playing. Break it in gently, and it'll produce those great flatted fifths that are the heart of great blues harp. 10 hole diatonic with Pearwood comb.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Harmonica...but, February 4, 2005

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Mark (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

I love the sound I can get from the old MB but my biggest problem is that it isn't the most durable for a long time of play. For one thing it isn't made to be taken apart to be cleaned. If you get too gunked up or get a stuck reed you are basically out of luck. Also, the wood comb isn't the most air tight comb out there. For my money the Hohner Special 20 is a better buy. It's about $5-10 more depending where you look but being able to take it apart will allow you to enjoy it longer.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Hohner Marine Band, January 17, 2008

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Jim Thompson "thomp830" (New Milford, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

The Marine Band is the quintessential harmonica. It is the classic choice among blues and rock musicians. The great thing about this harmonica is that it is also perfect for beginners. It is easy to play and has a beautiful sound. It is extremely made and durable. This one will last a long time- plus Hohner stands behind their products!
Bottom line- if you are going to buy a harmonica then this is the one. It's affordable, well made and sounds great! This IS the best harmonica for your money.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised, January 6, 2007

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D. Donato "DD" (Watertown, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

WOW, Ive Gotten all kinds of harps, Blues Harps, Special 20s, Lee Oskars, and Golden Melodies. I NEVER purchased a Mraine Band becasue Ive read bad reviews about it online. I just got one and am surprisingly pleased with it! I like it better than my plastic combed Special 20s!!! The Sound is AMAZING the ease of bending is AMAZING. I also compared the size to the Lee Oskars and it is smaller, it look to be the same size as a special 20 but it FEELS so much smaller in your hand which allows for great hand effects. If you are a prospective harp buyer and youve heard negative reviews like me about the dowsides of the Marine Band, i urge you to TRY IT and i think you will really enjoy playing it. I havent had problems with the wood swelling yet, but I Dont think that will be a big deal even if it does happen. Give the MB a try.