Marine Band 1896 Classic. The harmonica defined the sound of traditional blues. Made since 1896 with a pearwood back and side-opening hoods, the Marine Band Classic remains the world's most popular harmonica and the instrument of choice for many professional harmonica players.

Its traditional design and tuning give it an unmistakable sound that has shaped the blues sound on countless reference recordings. The flagship of the Hohner diatonic harmonicas, the Marine Band Classic has not fundamentally changed since its creation and introduction in the 19th century by German immigrants in the United States, especially in Texas and the two Carolinas (North and South). Adopted by black musicians because of its (low) price, the Marine Band, millions of which were exported to the United States, gradually became the instrument of choice for bluesmen before conquering the world.

SPECIFICATIONS

· Color Silver

· Brand Hohner

· Instrument key E

· Material Pear Wood

· Style Classic

· Item weight 0.06 Kilograms

· Blades: 20.

· Music set: Copper 0.9 mm.

· Length (cm) approx: 10.

· Product dimensions (L x W x H): 10 x 3 x 2.5 cm; 60 grams