Hohner MBAND-A Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - A Major

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The Hohner Marine Band 1896 in A Major is the quintessential diatonic harmonica, a living piece of musical history that has defined the sound of blues, folk, rock, and Americana for over a century. Designed with the same passion and craftsmanship as the original 1896 model, it features 20 brass reeds paired with 0.9-mm brass reed plates and an authentic double lacquered pearwood comb, delivering a warm, full-bodied tone that responds beautifully to both expressive bends and crisp single-note runs. With classic open-back cover plates and traditional nail-affixed reed plates, this harmonica invites you into a world of rich tone and dynamic control, igniting creativity whether you’re playing your first song or performing on stage.

Beyond its inspiring sound, the Marine Band 1896 carries the soul of a legend in its compact 10-hole form. Each breath through this instrument connects you to the legacy of harmonica greats and the timeless stories told through their music, making it as much a tool of expression as a companion on your musical journey. Its classic pearwood comb and polished stainless steel covers not only look and feel great in hand but help produce that unmistakable vintage character that players seek. Pick up your Marine Band 1896 in A Major today at Haggerty’s Music and start making music with an instrument that’s stood the test of time.

Features / Specs

• Reed Plates Material: Brass
• Reed Plates Thickness: 0.9 mm
• Reed Plates Surface: Brass
• Number of Reeds: 20
• Reeds Material: Brass
• Comb Material: Pearwood
• Comb Color: Brown
• Comb Finish: Double Lacquered
• Mouthpiece Surface: Pearwood
• Cover Plates: Stainless Steel
• Keys: HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
• Type: Diatonic
• Tuning: Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor.
  Nm and hm just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
• Number of Holes: 10
• Tonal Range: 3 Octaves
• Length: 10 cm / 3.9"