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Hohner
Marine Band (1896/20)
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.
Diatonic Single Reed Models
These models include some of the most popular harmonicas and are used
in Blues, Folk, Country, and Rock. All feature reeds which are tuned
to produce the natural notes of the scale without any additional sharps
and flats. Each hole has a blow reed and a draw reed, each tuned to
a different note on the scale. Most are ten hole instruments with
the four middle holes comprising a complete eight note octave, and
the holes on either side extending the scale and permitting chord
playing. These models are capable of producing the expressive effects
of bending and overblowing.
Wood Body Harmonicas
The material used for the body or comb of the harmonica will produce
its own tonal characteristics and unique qualities. A wood body produces
a resonant, full-bodied timbre with even note reproduction from the
very low to the highest high.
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