Hohner
Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica, Key of A
Hohner Marine Band 1896 diatonic harmonica in A: the original nailed build and blues in E on the draw.
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 in A is Hohner's 10-hole diatonic blues harp, still nailed together as it was at the start. In A, it handles blues and rock in E.
What sets it apart
- Reed plates and covers fixed with nails, the old way
- E chord when you draw on holes 1 to 4
- Pearwood comb lacquered twice
- Made in Germany, like the whole Marine Band series
Nailed, not screwed
On the Marine Band 1896, Hohner still attaches the reed plates and covers with nails, keeping the look and feel of the instrument patented in 1896. Its sibling, the Marine Band Deluxe, is screwed together throughout, which makes maintenance easier.
In A, hole 1 blow starts on A3, below middle C: the third-lowest of the twelve standard keys. Drawing on the first four holes gives B, E, G sharp and B, an E chord. Hole 2 draw and hole 3 blow both sound that same E.
Specifications
| Key | A |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Nails (plates and covers) |
| Hole 1 blow | A3, 3rd-lowest of the 12 keys |
| Blues in 2nd position | E |
| Comb | Brown pearwood, lacquered twice |
| Reeds | 20 brass, 0.9 mm plates |
What it's for
- Blues and rock in E, in 2nd position
- Folk melodies in A
- Playing with a guitar tuned to E
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer a diatonic in A:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Seydel | 1847 CLASSIC | Sealed maple, steel reeds |
| Suzuki | Promaster MR-350 | Aluminium body |
| Hohner | Marine Band 1896 in A | Nailed assembly |
| Lee Oskar | Major Diatonic | Replaceable reed plates |
Frequently asked questions
- Marine Band in A: which blues key?
- Blues in E. Holes 1 to 4 drawn make an E chord, and E sits on hole 2 draw as well as hole 3 blow.
- Is the Marine Band held together with nails or screws?
- The 1896 is nailed, plates and covers alike. For a screwed model that is easier to take apart, Hohner offers the Marine Band Deluxe.
- Marine Band or Special 20?
- The Marine Band has a pearwood comb and nailed construction. The Special 20 has a plastic comb and recessed plates that make the mouthpiece more comfortable.
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