Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of B
The Hohner Special 20 in B is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica whose covers are closed at the sides and open only at the back, for a warm, round sound. In B, it plays blues in F sharp.
What sets it apart
- Covers closed at the sides, small back opening
- A warm, mellow voice
- Hole 1 blow on B3
- Progressive series, made in Germany
Covers that shape the sound
The Special 20 covers are closed at the sides and leave only a narrow opening at the back. Hohner draws from them the warm, rich sound that is the model's signature. It is the opposite of the Rocket, from the same series, whose wide-open covers with side vents go after power.
In B, fifth of the standard keys counting from the lowest, hole 1 blow gives B3, a semitone below middle C. Holes 1 to 4 drawn sound C sharp, F sharp, A sharp and C sharp: an F sharp chord, for blues in F sharp in 2nd position.
Specifications
| Key | B |
|---|---|
| Covers | Stainless, closed at the sides |
| Hole 1 blow | B3 |
| Series | Progressive |
| Blues in 2nd position | F sharp (F#) |
| Reeds | 20 brass |
What it's for
- Blues in F sharp
- Ballads in B
- Folk and pop in B
Compared with other manufacturers
In B, a few diatonics from other brands:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Manji M-20 | Body made with 50% wood fibre |
| Hohner | Special 20 in B | Closed covers, warm sound |
| Easttop | T008K | ABS comb |
| Seydel | 1847 CLASSIC | Sealed maple |
Frequently asked questions
- Special 20 or Rocket?
- Same Progressive series, two sounds. The Special 20 has covers closed at the sides for a warm tone; the Rocket has open, vented covers for volume.
- What does the Special 20 sound like?
- Mellow and warm, according to Hohner, thanks to covers closed at the sides with a small opening at the back.
- What keys does the Special 20 come in?
- Twelve standard keys, from G to F sharp, plus a high G (HG). Country tuning is offered in all 12 standard keys.
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