Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of F
The Hohner Special 20 in F is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica made in Germany, with a mellow voice and recessed plates. Pitched in F, it handles melodies in F and blues in C.
What sets it apart
- Made in Germany, Progressive series
- Hole 1 blow on F4
- C chord on holes 1 to 4 drawn
- Blues in C in 2nd position
Made in Germany, played everywhere
Hohner builds every instrument in its Progressive series in Germany, the Special 20 included. The series brings together five diatonics designed to go along with the player, whether jamming with friends, practising alone or playing in a band. The Special 20 sits there beside the Golden Melody, a jazz favourite, and the three Rocket models aimed at advanced players.
Eleventh of the 12 standard keys going up, F puts F4 on hole 1 blow. On the draw, holes 1 to 4 give G, C, E and G, a C chord: blues in C is therefore played in 2nd position, melodies in F in 1st.
Specifications
| Key | F |
|---|---|
| Made in | Germany |
| Hole 1 blow | F4 |
| Draw chord, holes 1 to 4 | C major |
| Blues in 2nd position | C |
| Comb | Black ABS |
What it's for
- Blues in C with a pianist
- Melodies in F
- Jams with friends
Compared with other manufacturers
Other brands to set beside the Special 20 in F:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Promaster MR-350 | Aluminium body |
| Seydel | Session Steel | Recessed plates, stainless reeds |
| Hohner | Special 20 in F | Made in Germany |
| Easttop | T008K | Phosphor bronze reeds |
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the Special 20 made?
- In Germany: Hohner makes every model of its Progressive series there.
- Is the Hohner Special 20 good for blues?
- Yes. It is a 10-hole Richter harp, so blues is played in 2nd position, which means blues in C on an F harp. Hohner also recommends it for folk, country, rock and pop.
- Special 20 in F: what note is on hole 1?
- F4 on the blow; drawing on the same hole gives G.
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