2009-11-03
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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.
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Technical Details
- 10 single holes- It has 10 reeds
- Solid brass plates
- Pearwood body
- Length 4-Inch
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By M. Simon (Rockford, Illinois)
I have been playing a Marine Band Harmonica (favorite keys - C and D) for over 40 years. I agree that the durability is not the best. For the sound I want it takes about a month or two to properly break one in and then with regular playing you get maybe five years out of one. It is very important to keep the spit out of the holes. Which is why you see experienced Marine Band Players always slapping one on their palm sharply several times between runs. You can not put this instrument to bed wet.
That said - you cannot beat the sound. Which is why I gave it 5 stars.
By Aaron Manka (arlington, va USA)
I wanted to learn how to play a harmonica, and the guy at the music store recommended this harp and this book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica, 2nd Edition. Unfortunately, not all the notes (holes) work. The #2 (E) doesn't work, and the #1 (C) and #3 (G) are spotty, so no first C chord. I can hear the air blowing through or around, but the holes seem clogged whether I'm blowing easy or hard and make a terrible sounding note (my family cringes and can tell I'm blowing that note when I try). The other notes work just fine and sound good. Most of the other reviews praise this model, but mine is defective and doesn't inspire me to practice. I don't know if it's the reed (which I suspect) or how to fix it or replace it, but I shouldn't have to in a new product. Not recommended (at least for beginners).
By M. Batz (Red Creek, NY)
My dad has a Hohner Marine Band Harmonica that my 6 yr old found in a drawer and started jamming out like he had been playing in a blues band for ages. I purchased this for his 7th b-day and it is just like the one my dad has. The only downside is the chincy plastic case that it came in.
By Mr. Thomas F. Lehman
Learned to play on a Marine Band - upgraded after it was lost in one of many moves, and haven't been able to duplicate the sound on either of the other two Hohner's I currently have. It's a great, uncomplicated instrument that allows for lots of versatility. I played mine for 5+ years (fairly regularly) and never noticed any problems or loss of tone.
By Matthew Evans (CA, USA)
This is the third type I have purchased so far, the other two being the Hohner Special 20's and Lee Oskar Major Diatonic. As far as quality, warmth, looks, and appeal, this harmonica beats them all hands down in every category! My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for). I find bending and overblowing much easier on this harmonica as well although that is not what I bought this harmonica for.
There is a reason that this is the most storied and popular harmonica of all time. It truly has made me a believer. As for some future purchases to look into, if this is indeed the type of harmonica you are looking for, check out the new line of wooden combed harmonicas made by Suzuki, the Fire Breath and Pure Harp. I have a Fire Breath on its way and can't wait to compare the two!
All in all, this purchase taught me that the wooden comb might be what I was looking for to get that warm, thick, rich tone (as opposed to a metal or plastic cob which will give you a more bluesy, sharp tone). If you are just starting out like I am, go out and purchase different harmonica makes and models when you need a new key. It lets you see what's out there in finding the sound that most appeals to you and the process is so much fun! It's like opening a new pack of baseball cards every time!
I hope this review helped! I wish you all success with your harp playing!
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