Hohner Marine Band in G

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Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG - Steven Tyler Signature Series". Hohnerusa.com . Retrieved 2010-03-19. The Marine Band Octave has two rows of reeds tuned an octave apart. Available in the keys of C and G. [17] "Modular" harmonica system [ edit ] Field, Kim. Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument. Cooper Square Press, 2000 (updated edition), p. 291. ISBN 0815410204. Classical harmonica player Larry Adler had his own harmonica series, still produced by the company, which were chromatic with either 12 or 16 holes. [43] Toots Thielemans [ edit ] EKO-made Hohner HG OI Flattop Guitar". 1960s EKO-made Hohner HG OI Flattop Guitar . Retrieved 2023-01-15.

John Sebastian, Sr. – The late classical harmonica virtuoso was noted for playing a 64 Chromonica. He also worked on improvements to its lower register as a consultant for Hohner. [72] The Marine Band Crossover also features the same reeds, but is made on a bamboo comb that is water repellent. [11]Keys availableThe Seydel 1847 classic harmonica was the first mass-produced Richter diatonic harmonica with stainless steel reeds. The 1847 classic is the result of Seydel's 160-year of experience in manufacturing high-quality harmonicas. This Seydel blues harp fits all the traditional demands as well as being impressively innovative. Less air-loss due to fine-cut reed plates - optimised flatness and extremely small tolerances between reed and reed plate By 1975, guitar production was entirely in Japan. Around 1976, the 300 Limited Edition series and the 700 series acoustic guitars were added to an expanded range of classical, folk, concert and dreadnought guitars. [60] In 1977, a range of electric guitars was introduced consisting mainly of replicas of popular Fender and Gibson guitar and bass models. [61] Some electric guitars were made at the Moridaira factory [62] in Matsumoto, some acoustic guitars were made at the Terada factory, with the remainder made by unidentified factories. The Discovery 48 an entry level chromatic harmonica, aimed at beginners. Contains forty-eight reeds featuring full length cover plates, the same 1.2mm reeds found in the deluxe and a reversible mouth piece.

The Marine Band 365 Steve Baker Special (365/28 SBS) possesses the same construction as the original 365, but with low pitched tuning to their natural major keys, available in C, D, G, A, and F. It is named for, and was developed in part by noted harmonicist Steve Baker, who resides in Germany and has contributed to the design of several other Hohner harmonica models, including the Marine Bands Deluxe and Crossover. [16] Stevie Wonder, plays both Hohner the 64 Chromonica and Super 64 with four-octave range on all his records since the 1960s. During the American Civil War, Matthias Hohner distributed harmonicas to family members in the United States who in turn gave them to the soldiers. [3]

The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Classic harmonica is the original blues harmonica. Today it is still manufactured in much the same way as when it was first introduced in 1896. Its uniquely authentic sound has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it the benchmark by which all others are judged. In the 1920s, Hohner began manufacturing chromatic harmonicas, which unlike the "standard" diatonic form can be played in any key. Famous harmonicist Borrah Minevitch claimed he sold his design for the chromatic harmonica to Hohner. [4] The company headquarters in Trossingen Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG - The Bob Dylan Signature Series". Hohnerusa.com . Retrieved 2010-03-19.

As one of the first production musical instruments with a celebrity endorsement, the Marine Band 1896 may just be the longest running serial production instrument models in history. Matthias Hohner was the consummate businessman and marketer. He saw an opportunity with John Philip Souza and his popular Marine Band, so much so that Souza was offered an endorsement and his image remains on the case to this day. Marine Band Harmonica History

With its screwed together assembly, triple lacquered pear wood comb with beveled channeled openings and optimized, extra stable covers with side vents, the Marine Band Deluxe is a state of the art instrument which is ideal for both traditional ad modern harmonica styles. Carlos del Junco – The blues harmonica player is noted for playing a Golden Melody like his mentor Howard Levy.

In addition to diatonic harmonicas Hohner also produces other types such as chromatic [30] and tremolo harmonicas. [31] Chromatic [ edit ] Hohner "Super Chromonica"; case marked "No.260 1/2" (model); images top-to-bottom show the case top, harmonica top, case bottom, and harmonica bottom/obverse To mark the 125th anniversary of the most iconic harmonica model of all time – the Hohner Marine Band - Hohner is releasing a special limited edition replica of the instrument that shaped the music of legends like Little Walter or Sonny Terry and is still synonymous with blues harmonica today in 2021. Only 125 will be sold worldwide.

A number of early blues harmonica players throughout the 20th century have been known for using Hohner Marine Band harmonicas because they were the most available at the time. However, as other harmonica companies began to expand and Hohner produced different types of harmonicas, harmonica players started to develop preferences. Another form of harmonica is the Chromatica and Polyphonia harmonica. Basically identical in design, the Polyphonia (often shortened to "Poly") and Chromatica harmonicas have all notes in a row in chromatic scale, side by side. Howard Levy – The multigenre harmonica player is noted for playing several different brands but says the Golden Melody is his favorite.