Key Features
- The world's first modern harmonica
- Recessed reed plates - comfortable playing and smooth gliding
- ABS comb will never swell and resists temperature and humidity changes
- Easy to maintain and comes with a sturdy case
Hohner Progressive Special 20 Harmonica, C Overview
The Hohner Progressive Special 20 Harmonica has been designed to provide the easiest and most comfortable playing experience. First produced in the 70s, the Special 20 was the world's first modern harmonica and many others have been inspired by its design. Its recessed reed plate means the cold and sometimes abrasive metal is sunk into the comb, creating a fully plastic contact between your lips and the mouthpiece. This improves comfort massively and the glide experience is incredibly smooth. As the comb is made of ABS, it won’t swell or crack, either.
This instrument is a favourite amongst beginners and professionals because of its ease to play and accessible price. If you are learning to bend the Special 20 is ideal, as every note bends with ease. The small opening at the back of the cover plate produces a warm and mellow tone, which is beloved by players who find the tone of the Marine Band series a little bright for their tastes. Both chords and single notes will sound exceptional with the Special 20.
Product Ref: 46834
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe Hohner Progressive Series
The Progressive Series is a diverse range of harmonicas that celebrate the individuality of players and their desire to progress the world of music onwards. From blues to rock to jazz to pop, you will find a great instrument from the progressive series. The Special 20 is widely regarded as the best beginner's instrument in the world, with many other harmonicas taking inspiration from it. The Rocket, Rocket Amp and Rocket Low are great for advanced players with their comfortable design and high volume. Finally, the Golden Melody is the choice for soloists who want to play melodies that are perfectly in tune with their bands.
About Hohner
Hohner was founded in 1857 when clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas. His instruments quickly gained traction in the world of harmonica players and were particularly popular in the United States. From the 1920s they began making chromatic harmonicas, now players could access all 12 notes without the need of bending. To this day Hohner is best known for their harmonicas with a huge range catering for all players in all genres of music. They also make melodicas, a similar instrument that uses a keyboard to produce different notes rather than mouth shape alone. At Gear4music we stock a broad range of Hohner harmonicas and melodicas plus accessories.
Specifications
- Key: C
- Type: Diatonic
- Tuning: Richter
- Reed plates (material, thickness): Brass, 0.9 mm
- Reed plates (surface): Brass
- Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
- Comb (material, colour): ABS, black
- Comb (finish): ABS
- Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
- Cover plates: Stainless steel
- Number of holes: 10
- Tonal range: 3 octaves
- Length: 10.2 cm / 4.0"
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