Key Features
- Marine Band tone for modern music styles
- Side vents and open back cover plates give massive volume
- Bamboo comb will never swell over time
- UltraGlide coating provides a smooth lip feel
Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica, C Overview
The Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica is specially designed for modern styles of music and single note playing. Players who perform rock, jazz, popular music as well as the blues will all love this instrument's powerful sound. This harmonica is assembled with screws, allowing easy access to the insides for maintenance. Reinforced cover plates with side vents and an open back produce that classic blues sound with a boost in volume and stability.
If you own a Crossover harp then you will never need to worry about the Bamboo comb swelling over time. The natural properties of the wood and the two layers of lacquer with a third UltraGlide layer ensure that this is the case. The UltraGlide also results in a smooth experience on your lips that is more similar to plastic than wood. A sturdy zip-up case is provided to keep your harmonica safe from dust and allow moisture to evaporate.
Product Ref: 180670
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe iconic Marine Band
The Marine Band harmonica from Hohner was first introduced in 1896 and its impact is impossible to overstate. Countless musicians were attracted to this instrument due to its accessible price and pocketable size, making it the perfect harp for musicians on the move. The unique "wailing" sound produced from bending notes played a key role in establishing the sound of blues harmonica playing.
Over the years Hohner has made other harps in the Marine Band range, each designed to cater for the different needs of musicians. The classic 1896 harmonica is for those who want the original design invented in 1896. The Deluxe is for musicians looking for that classic sound and design, but with alterations from the 21st century. If you want that Marine Band sound for a more contemporary style of music, then the Crossover is the harp for you. Finally, the Thunderbird is for players wanting a deeper sound.
About Hohner
Hohner was founded in 1857 when clockmaker Matthias Hohner began making harmonicas. Hohner quickly gained traction in the world of harmonica players and was particularly popular in the United States. From the 1920s Hohner began making chromatic harmonicas, now players could access all 12 notes without the need of bending. To this day Hohner is perhaps 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
- Tuning: Richter
- Type: Diatonic
- Reed plates (material, thickness): Brass, 0.9 mm
- Reed plates (surface): Brass
- Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
- Comb (material, colour): Bamboo, blonde
- Comb (finish): Triple lacquered
- Mouthpiece (surface): Bamboo
- Cover plates: Stainless steel
- Number of holes: 10
- Tonal range: 3 octaves
- Length: 10 cm / 3.9”
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