Sadek Music – The Original Blues Harmonica
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica, proudly offered by Sadek Music. Almost unchanged since its 1896 patent, this iconic instrument embodies the true deep blues like no other and remains the benchmark against which all others are judged. Originally designed for European folk music, it quickly became a prominent voice of American blues in the early 20th century, played by the leading harmonica artists of the era.
Its sound is the soundtrack of broken hearts, late-night dancing, endless prairies, and smoky clubs. More than just a harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation to express yourself in music — a key to unlock your creativity. When you play this piece of living musical history, you won’t just perform the blues. You’ll feel the blues. Experience the legacy of blues with Sadek Music – The Original Blues Harmonica.
TECH SPECS
- Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
- Reed plates (surface): brass
- Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
- Comb (material, color): pearwood, brown
- Comb (finish): double lacquered
- Mouthpiece (surface): pearwood
- Cover plates: stainless steel
- Keys: HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
- Type: diatonic
- Tuning: Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor.
- Nm and hm just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
- Number of holes: 10
- Tonal range: 3 octaves
- Length: 10 cm / 3.9”