Sadek Music – The Original Blues Harmonica
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica, proudly presented by Sadek Music. Almost unchanged since its patent in 1896, this iconic instrument embodies real deep blues like no other and remains the benchmark against which all others are judged. Initially designed for European folk music, it soon became a prominent voice of American blues in the early 20th century, played by all the harmonica masters of that era. Its sound is the soundtrack of broken hearts and late-night dancing, of endless prairies and smoky nightclubs. More than a harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation to express yourself through music — a key to unlock your creativity and connect with a living piece of musical history. When you play it, you won’t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.
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”