Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of Bb

Description: Shop By Department New Arrivals On Sale Pre-Owned Gear & B-Stock Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of Bb Diatonic Harmonicas The most common type of harmonica is the diatonic or Richter harmonica, named after Joseph Richter from Bohemia, a folk musician who developed this tuning system around 1825. These instruments are often generically referred to as Blues Harps, reflecting the popularity of the HOHNER model Blues Harp. The diatonic harmonica is a single voice instrument and usually has 10 channels, each with one blow and one draw note. It is mainly used in the blues, where the HOHNER Marine Band has played a vital role.The HOHNER Marine Band is the original blues harmonica and can be heard on virtually all recordings by blues legends such as Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson I & II, Sonny Terry, Big Walter Horton and many more. Richter harmonicas are also frequently used in styles as diverse as pop, rock or country and, in recent years, increasingly in jazz. Due to their diatonic tonal layout, the player generally needs several instruments in different keys. HOHNER Marine Band When Jacob HOHNER filed the patent application for his new harmonica design on January 30th 1896 in New York, nobody could have dreamed of the extent to which he would affect the future of music. Originally conceived as a folk instrument, the Marine Band has had a considerable influence on the development of blues, folk, rock and pop music. In the early 20th century, huge numbers of Marine Band harmonicas were already being exported to the USA. Here they were eagerly adopted by African Americans, who discovered hitherto unknown playing techniques which enabled them to find their own new forms of musical expression on the instrument. The music which today we call the blues evolved out of their work songs. The Marine Band can be heard on virtually every recording by blues legends such as Little Walter Jacobs, Sonny Boy Williamson I & II, Big Walter Horton, Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed or Big Mama Thornton. The blues would not be what it is today without the Marine Band harmonica, but it was not exclusively a blues instrument. This model was also the first choice of artists such as Johnny Cash, John Lennon or Bob Dylan. The Marine Band became a true people‘s instrument and was played in every conceivable situation, from the back porch to the street corner to the concert hall. It contributed to the success of countless hit records, TV and film themes and has even been immortalized in literature. This astonishingly compact little instrument defines how the majority of people perceive the harmonica to this day. Marine Band 1896 Classic From the birth of the blues, the Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica has been a constant musical fixture. Played by iconic figures such as Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and Bob Dylan, it remains the top choice for the top professional, as well as aspiring musicians around the globe. Relying upon over a century of German craftsmanship and tradition, this harmonica has been universally recognized for its full tone, musical range, and distinctive wood comb. Let your musical expression be a part of the continuing Marine Band legacy. The key of Bb Natural Minor version of the Hohner Marine Band Harmonica with Retail Boxhas been played by harmonica legends such as Paul Butterfield, Little Walter, and Bob Dylan, among many others. It features 10 holes, 20 brass reeds, a stainless-steel cover, a pearwood lacquered mouthpiece and a sealed pearwood comb to prevent shrinking and swelling.Over 100 years of harmonica tradition and German craftsmanshipThe standard by which all other harmonicas are judged#1 choice of professionals worldwideSealed wood comb to prevent shrinking and swelling Original cover design from 1896 ensures the classic blues soundGreatly reduced swelling behavior through double-coated pear wood combAll Marine Bands are made in Germany. Shipping Policy BUYER PAYS SHIPPING-WE SHIP VIA FEDEX OR UPS. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL. *For an additional charge, overnight or upgraded shipping may be available to buyers in the USA. Email us for more info. Alto Music will only ship to the address provided by PayPal, and must be a PayPal confirmed address. Any item(s) purchased at a total exceeding $499.99 (prior to shipping charges and or sales tax when applicable) will require a recipient signature upon delivery. 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Price: 56.99 USD

Location: Middletown, New York

End Time: 2024-12-27T14:56:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD