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During the American Civil War, Matthias Hohner distributed harmonicas to family members in the United States who in turn gave them to the soldiers. [3] The Hohner Marine Band deluxe make a great harmonica gift for any blues harp enthusiast wanting to take there skills to the next level. VintAxe.com Vintage Guitars - Vintage European Catalogs - Hohner Electrics - 1977". www.vintaxe.com . Retrieved 2023-01-15. Wide open cover plates with side vents and larger channel openings are specifically designed to generate a loud, powerful sound.

The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Classic harmonica is the original blues harmonica. Today it is still manufactured in much the same way as when it was first introduced in 1896. Its uniquely authentic sound has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it the benchmark by which all others are judged.Bobby Darin – The multi-faceted artist released the Blues album "Commitment" in 1969. Several of the album's songs (including "Me and Mr. Hohner") rely heavily on his use of harmonicas. Rare Vintage Framus/Contessa/Hohner 1970 German Model HG-681 12 String Acoustic Dreadnaught | Reverb UK". reverb.com . Retrieved 2023-01-15. In the mid-1990s, responding to the competing new Lee Oskar Harmonica System by Tombo, Hohner introduced an interchangeably parted series known as the Modular System, usually abbreviated MS. Over the years, several harps have been added to this system. By 1975, guitar production was entirely in Japan. Around 1976, the 300 Limited Edition series and the 700 series acoustic guitars were added to an expanded range of classical, folk, concert and dreadnought guitars. [60] In 1977, a range of electric guitars was introduced consisting mainly of replicas of popular Fender and Gibson guitar and bass models. [61] Some electric guitars were made at the Moridaira factory [62] in Matsumoto, some acoustic guitars were made at the Terada factory, with the remainder made by unidentified factories.

Keys availableThe Seydel 1847 classic harmonica was the first mass-produced Richter diatonic harmonica with stainless steel reeds. The 1847 classic is the result of Seydel's 160-year of experience in manufacturing high-quality harmonicas. This Seydel blues harp fits all the traditional demands as well as being impressively innovative. Find sources: "Hohner"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( September 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)

As one of the first production musical instruments with a celebrity endorsement, the Marine Band 1896 may just be the longest running serial production instrument models in history. Matthias Hohner was the consummate businessman and marketer. He saw an opportunity with John Philip Souza and his popular Marine Band, so much so that Souza was offered an endorsement and his image remains on the case to this day. Marine Band Harmonica History The deluxe combines the legendary Marine Band character with a variety of improvements which optimize handling and greater response, whilst still retaining the essential richness and power of the Marine Band sound. In addition to diatonic harmonicas Hohner also produces other types such as chromatic [30] and tremolo harmonicas. [31] Chromatic [ edit ] Hohner "Super Chromonica"; case marked "No.260 1/2" (model); images top-to-bottom show the case top, harmonica top, case bottom, and harmonica bottom/obverse That said, the Special 20 uses the Marine Band technology and we prefer the Hohner Special 20 because the plastic comb on the Special 20 doesn’t swell over time. A top end blues harp that could also be a harmonica for beginner if they wanted to start with quality gear.

Jazz player Toots Thielemans also has a chromatic harmonica line with two types being Mellow Tone (for classical material) and Hard Bopper (for contemporary material). [44] Stevie Wonder [ edit ] The Koch Chromatic [37] and Slide Harp [38] are both designed in the same fashion as chromatic harmonicas, but possess the Richter tuning found in typical 10-hole diatonic harmonicas. Like the Educator 10, both are also 10-hole and built on a pearwood comb. The Slide Harp has been discontinued. Some acoustic guitar production started to move to Korea as early as 1978 although electric guitar production remained in Japan until at least 1983. By 1985, new ranges of Korean made electric guitars were introduced - the budget SE range (known as the Arbor Series in the United Kingdom) consisting mostly of Fender and Gibson copies; [63] and the Professional range which included headless basses and guitars based on technology licensed from Ned Steinberger [64] as well as the ST ( Stratocaster and Superstrat style guitars), TE ( Telecaster style guitars, including reissues of the Prince guitar), and L ( Les Paul style guitars) models which would form the core of the Professional range for years to come. These guitars were made at the Cor-Tek factory in South Korea, more commonly referred to by their in-house brand Cort Guitars. Verdict– The Hohner Marine Band 1896 is the classic harmonica played by old Blues greats like Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Litter Walter. If you’re looking to emulate that old “woody” tone authentically at any cost, then look no further! Just bear in mind that you’ll have to sacrifice the comfort that other modern alternatives can provide. 4.2/5 Stars Total.The Marine Band Classic is one of the few Hohner diatonics that is available in a full range of natural and harmonic minor tunings. For low tunings, we recommend the Hohner Thunderbird, which has been designed from the ground up as a low tuned harmonica, but still has similar tone and feel to the classic Marine Band. Extremely durable and even with heavy duty playing - stainless steel reeds and stainless steel rivets Stevie Wonder, plays both Hohner the 64 Chromonica and Super 64 with four-octave range on all his records since the 1960s. Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG - The Bob Dylan Collection". Hohnerusa.com . Retrieved 2010-03-19.