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From the birth of the blues, the Marine Band 1896 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.

    •    B Key
    •    Over 100 years of harmonica tradition and German craftsmanship
    •    The standard by which all other harmonicas are judged
    •    #1 choice of professionals worldwide
    •    Sealed wood comb to prevent shrinking and swelling

The One, The Only, The Original.

The Marine Band 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.
The archetypal blues harmonica with the traditional HOHNER tuning.

Features

Original cover design from 1896 ensures the classic blues sound
Greatly reduced swelling behavior through double-coated pear wood comb

item name Marine Band 1896 Classic
type diatonic

Cover surface stainless steel
Reed plates 0,9 mm brass
Reed plate surface brass
Mouthpiece surface pearwood lacquered