Hohner Marine Band in Bb, 1896BX-Bf

This is the working man's harp - the one just about everyone you know who plays harmonica plays. It's the harp of choice for Adam Gussow and that's good enough for me. For those wondering what the difference is between this and the Marine Band Deluxe, I'd say it's about comfort. I have a Deluxe in the key of C, it was the first harp I bought. The Deluxe feels a little smoother on the lips, with its triple lacquer, and the edges of the comb are rounded a little. But there's something super authentic about the 1896 that I think I'm gonna fall in love with. In my humble (beginner's) opinion, the difference in response is barely noticeable - both are super airtight. Any difference there is could be to do with the different keys, as lower keys (I think) have a slightly more sluggish response time. All in all, this is a great, great harp and while the Deluxe will give you those added improvements for £10 - £15 extra, you're going to get the real deal with the 1896. I'm sure I'll try some of the other models in the series on down the line - the Crossover in particular appeals with its bamboo comb - but I've a feeling this one is going to be my staple. Keep harpin'!

A masterpiece. Despite other harmonicas can be opened and cleaned, while this one has pins and it’s hard, if not impossible, to dismantle it and re-assemble it safely for a proper check up and cleaning, it is still the best sound and feeling you can get from an harmonica… if you are looking for blues sensations!

I have a range of Hohner harmonicas and i love them all. They all produce great sound and had good build quality.

These are the best harmonicas you can buy. Don't be swayed by more expensive nonsense, these are played by Bob Dylan. Enough said!

Its a Hohner Marine Band what else can be said. If you want what you hear on those 30's to 60's recordings then you have to buy this harp.

Prompt service. Great item. Very happy.

It does exactly what it is supposed to do. I got it for a reasonable price - £21.56. Perhaps it could have been cheaper.

A good price and sounds like it should! This arrived very speedily and I could fulfil my gig on time! Thanks

Heb onlangs deze mondharmonica marineband van hohener gekocht ,jammer maar er is nooit blijven hangen ,en het is onmogelijk om het open te krijgen ,kan niet kuisen of plaatje vervangen ,oorzaak 4 mini schroeven op de hoeken piep klein heb altijd hohener een tiental gehad is altijd een grote schroef ,is niet normaal is na 2 maanden voor de vuilnis ,dat is dan ook de laatste die ik met amazone gekocht heb !

Muy buen sonido y cumple las espectativas que tenia del instrumento

As good as expected. Timely delivered and satisfied with the product. delivery packaging and tracking was fine.

المنتج جيد وذو جوده وتصميم عالي لمحبي موسيقى البلوز والجاز حسب نوع المفتاح قد يعتبر من أفضل الهارمونيكا اللتي انتجتها مارين باند أيضا انصح بشراء نفس الاله ولكم من فئة تصميم مارين باند ديلوكس او مارين باند كروسيفر كلها ذا جوده عاليه.وصلني الطرد كاملا وبحالة جيده شكرا امازون على العناية بنا

As many other said before it’s advertised as a C but you’ll end up getting a Bb. Annoying AF