Hohner Diatonic Harmonica Marine Band Series 1896 - Key of C

Sadek Music – The Original Blues Harmonica

The Hohner Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica — a timeless classic proudly offered by Sadek Music. Almost unchanged since its patent in 1896, this iconic instrument defines the true sound of deep blues and remains the benchmark against which all others are judged. Originally crafted for European folk music, it soon found its soul in the American blues scene of the early 20th century, becoming the voice of legendary harmonica players. 

Its sound captures the essence of broken hearts, late-night dance halls, endless highways, and smoky blues clubs. More than just a harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is a living piece of musical history — an instrument that doesn’t just let you play the blues, but makes you feel it. Discover the authentic sound of blues with Sadek Music – your destination for the original Marine Band experience.

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”