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Hohner MBC Marine Band Harmonica, 5 Pack with Case
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Color | Stainless steel |
Brand | Hohner |
Instrument Key | G, A, C, D, E |
Material | Fabric |
Style | Professional |
About this item
- 5 Marine Band Harmonicas in a Zippered Neoprene Carrying Case that can hold up to 7 standard sized 10-hole harmonicas).
- Single lacquered pear wood comb
- Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
Sound quality | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 |
For beginners | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Giftable | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 4.9 | — | — |
Easy to learn | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Austin Bazaar | Austin Bazaar | Austin Bazaar | Harmonicaland USA | Amazon.com |
instrument key | G, A, C, D, E | C | C | C | G, G, A | G |
material | Fabric | Pear Wood | Stainless Steel, Brass | Brass, Plastic, Stainless Steel | Wood, Brass | Fabric |
style | Professional | Classic | Brass | Brass,Professional | Brass,Classic | Brass |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches |
Country of Origin | Germany |
ASIN | B001GF9AS6 |
Item model number | MBC |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 29, 2008 |
Color Name | Stainless steel |
Material Type | Fabric |
Instrument Key | G, A, C, D, E |
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Product Description
5 Marine Band Harmonicas in a Sturdy Neoprene Carrying Case that can hold up to 7 standard sized, 10-hole harmonicas. About the Marine Band Harmonica: The One, The Only, The Original. 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.
From the manufacturer
The Original Blues Harmonica
The Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this iconic instrument embodies the real deep blues like no other and is the benchmark against which all others are judged. Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly became a prominent voice of American blues of the early 20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era. It’s the soundtrack of broken hearts and dancing all night, of endless prairies and sweaty nightclubs. Like no other harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation to express yourself in music, a key to unlock your creativity. When you discover this piece of living musical history, you won’t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.
Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica 5 Pack with Case - Keys of C, G, A, D, and E
Features
Technical Details
Reed plates | Material: Brass //Thickness: 0.9 mm |
Reed plates | Surface: Brass |
Reeds | Number: 20 // Material: Brass |
Comb | Material: Pearwood // Color: Brown |
Comb (finish) | Double Lacquered |
Mouthpiece (surface) | Pearwood |
Cover plates | Stainless Steel |
Keys | G, A, C, D, E |
Type | Diatonic |
Tuning | Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor. |
Number of Holes | 10 |
Tonal Range | 3 octaves |
Length | 10 cm / 3.9" |
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Customers like the quality, value, sound quality, and case of the harmonicas. They mention that they are made excellent, have their own sound, and are good value for money. They appreciate the case, which is really nice and has 2 additional slots. Customers also like the versatility of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the harmonicas. They mention that they are made excellent, and are a great set for the gigging musician.
"...Needless to say, the harps are of the highest quality, with each reed of all five harps in perfect tune. I know they will be getting a lot of use!" Read more
"the Marine Band is a great harp. this set was very good value for money. the case may come in useful too...." Read more
"Great set of harps. I use them at every gig and they are great to play. If they’re good enough for Bob Dylan they are good enough for me." Read more
"...This is a great set and a pretty decent deal compared to buying them individually online or especially compared to going in to your local music..." Read more
Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments set to be very good value for money. They also say the instruments look classy and are not cheap.
"...The price is simply outstanding for a five harp set. Another bonus is the zippered, padded case...." Read more
"the Marine Band is a great harp. this set was very good value for money. the case may come in useful too...." Read more
"...This is a great set and a pretty decent deal compared to buying them individually online or especially compared to going in to your local music..." Read more
"I bought these as the price seemed like a great value for 5 harps...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that the tone quality and pitch are excellent, and they all have their own sound. Some say that the tones are classic and a bit raspy, while others are amazed at the clear, rich tones it produces.
"...the first song I played on the wooden combed Marine Band I was amazed at the clear, rich tones it produced...." Read more
"...my 4 star rating is based on the value for money and basic soundness of the product." Read more
"...have a C and just want the other keys like I did. They all have their own sound, and it's a lot of fun!" Read more
"...It sounds amazing straight out of the box, or you can customize it and really make it into something special...." Read more
Customers like the case. They say it's really nice and has a ribbon holding the top from opening.
"every reed worked perfectly. The case is really nice, but it has a ribbon holding the top from opening all the way...." Read more
"...I received the item quickly and it was wrapped well. The case is nice and the materials of the harmonicas themselves seems to be quality...." Read more
"My husband loved this purchase. The horns a well made and the case is very nice. I received the purchase within the time allotted...." Read more
"...They are made excellent and the carrying case is really nice to keep them in and take them when we go out of town!! Great product!!" Read more
Customers like the slots in the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it has 5 harmonica slots, but also has 2 additional slots so the case fits 7 harmonicas.
"...The case comes with the 5 harmonica slots but also has 2 additional slots so the case fits 7 harmonicas. Love it." Read more
"...The case is standard and has two extra slots for a Bb and F. I use the case for backup harps now and use a larger suitcase style case to carry my..." Read more
"...These are truly good quality Hohner harmonicas. Case has two extra spaces if you decide to buy more or if you have other blues harps!..." Read more
"...If you need more, there's slots to store them in. Great quality harmonicas" Read more
Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments versatile. They mention it's great for learning, fantastic practice, and helps keep track of instruments. Customers also say the instruments are described correctly and live up to their expectations.
"...on YouTube and start playing along. For a beginner it's fantastic practice!..." Read more
"...His lessons are outstanding and I am now happy paying $16.95 a month...." Read more
"...Otherwise, these harps are great beginners instruments." Read more
"This product was discibed correctly and lived up to wahat it said is was. I would buy this again for the money it was a nice deal." Read more
Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments easy to play and perfect for beginners. They also mention that the covers are easy to remove.
"...replace the nails with screws and open up the covers, it's actually pretty easy and there are some good videos around to show you how...." Read more
"...He loves them all! They're well made and easy to play. The sound is rich and smooth." Read more
"perfect for beginners" Read more
"These harps are great and play easily...." Read more
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but we think perhaps food got stuck it in because it doesn't make a sound when you inhale.
so we bought him a johnson harmonica on amazon for $10. there is a noticeable and significant quality difference. you have to blow harder and the sound isn't as loud/strong as the hohner.
after about 2 weeks we decided to buy this kit of 5 harmonicas in different pitches for our son. it isn't always the case, but in this case, you really do get what you pay for. for us, the extra $20-$25 per harmonica over the johnson harmonica is worth it, even for our 1.5 year old son. we want to encourage this hobby and we think a better instrument that is easier to play will facilitate his interest in harmonica playing.
the harps were not set up ideally to be easily playable for me. really this just amounted to the gaps being set too wide.
its easy to fix, but because of the nailed-together construction of the 'classic' 1896 marine band, its a problem for some folks. its not a problem unique to this harp though; many harmonicas of all brands and models are hard to play because of this issue. IMHO, a person who wants to play the harmonica really has to learn how to adjust the reed gaps or purchasing a new harp will always be hit and miss. 4 out of 5 of these harps were hard to play until i adjusted them. now they're all sweet.
my 4 star rating is based on the value for money and basic soundness of the product.
This is a great set and a pretty decent deal compared to buying them individually online or especially compared to going in to your local music store and buying them (or at least my local music store - which was charging up to $54 each for these same harmonicas...absurd in my opinion)
I then added several other harps...and now I have one more than the case will hold (rats!)
My only complaint? Why don't they sell just the case so as I expand I can keep consistent cases?
I go out on the river and toss on any key backing track I want on YouTube and start playing along.
For a beginner it's fantastic practice! I recommend picking up a set if you're interested in learning or if you already have a C and just want the other keys like I did.
They all have their own sound, and it's a lot of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021
I go out on the river and toss on any key backing track I want on YouTube and start playing along.
For a beginner it's fantastic practice! I recommend picking up a set if you're interested in learning or if you already have a C and just want the other keys like I did.
They all have their own sound, and it's a lot of fun!
no big deal at all, I just cut the ribbon and now the top opens all the way.
The harmonicas fit nice and Snug in the case. You put the bottom and first and then push the top in.
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And those harmonicas have been played by every one of your idols, from Little Walter to Butterfield passing by Dylan and Neil Young. During the 80’s the quality control was kind of loose, but now those are quite nice to play out of the box again. Check videos on YouTube about gaping and whatnot if you’d like to customise your Marine Band!
HOWEVER, and this is big however, the edges of the brass cover is poorly finished and has a sharp edge, that can draw blood.
I’ve had to file down every harp to make it usable…be warned..buy this for the tone, but be sure you can handle the need for fileing