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MPN: M1896066P
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The Original Blues Harmonica
The Marine Band 1896 is the definitive blues harmonica. Virtually unchanged since its patent in 1896, this legendary instrument delivers a deep, authentic blues tone that has set the standard for generations. Originally created for European folk music, it soon became a defining sound of early 20th-century American blues, played by the era’s most influential harmonica musicians.
From soulful laments to all-night grooves, it captures the spirit of wide-open landscapes and smoky clubs alike. More than just an instrument, the Marine Band 1896 is a gateway to musical expression—unlocking creativity and emotion with every note. Play it, and you won’t just hear the blues—you’ll feel it.
| 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” |
