Hohner MBC Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - 5 Pack Bundle with Case, Key Stickers, and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth

The Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this iconic instrument embodies the authentic deep blues 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 invites you to express yourself in music, a key to unlocking your creativity. You won't just play the blues when you discover this piece of living musical history. You'll feel the blues.<br><br>Reed Plates Material: Brass<br> Reed Plates Thickness: 0.9 mm<br> Reed plates (surface): Brass<br>Reeds Number: 20<br> Reed Material: Brass<br>Comb Material: Pearwood<br>Comb Color: Brown<br>Comb Finish: Double Lacquered<br>Mouthpiece Surface: Pearwood<br>Cover Plates: Stainless Steel<br>Keys: G, A, C, D, E<br>Type: Diatonic<br> Tuning: Richter, Harmonica Minor, and Natural Minor<br>Number Of Holes: 10 <br>Tonal range: 3 octaves<br>Length: 10 cm / 3.9"<br><br><b>Adding value to your purchase Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with necessary accessories to provide you with the best experience. </b> This bundle includes a carrying case, which helps you carry your instrument easily while traveling. The glow-in-the-dark key stickers are added to find the right key on a dark stage. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included to keep your new instrument in mint condition.