Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica - Key of G w/ Instructional Manual

Adding value to your purchase, Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with necessary accessories! Everything you need to start playing immediately comes in one box. Save yourself the hassle and save some money while you're at it. An instructional book is included so you can practice with guidance. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition.THE ORIGINAL BLUES HARMONICAThe 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

• Tuned to key of G; also available in other major keys, lower and higher octave, and minor tunings
• 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, the Marine Band 1896 quickly became a prominent voice of American blues of the early 20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era
• Features 20 brass reeds, 0.9 mm brass reed plates and stainless steel cover plates affixed with nails for a traditional look and fceel, curved covers with side vents for the original blues sound, and a double lacquered pearwood comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer to reduce swelling
• Bundle includes Hohner Carrying Case, Pouch, Exclusive Austin Bazaar Harmonica Beginner Manual, and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth