This was the starting point of our Marine Band Series, which has gone on to play a key role in unleashing the raw emotion of the blues, the free spirit of country or the energy of rock ’n’ roll. Initial reactions to the MS harps were less than positive, but the whole range has undergone many improvements since then. MBD tuning is the same as current marine band 1896. In this video I compare 3 different harmonicas that all carry the Hohner Marine Band harmonica name. In the end i just prefer the sound of a wooden reed over plastic. 4,7 sur 5 étoiles 140. The Deluxe also comes in a neat zippered case like the Crossover and Thunderbird. With the Blues Band, you can join the fun, play along to your favorites, or jam with friends. Whether you play diatonic, chromatic, tremelo, bass, or chord harps - or you lip purse, tongue block, or u-block, welcome! Press J to jump to the feed. I've been playing this harp for a while now and not noticed any changes in the comb, although I tend to play with a relatively dry mouth anyway, so your mileage may vary. The venerable Marine Band Classic, Hohner's best selling diatonic for more than a century, has undergone many changes over its history, which I've documented on this page. With the right product and sufficient time, you can develop your skills to become an expert player. I’d love to hear your stuff . That Any vids? It also has a sealed comb and a new cover style, making it as airtight and sturdy as possible. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. The most recent improvement to the Blues Harp MS is, as with the Marine Band Classic, a triple lacquered comb, again on all surfaces of the wood (the wood being the tropical hardwood Doussie, used on previous version of the Blues Harp MS). Lee Oskar Harmonica vs Hohner Special 20. Around 1980, I got a Blues Harp that promptly broke a reed, the only broken reed I've known. I would like to play a special 20, i’ll buy it in A and post to let you know how it is. The Hohner Marine Band Deluxe puts a modern spin on Hohner's popular Classic Marine Band harp. Invest those few extra bucks and get a Hohner Marine Band or a Hohner Blues Harp instead. I find with the blues harps they require more air than the marine. The tuning on the sample I have is a little closer to Just Intonation than previous MS models that I've examined, but with 5 and 9 draw tuned significantly sharper than the Classic models and the whole harp tuned slightly higher overall - keynotes relative to A=444Hz. The sample I have is in Bb and plays comparably with some of my better vintage Marine Bands. A community for all harmonica players and enthusiasts. Hohner Marine Band Harmonica 5-Pack in a padded case: The same thing as above in a traditional wooden-comb harmonica. But Hohner revamped the design about three years in (circa 1995) and made them actually quite robust. I’m looking to get back into playing the harmonica in a band situation, and I need some new performance harps. Tuning . Why is the reed plate being held together by 2 screws a disadvantage? The current version of the Blues Harp is part of Hohner's Modular Series and was introduced in the 1990s. Même si le marine band reste aujourd'hui un modèle d'harmonicas mythique et toujours très populaire, il y a eut évidemment des évolutions vers des harmonicas plus modernes ou des harmonicas spécialement réglés pour jouer des styles de musique blues ou jazz, permettant de faire les altérations (bending) et over notes (overblow) plus facilement. Whichever came first, blues is known and loved around the globe. 28,00 € 28,00 € "harmonica chromatique" OTraki Harmonica en Do 10 Trous 40 Tonnes Clés de C Blues Harpe Harmonica Professionnel Musique à Bouche avec Étui et Chiffon de Nettoyage pour Débutants Enfants Adultes Étudiant Cadeau. There’s different styles throughout the US, the UK has its own blues scene, and Irish folk has bluesy influences as well – or does blues have Irish influences? I just discovered. It’s a more raw blues sound. 4,5 sur 5 étoiles 294. The MS-Blues Harp comb is made of Doussie, a wood that is less swell-prone than the pearwood used in Marine Bands (which nowadays are sealed and less prone to swelling, though it still happens in my experience), and also has mild antibacterial properties. What's the difference besides the bamboo comb? It does feel like it, but the bigger and more robust case does give it a more solid feel in your hands – which I believe just makes the harmonica more satisfying and … The bends are all easy to play right out of the box and the 4, 5 and 6 overblows are there without any adjustment. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. I own a Special 20 and several Marine Bands (as well as some Golden Melodys). C, G, D, A, E: Hohner "Case of Blues" Harmonica 5-Pack in a zippered case: A relatively economical way to get started on a Blues Harp collection. I highly recommend either the Marine Band or the Blues Harp / Pro Harp as a first harmonica. Check the comb surfaces where the reedplates lie on them. As far as my researches showed me, the Blues Harp is basically the same harmonica as the Marine Band but in a more robust metal package. As David’s answer says, one difference is the comb material, plastic versus pearwood. Most significant is that the Marine Band is a wooden comb, nails-in-wood construction whereas the Blues Harp is a sealed wooden comb with screw mount construction. "harmonica hohner blues harp" Hohner Harmonica Blues Harp en la majeur. With its trademark vented cover plates adorned with ornate stampings, wooden combs and outstanding reed sets -- the traditional voicing of this harmonica is unmistakable. Also, the lacquer on this one looks shinier and feel slicker than on the MB Classic and the Blues Harp MS. The MS harps got a bad rap early on because the original reed design was poor. Anytime I hear the word "cheap" in a conversation about harps, I take interest. Offline . 12TET will enhance the brighter attributes of the harmonica. For the record, the blow chord is rooted relative to A=443Hz, with the draw chord a little higher. COVER PLATES In 1973 I purchased my first Hohner “Blues Harp”. If you were one of the many people who was disappointed with the MS harps when they first came out, you might want to try some of the recent production runs - the tone and response is not quite the same as on the Classic Series, but if this one is representative of the current state of the MS harp, then they are solid workhorse instruments, immeasurably better than those first MS models. Mon, 08/27/2012 - 18:29 #1. It is handmade in Germany, and you can pretty much say that it’s a jacked up version of the beloved, #1 best-selling Hohner model – the Marine Band. If you are new to the world of harmonicas you might find it challenging to determine what the best harmonica is for your situation, which manufacturer is best, or which type of harmonica you need to use. I practice on Marine Bands, but have always used Blues Harps live and when recording due to the fact that they’re easier to play when I’m drunk and I like their dirtier sound. Note: I am not endorsed by any specific harmonica company. Aside from this, the harp is pretty much the same as it's been over the past decade or so, although I did notice that tuning and reed adjustment was a little more consistent on my review sample than on the last batch of MBs I had the chance to examine. Le Marine Band de chez Hohner est finalement assez proche du Blues Harp bien qu'un peu moins chaleureux et non équipé du système Modular System. Top. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Idk I tried cheaping out in a easttop and I was terribly disappointed with their half valved harps. Two things you could do to optimize that MS-Blues Harp: Take a small file and round off the edges of the comb tines for greater playing comfort. All I can say is I have played this fucker HARD on stage almost nightly for a month and she has pulled and bent like a CHAMP! Although I applaud all the innovation Hohner has done in the past few years, I can't help but feel their hand was forced by all the innovation that Seydel and Suzuki have done in the past 5-10. C,G,A,D, E. Hohner Special 20 Harmonica Pack with Case and Belt Joined: 06/03/2011 . Dave Hall . I just googled and you can get a Pyle for $16. Hohner had have quite a bit of competition over the last few years, but it seems that they have responded by stepping up their game. For an inexpensive harp this is a good brand and USA warranty & replacement . Great CHEAP(price) harp . Nope call Pyle acoustic customer and ask em . Hohner Marine Band Harmonicas are the gold standard of blues harmonica. Any thoughts about high end Pyle harps? The reeds are identical to those used on the MB Classic, MB Crossover, Special 20 and Golden Melody and I think this is a great harp for the player who likes the traditional Marine Band style harmonica, but prefers reedplates that are attached with screws, rather than nails. From the classic 1896 to the modern Crossover, the Marine Band Series offers a range of genre-defining instruments which are the choice for countless leading harmonica artists today. It's great to see this old favorite back on form again! For any given reed on a Marine Band or Progressive series, the MS reed will be longer, giving it a somewhat bigger sound. The MS Blues harp is an OK harp, but it does have a disadvantage in that the reedplates are secured with only two screws instead of the three used on the Marine Band Deluxe and Crossover, and about 14 nails (with each reedplate individually fastened) on the classic Marine Band. The tuning is rooted somewhere between A=443 and A=445, using a light temperament, with 5 and 9 draw tuned sharper than the MB Classic, but not quite as sharp as on the MS harps. black_rabbit April 3, 2002, 1:07am #1. If you see saw marks, flat sanding the comb could improve airtightness. Hohner Marine Band – Pros: How it plays: What I liked about the Marine Band from the beginning was that it really felt like a music instrument when you draw and blow air through it. You can feel the brass reeds vibrating deep inside it. They don't leak as much air. Just listen to any Sonny Boy (1 & 2), Little Walter, George Smith, Paul Butterfield, or William Clarke recordings, just to name too few.