{"product_id":"hohner-marine-band-1896-b-si-10-trous-24024","title":"DIATONIC 1896\/20 MARINE BAND 10 HOLES B SI","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAn Icon of the Marine Band Range, at the Heart of HOHNER History\u003c\/h3\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHOHNER Marine Band 1896\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those instruments that have shaped popular music culture. Produced since the late 19th century, it has become a benchmark for its \u003cstrong\u003etraditional tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e and characteristic construction, featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ewooden comb\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eside-vented covers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Long favored for its accessibility and effectiveness, it has established itself as a must-have in the world of diatonic harmonicas, embodying much of the sonic aesthetic of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional blues\u003c\/strong\u003e on its own.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFor Which Musicians and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003eThis Marine Band is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003emotivated beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate and advanced harmonica players\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a true sonic identity. Its 10-hole diatonic format facilitates learning \u003cstrong\u003echords\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erhythmic playing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and distinctive \u003cstrong\u003emelodic phrases\u003c\/strong\u003e, while opening the door to expressive techniques like \u003cstrong\u003ebending\u003c\/strong\u003e. It excels in \u003cstrong\u003eblues\u003c\/strong\u003e but is also well suited for \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecountry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eroots rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, and pop whenever a lively and organic sound is desired.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound and Design\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Marine Band 1896 emphasizes a balance between \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003echaracter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong\u003epearwood body\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to a natural playing feel and a woody tone, while the \u003cstrong\u003e0.9-millimeter brass reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a clear response and good presence. The \u003cstrong\u003ecurved stainless steel covers\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eside vents\u003c\/strong\u003e help deliver a more open projection and broad sound dispersion, appreciated in acoustic settings. The \u003cstrong\u003elacquered pearwood mouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves the classic spirit of the model, with a vintage-style touch.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDiatonic or Chromatic?\u003c\/h3\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed around a main key: it facilitates chord playing and phrasing, and allows access to certain missing notes through \u003cstrong\u003ebending\u003c\/strong\u003e, a blues hallmark. Conversely, a \u003cstrong\u003echromatic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e provides all notes via a dedicated mechanism, making it very versatile for jazz and classical music. This model is indeed a \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic\u003c\/strong\u003e harmonica, in \u003cstrong\u003eB key (B\/Si)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with traditional HOHNER layout.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e10.0000\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd 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