Hohner Marine Band Deluxe D/D - 10 Hole

The Marine Band Tradition, Revisited in Deluxe Version

In the world of diatonic harmonicas, the Marine Band series holds a special place: a vintage-style construction with a wooden comb and an immediately recognizable sound character. The Marine Band Deluxe version carries on this heritage and updates it with improvements designed for today's musicians: better grip, increased playing volume, and a design focused on reliability and maintenance. The result: an instrument that retains its historic DNA while gaining in comfort and consistency.

For Which Musician and Styles?

The Hohner Marine Band Deluxe in the key of D is primarily aimed at intermediate to professional harmonica players seeking a responsive, expressive diatonic ready for stage or studio. Its configuration is particularly suited to blues (bends, vibrato, alterations), but it is also very comfortable in folk, country, rock, as well as rhythmic accompaniment thanks to easy blow/draw chords.

Sound and Design

This Richter system diatonic focuses on easy sound production and strong projection, while maintaining the warm tonal texture typical of Marine Band harmonicas. The 0.9-millimeter brass plates provide a solid feel and good power reserve, while the stainless steel screwed covers promote stability and durability. The varnished pearwood comb (brown tint, light lacquer) enhances comfort and longevity. The mouthpiece features a SuperGlide lacquer coating, designed for smooth sliding and softer contact.

Diatonic or Chromatic

A diatonic harmonica is designed around a specific key (here D ) and naturally facilitates chords when blowing and drawing, making it a preferred choice for blues and popular music. It also allows for "in-between" notes through bends, widely used for expressiveness. Conversely, a chromatic harmonica provides access to all notes via a slider, often geared towards more modulating repertoires (jazz, classical). The Marine Band Deluxe is indeed a diatonic, designed for lively, dynamic, and expressive playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, the instrument comes with a rigid neoprene case (zipper and elastomer loop for belt carrying). For routine maintenance, a soft cloth after playing and dry storage extend the lifespan of the reeds and comb.

• The newly profiled blades offer greater durability and less "breakage."

Technical specifications

Tone	D	Color	Brown
Number of holes	10.0000

Type	Diatonic	Mouthpiece coating	SuperGlide lacquer
Tuning	Richter	Length	10 cm
Key	D / D	Reeds	20, newly profiled
Blow	D4, F#4, A4, D5, F#5, A5, D6, F#6, A6, D7	Cover plates	brass, 0.9 mm thick
Draw	E4, A4, Db5, E5, G5, B(H)5, Db6, E6, G6, B(H)6	Case	Rigid neoprene with a zipper and an elastomer loop for wearing the harmonica on a belt
Comb	Pearwood, brown, with a clear lacquer finish	Spare parts	all parts of this harmonica are available