Description
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 B is one of the most iconic diatonic harmonicas ever made, trusted by professional musicians for over a century. Designed with traditional Richter tuning, and also available in Natural Minor (NM) and Harmonic Minor (HM) in the key of B, this model delivers the authentic blues tone that defined generations of harmonica players. Built with 0.9 mm brass reed plates and 20 precision brass reeds, the Marine Band 1896 offers powerful projection, smooth response, and expressive bending capability across its full 3-octave range. The classic double lacquered pearwood comb enhances warmth and resonance while improving durability against moisture. This natural wood construction is a key reason why the Marine Band series is considered a benchmark for traditional blues harmonica sound.


