Diatonic Harmonicas

Hohner Marine Band 364/24 Soloist

Harmonica / HN118273

Description of product

Marine Band diatonic harmonicas are the flagship of the Hohner brand. The first model was introduced to the American market in 1896 and there are few country, blues or rock n roll legends who didn't use one in their time (Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, Bob Dylan...). The line with this name represents the quality, German-made harmonicas that to this day are the clear first choice of many professional musicians - whether they are classic models (1896) or more modern ones (Crossover).

Sometimes you need something extra to express your feelings. And that's exactly what Sony Boy Williamson II discovered in the deep sound of the Echo Vamper 12-channel harmonica, which inspired him to record one of his most famous songs - Bye Bye Bird, dedicated to Charlie Parker. The Marine Band 364/24 harmonica differs from the aforementioned instrument only by the engraving on the top of the cover and the colour of the body. The latter is made of double varnished pear wood, i.e. it is protected against moisture absorption and expansion. The harmonica also has rounded stainless steel covers, twenty-four brass heads, 0.9 mm thick brass slices and a range of three and a half octaves.

This particular model uses Solo tuning in C.

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