Marine Band 1896 : ‘Minor Tuning’ Series The code number 1896 refers to the year that Hohner introduced this model ‘the worlds best selling harmonica.’ Note: The lowest key is G and highest is F sharp. Marine Band 1896 : ‘Minor Tuning’ Series The code number 1896 refers to the year that Hohner introduced this model ‘the worlds best selling harmonica.’ It is Internationally recognized by performers for its beauty and simplicity, this is the most favoured and famous harmonica in the world. The 1896 features finely chrome-plated heavy convex covers and a distinctive pear wood comb, the reed plates are nailed in the traditional way. It is packaged in a plastic hinged case with U.S. Marine Band photo. Other models include twelve and fourteen hole versions and special tunings, low octave models, also a Steve Baker Special (SBS) models in the keys of C, D, F, G & A and a Soloist model in the key of ‘C’ are available. Keys: C Harmonic, C Natural, D natural, D Harmonic, E Natural, E Harmonic, F Natural, F# Natural, F# Harmonic, G Natural, G Harmonic, A Natural A Harmonic, Bb Natural, Bb Harmonic, B Natural, B Harmonic.
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