Hohner M560086: Special 20 C Harmonica, Silver, 30.0 mm*45.0 mm*115.0 mm

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The special 20 is an easy " blues " harmonica, with easy semitones, comfortable, with a warm tone, from the Hohner brand (1857-2007) (See my other announcements) Excellent sealing and reliability. Plus, since it has a special airtight design, the Special 20 is the choice for harmonica players of a bunch of different styles - from blues to country, folk to rock. Whether you are a professional musician, an enthusiast or even a complete beginner who doesn’t know where on earth to start, we are here to help you on your musical journey and to share our own experiences and expertise. A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece.

Description Durable plastic comb with mouthpiece for more playing comfort, recessed reed plates affixed with screws.The Hohner Special 20’s melody is very distinctive and recognizable, and has shaped the sound of music from folk to pop for over 40 years.

Tip: The Country tuning has a sharpened note, hole 5 draw, which can be easily re-tuned to a standard tuning if you are experienced in tuning harps. I\'m convinced almost anyone can learn to play a harmonica, if they hum a song while blowing and sucking on 7 holes. We are all keen to share our vast knowledge of instruments and brands and models with you and will happily talk to you all day about “all things musical” and of any aspect of playing, using or learning a musical instrument. Keys availableThe Seydel Session Steel harmonica is the upgrade to Seydel's successful Session model, and it comes presented with a bold new look and superior technical reliability, excellent playability and a fantastic sound. The Hohner Special 20 Classic Key of C has reed plates which are recessed into the injection moulded plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort.Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions. It’s obviously not susceptible to any swelling, splintering, or cracking that a wood comb could be over time. Key of EThe Hohner Silver Star is a great way to dip your toes in the water if you fancy getting in to the harmonica. The 1847 LIGHTNING comes with a polished solid comb made of stainless steel that gives the instrument not only extra weight (155 g / 5,5 Oz) but as well adds a very resonant component to the sound. Construction-wise, and in pricing as well, the Bluesmaster is comparable to the Hohner Special 20, and like its competitor it features non vented covers and recessed reed plates.

Rounded covers with closed sides give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians. According to How To Play The Hohner 10 Hole Diatonic Harmonica by David Harp 650 harmonicas were made in their first year of production, Matthias Hohner, originally a clock maker began crafting harmonicas in 1857, assisted by his wife and a single employee. One week before a gig, a reed finally broke in the Hohner Special 20 Marine Band I\'ve played for 25 years. In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve.

It’s warm, dark tone, and excellent responsiveness and bendability, along with being comfortable on the lips when playing for long periods of time, make it the choice of countless pros, including John Popper of Blues Traveler. Verdict – The Hohner Special 20 was developed in the 1970’s to be more comfortable and easier to play than the original Marine Band harmonica, and with the plastic comb and counter-sunk reed plate, there’s no doubt that they accomplished their goal. This is evident in its extremely high level of airtightness and the fine tolerances of reed and slot alignment. For further information on the nature of the review controls, as well as the possibility of contacting the author of the review please consult our CGU.

I normally play the Hohner Blues Harp or Marine Band harmonicas but had heard a lot of players like the Special 20 so thought I'd give it a try out. This is a blues harmonica with corrosion-free stainless steel reeds, ergonomic covers and plastic comb. The Hohner Special 20 is a very affordable harmonica, perfect for both the experienced professional musician and the beginner on this instrument, thanks to the comfort and ease of playing that provides, in addition to the distinct sound and musical possibilities that the its expressiveness reaches. A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic . The sound that comes out of this is crisp and precise, which will suit any playing style, especially the blues.Key of AThe Hohner Silver Star is a great way to dip your toes in the water if you fancy getting in to the harmonica. I\'m a self-taught, 76 year old General Contractor, who plays in my pickup, and on the beach with my Honey. I, IV, and V would be open string, 5th fret, and 7th fret with a slide, or G, C, D chords for blues. I'm not a technical player, so I can't say too much on that front, but for those who perform with the classic "troubadour" image - I can recommend it. Reed and cover plate alignment are also excellent, making this a great harmonica for beginners as well as more experienced players.