Q. What is a Marine Band Crossover?
The Hohner Marine Band Crossover is a fantastic diatonic harmonica for the price. Like others in Hohner’s Marine Band line, it is solidly constructed and built to stand up to a vigorous workout. It is assembled with screws, making it easy for serious musicians to open up and tweak to their liking.
Q. Where are Marine Band harmonicas made?
Germany
From the classic 1896 to the modern Crossover, the Marine Band Series offers a range of genre-defining instruments which are the choice for countless leading harmonica artists today. All Marine Band models are made in Germany.
Table of Contents
- Q. What is a Marine Band Crossover?
- Q. Where are Marine Band harmonicas made?
- Q. Are Harmo Harmonicas any good?
- Q. What key was Bob Dylan’s harmonica?
- Q. Why is it called the Marine Band?
- Q. Are there any American made harmonicas?
- Q. Are Hohner harmonicas made in Germany?
- Q. Who are the members of the Marine Band?
- Q. Are there any new Hohner Marine Band models?
- Q. What’s the difference between a Marine Band and a DLX harmonica?
- Q. What’s the difference between a Marine Band and a reed?
Q. Are Harmo Harmonicas any good?
The sound of this harp blew me away. It was louder than I expected, very responsive, and I was able to get a clean note out of all 20 reeds, which is uncommon on even the most expensive harps. Bending is clean and easy and the acrylic comb gives it a nice feel in the hand.
Q. What key was Bob Dylan’s harmonica?
C
The Dylan Signature Series harmonica is tuned to the key of C. Hohner presents the exceptional signature Bob Dylan harmonica in a special presentation box that holds both the harp and a special, molded carrying case.
Q. Why is it called the Marine Band?
The Marine Band model, which became the most popular harmonica of all time, was named after the famous band led by American composer and bandmaster John Philip Sousa.
Q. Are there any American made harmonicas?
Harmo – Harmonica manufacturer in the USA.
Q. Are Hohner harmonicas made in Germany?
All models are made in Germany. Today there are a number of variations: Classic: the original Marine Band with a pearwood lacquered comb and brass reedplates.
Q. Who are the members of the Marine Band?
United States Marine Band. This Sunday members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform a program of music completely by women composers, including New York native violinist and composer Jessie Montgomery, well-known American composer Joan Tower, and Caroline Shaw, the youngest-ever recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music.
Q. Are there any new Hohner Marine Band models?
None of these are new models, of course, but they have all undergone recent changes, so I thought brief reviews of the current versions were in order. The venerable Marine Band Classic, Hohner’s best selling diatonic for more than a century, has undergone many changes over its history, which I’ve documented on this page.
Q. What’s the difference between a Marine Band and a DLX harmonica?
We can all thank internationally recognized Steve Baker for influencing the design of the MB DLX harmonica. The physical dimensions are identical to the standard Marine Band, as well as the reeds. Distinctly different, however, are the cover plates and comb.
Q. What’s the difference between a Marine Band and a reed?
The physical dimensions are identical to the standard Marine Band, as well as the reeds. Distinctly different, however, are the cover plates and comb. On the back side of the cover plates, the player will notice the folds have been pressed down to clear the way for greater sound volume.
