This is the Standard Richter tuned Session Steel, however you can also get it in Paddy Richter, PowerDraw, PowerBender, Melodic Maker, Circular/Melody King, Country, Natural Minor and Harmonic Minor. The Special 20 is the kind of harmonica you rely on, and the pick for countless gigging players (including Bob Dylan on his 2007/2008 tour). The ABS plastic comb offers swell-free performance, making the Bluesmaster an easy harmonica to live with, especially for gigging musicians who need a harp that delivers great tone, but who don't want the fuss of managing moisture levels on multiple harmonicas. The model which bears the name features a functional design combining a wooden comb, high covers with. Maybe people are recommending C tuning because most online video (YT) are using C tuning harmonicas.

The cover plates are stainless steel, on a black plastic comb with recessed, screwed on reed plates for extra air-tightness. A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic h.Using an unsecured network in a public place can be risky as unauthorised people may try to intercept anything you're doing online. It is now regarded as one of the leading producers of harmonicas in the world, and has built it reputation on durability, tone and quality. 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. 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.

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. The phosphor bronze reeds are extremely durable and each instrument is built and assembled with incredible attention to detail. Diatonic harmonics are widely used in the blues, due to the arrangement of the holes that allow to obtain the chord of the fundamental note (I) and that of the dominant (V).Tone – The Special 20 has brass reeds, but I guess because of the plastic comb, the harmonica has a dark, warm tone compared to the Hohner Marine Band which is brighter, and the Hohner Crossover which is the brightest of the three. And my son is really happy with it (my son is 12 yo and discovered harmonic music :) - wait to see him singing "Mary had a little lamb" :) and.

The 1847 LIGHTNING harmonica is made without compromise: the best components available and SEYDEL’s masterly craftsmanship were used to build this harmonica lover’s dream. Since I started spending a lot more time at home I dug out my harmonicas but was missing my G Hohner. 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. Founded in 1857 in Germany, specializing in harmonicas, accordions, electromechanical keyboards and various wind instruments.Most of my life I have played Lee Oskar harmonicas, but about 10 years ago I switched to Special 20 because I found them easier to bend. Meaning, it you're new to harmonica the special 20 won't require a lot of practiced technique to get a pretty good sound right out of the gate. Both the draw bends and the blow bends on this harmonica were very easy to execute and control with precision.