Marine Band Thunderbird

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Specifications

Manufacturer
Hohner
Series
Marine Band
Type
Diatonic
Length
10 cm / 3.9”
Holes
10
Reeds
20
Slide
No
Tuning
Richter
Keys
LA, LBb, LC, LD, LE, LEb, LF, LG, LLF
Comb material
Bamboo
Comb color
blonde
Cover material
Stainless steel
Cover color
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Sound samples

Sound example: Blues
Sound example: Melody
Sound example: Folk Song

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Innovative Harmonica Design

The Meanest, Fattest Low-pitched Sound Around

Sometimes the sound of a harmonica in regular tuning is just not fat enough to really counterbalance the power of guitar, bass and drums. Fitted with our patented bamboo comb, the Marine Band Thunderbird offers the perfect solution. It’s tuned one octave lower than standard harps and features an innovative tapered cover design to prevent reed rattle, inspired by the work of legendary harmonica customizer Joe Filisko. The lowest tuned diatonic model in our portfolio, it deliverers a powerful, rich sound that’ll make the floor shake. Experience a hitherto unknown dimension of deep-toned harmonica playing, let it carry you away into new sonic adventures, and reshape the perception of how the harmonica sounds.

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