--- product_id: 279977643 title: "Hohner 1896 Marine Band in A, Chrome" brand: "hohner" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/279977643-hohner-1896-marine-band-in-a-chrome store_origin: FR region: France --- # Pearwood comb for warm resonance Rich, authentic blues tone Handmade precision in Germany Hohner 1896 Marine Band in A, Chrome **Brand:** hohner **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Own the sound that defined blues – the Hohner Marine Band in A! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hohner 1896 Marine Band in A, Chrome by hohner - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/279977643-hohner-1896-marine-band-in-a-chrome) ## Best For - hohner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hohner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rich Blues Tuning:** Traditional Richter tuning enables expressive bending and overblowing techniques. - β€’ **Iconic 1896 Design:** Experience the legendary Marine Band sound that shaped blues history. - β€’ **Premium Pearwood Comb:** Natural wood body delivers unmatched warmth and durability. - β€’ **Handcrafted Excellence:** Meticulously handmade in Germany for superior quality and performance. - β€’ **Stainless Steel Covers:** Polished chrome finish ensures sleek style and robust protection. ## Overview The Hohner 1896 Marine Band in A is a handcrafted diatonic harmonica featuring a pearwood comb and polished stainless steel covers. Renowned for its rich, authentic blues tone and traditional Richter tuning, it enables advanced playing techniques like bending and overblowing. This iconic instrument, made in Germany, blends historic design with modern craftsmanship, making it a must-have for both professional musicians and passionate amateurs. ## Description The Hohner Marine Band can trace its origins right back to the end of the 19th century. The registration of the Marine Band patent in 1896 laid the foundations for an unparalleled success story. The original design of the Hohner Marine Band is still central to the construction of this hugely popular instrument today. The arched covers with side vents give the Hohner Marine Band an unmistakeable sound which is inseparably bound up with blues music and has ensured its enormous popularity with both professional musicians and amateur players alike. The Hohner Marine Band, named after the 19th century military marine band headed up by John Philip Sousa, retains many of the features found in the very first instruments that Hohner produced under the Marine Band brandname. Some of these features include the pearwood comb and brass reed plates that combine to produce a uniquely authentic sound which has defined the role of the harmonica in the blues tradition and made it the benchmark from which all others are judged. The Hohner Marine Band represents the archetypal blues harmonica with traditional Hohner Richter tuning. Richter harmonicas are single note instruments and can be recognized by their undivided channel openings which allow the airflow to pass over both blow and draw reeds simultaneously. This permits the techniques such as bending, enabling the player to lower the pitch of certain notes and create the typical bluesy wailing sound , and overblowing, which produces the missing chromatic notes. Review: ιŸ³γ«ι–“ι•γ„γͺい！ - desertcartで7ε€‹θ²·γ„γΎγ—γŸγŒγ€γΎγ¨γ‚γ¦ε‰²γŒγ‚γ£γŸγ‚‰ε¬‰γ—γ„γ§γ™γ€‚ Review: Classic hohner - These are the classic hohner, pretty and sweet sounding, but are a bit more vulnerable to conditions than the Special 20 hohner. ## Features - Hohner's most famous diatonic harmonica - Wooden comb/body - Stainless Steel cover plates - Hand made in Germany - Suitable for both traditional and modern styles ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002D00I2 | | Brand | Hohner | | Brand Name | Hohner | | Color | Chrome | | Colour | Chrome | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 599 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Included Components | Comb | | Instrument Key | A | | Instrument key | A | | Item Dimensions | 10.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 centimeters | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Item weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Hohner | | Manufacturer Part Number | Marine Band | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | Hohner Marine Band Classic 1896 - Hohner Diatonic | | Model Number | 1896 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Style | Traditional,Military,Modern | | UPC | 400912600129 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Hohner - **Colour:** Chrome - **Instrument key:** C Major - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Style:** Traditional,Military,Modern ## Images ![Hohner 1896 Marine Band in A, Chrome - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516m4HQcEIL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is there a difference between a "key of a" and a "key of a major" harmonica?** A: Not sure what a key of major is. My husband likes the A for most blues stuff. He is 82! **Q: Does the pear wood have a lacquer finish ?** A: Yes, according to the Hohner website, the Marine Band 1896's pearwood comb is double lacquered. Link follows: https://www.hohner.de/en/instruments/harmonicas/diatonic/marine-band/marine-band-1896 **Q: Every marine band hh1896 still made in germany?** A: Yes they are. **Q: What is the difference between a key of a and a key of a major harmonica?** A: I don’t know. I bought my husband a case of harmonicas with different keys. Different songs require a different key. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ιŸ³γ«ι–“ι•γ„γͺい！ *by θ—€***子 on 25 December 2021* Amazonで7ε€‹θ²·γ„γΎγ—γŸγŒγ€γΎγ¨γ‚γ¦ε‰²γŒγ‚γ£γŸγ‚‰ε¬‰γ—γ„γ§γ™γ€‚ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic hohner *by A***R on 1 August 2024* These are the classic hohner, pretty and sweet sounding, but are a bit more vulnerable to conditions than the Special 20 hohner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ preis unschlagbar *by E***D on 28 September 2024* spiele jetzt seit einem halben Jahr hatte schon so einige Blues Harb aber ich habe nie einen vernΓΌnftigen ziehton aus loch 8 9 10 bekommen es hat sich grausam angehΓΆrt bis ich mir die marine band gekauft habe ich bin begeistert keine Probleme mehr mit dem zieh ton die marine band hat einen super klang klare kauf Empfehlung ## Frequently Bought Together - Hohner Accordions Marine Band Harmonica, Key Of C, 10 - K&M Stands K&M - Harmonica holder - black (16415.000.55) - Hohner M2009BXC Marine Band Crossover Diatonic Harmonica - Key of C --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/279977643-hohner-1896-marine-band-in-a-chrome](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/279977643-hohner-1896-marine-band-in-a-chrome) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*