Hohner Marine Band and MB deluxe harmonicas. Review from playharmonica.co.uk

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[@patrickclark3337]

I recently purchased a marine band deluxe, my first marine band. I figured if I'm going to try one, and like it potentially, why not get the better of the two. I love it, it's beautiful, sounds great, plays great, etc. My issue is I'm coming from a special 20, which I love, but would rather it have the look of the marine band deluxe (open face, side vents, two screws instead of one, less screws in the reed plates, etc.) my big, biggest, almost a deal breaker is the recessed comb of the marine band. It is to recessed and makes draws harder, bends harder, etc. it feels like the "seal" between the comb and my mouth is not as air tight, no matter how much I press my mouth against it, or put my mouth over the harp. the special 20's comb is more prominent, it protrudes more. So it's easier to get the air tight feeling, and makes bending, and drawing in easier. Bending on the SP 20 is super easy, and for a beginner would be a better option when buying a harmonica. The marine band deluxe, or just marine band are beautiful instruments, but will take some adjustments, or getting used to. The special 20 is a perfect harp, especially for someone contemplating harmonica, it would make playing, bending, and overall wanting to seriously consider the harp as an option. I'm sure if I started out on a marine band, I might not be saying this, but it's such a classic harp, and well regarded harp that there was no chance I wasn't going to try one. I'll keep at it and hopefully it will get better, but for now I like the playability of the special 20. I want to like the marine band more, it seems cooler. The special 20 without imperfection, the comb needs to be rounded off at the corners, it could be opened up in front, and a few other things. Nothing a customizer couldn't fix, but it would be nice if one came already like the marine band deluxe does. The marine band deluxe is a better version of the original marine band, that's what the SP 20 needs. The Special 20 deluxe, with all the similar features of the marine band deluxe!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

I started playing a normal comb (basic Hohner marine band) and I guess I’m used to it because the recessed comb on the s20 doesn’t feel any better to me, well maybe a little bit but nothing that really changes how I play. My favorite harmonica is the marine band crossover.

[@whitelight2507]

Thank you kindly Ben...As a fairly new player, I have seen a lot of your videos. You're a nice guy as well...

[@patrickclark3337]

I see the Hohner Rocket is pretty much what I'm looking for/talking about. I have seen it for the longest, but never looked into it, until today. It's the exact upgrade to the Special 20 I've been wanting.

[@harpdoodle]

The playability between these two harmonicas is enormous. The MB Deluxe delivers easily, but there is a particular sense of reward when you deliver using a std MB.

[@charlesdespres]

Hi, the low harps tend to do that on low reeds, because they swing way out and ratlle against the cover. If it really bothers you, play more lightly or bend the cover. The regular Marine Band is my favorite harp. No other sounds quite like it. I don't mind its quirks.

[@MartyMartin87]

@Selim Alaybeyoglu is that a fun question? If your song is based on 'E' you sureley need key of 'A' on harmonica

[@harmonicamastery]

If you want to play in 2nd position - very common in blues - use your A harp. If you want to play straight harp of 1st position use your E harp. It depends on the type of music and whether you want to be playing bluesy, country, folky etc. There are 12 positions to choose from but most people use the first three most of the time. Ben

[@levigabri3l917]

Pls help me order your harmonicas.

[@harmonicamastery]

Positions on harmonica is a big subject. I'll do a video on it sometime but meanwhile you can easily google it or look at the Harp-L archives or book a skype lesson with me.

[@caulinrocker1]

@theflea1123 most likely just slightly more than a regular used marine band depending on the year ... if you can find the year to be pre-1990 its worth a little more than one post-1990 because quality control at hohner was higher back then as compared to now as they only take time to inspect expensive ones carefully ... also the wood in the comb may be a bit dryer giving it a clearer and crisper tone which alot of people admire ... so if its old yes but if fairly new then not much worth

[@anon540]

I was looking around the other night for ways to customize harmonicas, and I found something on eHow. KZbin won't let me post the link, but look up "Seal wooden harmonica" and it should come up. I don't know what that would do to the tone, but it's better than giving it a toss. There is a guitarist (Eric Johnson, maybe?) who sands any unseen areas on his guitar to let the wood resonate through the finish. You might want to give that a try too.

[@harmonicamastery]

Most of mine are Marine Bands customised by Richard Sleigh but I keep a deluxe in the car!

[@jonnathr]

fantastic demonstration and great playing ben! relly like the music at the end, i'm now decided on getting the marine band deluxe. just about to take up learning the harmonica, is it reasonably easy to learn? all the best, jonathan.

[@Stepinto]

Thnx for this clear comparing these two great Hohner harmonicas

[@harmonicamastery]

My pleasure

[@tintisha123]

Really helpful .. well paced, informative and clear ..and great playing. Thanks for posting!

[@GrainneCarney]

not had a chance to play a deluxe, but i have played a Blues harp. and i prefer what you've called the 'rough' edge of the standard MB. and unfortunately as a student in the UK don't have the cash for a deluxe, but much prefer the MB of the BH. good vid though.

[@harmonicamastery]

Buena idea, también puede probar con el Crossover Hohner nuevo.

[@Bethos1247-Arne]

Thw normal marine band and the deluxe version are diatonic harmonicas with Richter tuning.

[@dionreload]

Ben wat harmonica is your favorite harmonica i wanna know wich one is the best

[@watermelon447]

Which one would be better for a beginner?

[@benbluesman2831]

If you play a C blues it would be better to use a F harmonica, generaly for blues they use second position wich is the 4th of the scale (so you go C-D-E-F). changing positions change the sound you get out of you harp, look on google for more!

[@gokceizm]

I really wonder about the music that you play at the end of the video (: . Could you please share with us? Thanks

[@yuckyteeth]

Hey ben, i was wondering which harmonica to get and now im stuck between the: - Blues Harp - Special 20 - and the Marine band deluxe which one should i get? i really wanna play the blues

[@LukaaaasMusic]

wich are the best ones; marine band or blues harps?

[@mrsoul4231]

Hi is there any way of maintaining mb's? a couple of mine are bust and I would rather try and fix it myself rather than just buying new.

[@javijazztazz]

Hi have you ever play the hohner crossover what do you think of them

[@MrChadwicj]

I’m a beginner and just bought the Hohner special 20 in C. But already keeping an eye out for the next one. Would you suggest a different key and in what key?

[@harmonicamastery]

Key order should be CGDBbAF (vary that if you wish) and I would try different brands and models each time until you find what suits you best

[@selimalaybeyoglu]

so,if I play a song on a guitar in the key of E..what type of harmonica should I use?(what key)????????

[@harmonicamastery]

Not really my area, google will tell you! Ask Richard Sleigh - he knows everything.

[@anon540]

Wood swells. If it won't shrink when it dries out some people cut the ends off. I personally wouldn't do that because if it does end up going back down you'll be worse off than before.

[@lux637]

What is the different between Blues Harp and Marine Band?

[@sharkpyro93]

and why the deluxe looks easier than normal model?

[@XTwittyX]

what are you saying on the biginning? "hi ......."? I learn English and I'd like to know that ;)

[@455amtrak]

hi, i been trying to figure this out do you know what harmonica does jessie use in free willy the movie if you seen it because i want to buy that harmonica that he used, but i do not know which (Marine Band) harmonica i have to get can you help me out? thanks and maybe can you send me a video of you playing that song he plays on the right harmonica so i know for sure thanks

[@sharkpyro93]

wich one is better?

[@Drafter3]

i got a hohner marine band lowD, and the 1st hole screechs on the draw. hard to explain but, its like a little rattle or metal reed hitting the sides or somthing. is this normal? i dont think it is, but music store wont take returns. should i contact hohner?

[@3goons123]

if i play my guitar in the key of C , could i use a harmonica in the same key? i play blues so what would be best for me?

[@rtineigrihms8422]

Blues is usually played in the second position of the harmonica, i.e., if you have a C harmonica, the second position would be G. If you play guitar in key of C, then you would need to play blues in C, but since blues is usually played in 2nd position, you will need a harmonica in key of F.

[@matthiasveliz]

exelente video me gustaria que aprender a tocar bien ya saludos desde chile adios

[@theflea1123]

i found a marine band harmonics in my attic, are they worth anything?

[@inderneilboseroychowdhury]

I'm using Regular Pear Wood Marine Band and also Crossover.. Crossover is louder 🔊 than Regular Marine Band.. But I also assume both Marine Band Regular Pear Wood and Crossover are bit louder than Special 20 in comparison according to my opinion. I'm also using Meisterklasse aluminium alloy,Pro Harp,Blue's Harp and Seydel Blue's Session and for practice I use Bluesband in complete set..But one Harmonica in A mood I had to send it back in Trossingen for tuning because the 6th & 7th Hole's were out of tune..I also play Hohner Chromatic Meisterklasse 7565 14 Hole's,Hohner 64 280 c 16 Hole's + 29 YEAR'S old 24 Hole's Tower Chromatic. I began playing in 1980s with Hohner Golden Melody in C & E moods..I'll be 50 years old the coming January of 2019..Harmonica's Model's I think depend on from individual to individual and what they play..Like for example I tried Hohner ACE and Super 64 X But finally settled down for 64 280 c and Meisterklasse 7565 14 Hole's as for Chromatic.. We can use spaceship metal,Plastic and alloys to upgrade various Harmonica's but it still depend on player to player's abilities but not the high tech Musical 🎶 INSTRUMENT'S.. IF that was the case then Late Jimi Hendrix couldn't have played his guitar 🎸 like he did back in the day's despite so called technical marvel or effect they offer nowadays which still cannot equal and never will like Hendrix. 😂..Believe me every Tom,DICK and HARRY can't become Michael Schumacher on same vehicle that he drove in the 💫 circuit. So is So or there will be no other Howard Levy or Larry Adler and of course not to forget the bygone Black MUSICIAN'S as father of Blue's, Ragtime and Jazz 🎺 Music.

[@aniketjadhav6952]

As beginner should i buy blueband harmonica or marineband of hohner

[@levigabri3l917]

Helo, how could i order, am interested to buy, pls help me and let me know the budget of this instrument, the honner crossover.

[@mrbennyreid]

hey dude, i need a harmonica for country music, what will i need?

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

I havae a cheap hohner sislver star, everything is screwed together and not nailed. but it wont bend for buggery

[@chris2crazzy]

You can get these in key G or F or a 10 hole....I'm confused I just remember my uncle playing one when I was a kid and wanted to buy one to mess with but didn't know it was gonna be this much of an issue lol.....ok what key do I need to get a blues style pop sound lol

[@harmonicamastery]

Chris there are 12 keys in music C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B so you choose the key according to the song/recording/band. I suggest you start with one in C. Keep it simple.

[@chris2crazzy]

Don't sound simple lol.....was just reflecting on my childhood thought I'd play around with one lol

[@xBIGBROHASFOODxD1NZ]

how much is the 1st 1 worth (Marine Band) because i found 1 its old but it works i just want 2 lean how 2 play or ill sell it thanks. :)

[@gorblimey61]

What tune is that at the end of the clip?

[@MsJJ13]

I love her Monica as I’ve always wanted one my granddad used to have one and I played it once in the toy in her mouth because they’re just cheap cheap cheap but I am Monica is a great musical thing I’ve always wanted one and hopefully this man gets me Connie and I wish you a very good day in a very good night just know that I have some good in my heart because I love harmonicas the music I have my girls this is Makar I and Imani

[@FAHRENHEIT451JL]

Your worbles are annoying clean. I say this in envy not hatred lol. Thank you for this video. When you still want that classic brass and pear wood sound; that sonny boy sound. Not sire if it's me or not but the dulux sounds a touch brighter

[@harmonicamastery]

Thanks Joe - that was 10 years ago but I guess all of it is still true.

[@selimalaybeyoglu]

wait ..what are those positions?

[@ebenross]

@defusious ...I have some that have lasted 4 or 5 years. ...much info at Harp-L

[@chafasacedo]

@XTwittyX he said " folks" it is like saying friend

[@harmonicamastery]

@dionreload See my comments below please, but I'm told the new Hohner Thunderbird is better than all of them; I look forward to trying it out. Ben

[@harmonicamastery]

I would play it rather than sell it - used harmonicas are not valuable except to the owner!

[@Ahmabehr]

So I have a Hohner Marine Band in the key of C that I've resently purchased. The only problem being that the draw reed on the 2nd hole seems obstructed and out of key when I breathe in on it. Given that the cover plate is nailed on, I can't think of anyway of fixing it myself. Do you know of any way to figure out that problem or have you ever has a similar issue?

[@steelnails1]

you still offering harmonica lessons on skype??

[@rafauleciaelcarpio]

@theflea1123 no if it's second hand

[@harmonicamastery]

Sure, drop me a line

[@KAOBANG]

hi teacher, is the marine band a chromatic armonica?

[@Resgerr]

KAO BANG nope diatonic

[@xjohnnydsonx]

thank you, but what key were they?

[@harmonicamastery]

Low F for the MB and G for the deluxe

[@panzerbcn]

is marine band deluxe in C ???

[@harmonicamastery]

No, it's. G. You can see it written on the back as I turn it round sometimes.

[@thedumbguy5051]

Does marine band deluxe and crossover have same reed plates?

[@harmonicamastery]

Let me check that first...

[@harmonicamastery]

Here's the answer from Hohner's own Steve baker: 'Physically the reed plates are identical in terms of materials and construction. Screw holes etc. are also the same. The difference lies in the fine tuning, MBDL is closer to JI whereas Xover is closer to 12TET.'

[@thedumbguy5051]

Ben Hewlett thank you for your kind reply, your playing is an inspiration to me. Than you, again!

[@harmonicamastery]

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[@harmonicamastery]

Marine Band

[@Usuariodeloscojones]

im just buy one Marine Band on ebay this week XD

[@yuridanylko]

Do you know the tabs for that little riff?

[@harmonicamastery]

Which riff?

[@yuridanylko]

Ben Hewlett From about 1:40 to 2:15 I think.

[@harmonicamastery]

Sure it's in lecture 5 here - there is a (75%) discount to this course at the top of my page www.udemy.com/benhewlettharmonicatuitionultimate-harmonica-course/learn/v4/content

[@yuridanylko]

Ben Hewlett Hmm I think I'll check around before paying but thanks anyway.

[@harmonicamastery]

or just work it out for yourself - that's a great way to learn.

[@Pijicawaree]

It's A Chord. U nimation

[@doughertywc]

My lipth be fine

[@ebenross]

@Ahmabehr Hohner harmonicas are guaranteed...call Hohner...they will tell you to send it back ...they will repair or replace...... I'm thinking this is something new...or maybe it was my first time trying it...my harmonica was replaced....no sweat.

[@MrXreenan]

hay foulkas

[@blackstone1111]

pls dont recomend people that hohner marine ban deluxe...

[@patrickclark3337]

I see the Hohner Rocket is pretty much what I'm looking for/talking about. I have seen it for the longest, but never looked into it, until today. It's the exact upgrade to the Special 20 I've been wanting.