Hohner Showdown. - 1896 v Deluxe

Harmonica selection for a beginner wanting to play Blues Harmonica

[@mattsmart705]

2024 UK I have a few deluxe models. It’s the upgrades the marine band needed. Try a Seydel silver too. Another beautiful harp. Cause other than sounding good. They’ve gotta look and feel good in hand right. Great video 👋🤠🎵

[@MikeMesseswithMusic]

Thanks for the tips Matt!

[@jonbeckleymorrisblues]

I've used Hohner Marine Bands 1896 for 45 years including working with R.L. Burnside for 12 years, and blow Harp on 2 of his CD'S--all using the 1896 I mean including gigs, and recordings. I bought a set of EASTTOP OO8 K because they are quite a bit less expensive for 12 Easttops I would have only been able to buy 2 standard Marine Bands. I'm only teaching these days, playing for fun so don't need the way more expensive Marine Bands, and still have some Marine Bands around. There are various types of Easttops if you send at least $ 20.00 on 1 even for a pro they'll work well enough. But, they have some problems which is not a big thing for the price. If I were a beginner I'd get a set of Easttops later the Marine Band Deluxe which I'm glad you mentioned I didn't know they were better at keeping moisture out of the Harp which for me has been a big problem with the 1896's. Thanks for putting this up.

[@MikeMesseswithMusic]

Thanks for the added wisdom JonBeckleyMorris! I really need to learn to play these harps.

[@jonbeckleymorrisblues]

@@MikeMesseswithMusic They are fun. I teach if you're interested. My email is in the channel description. Good luck!

[@CBCGSermons]

Thanks, I learned something. I will try the deluxe next time. I am waiting for my new Zager 50 to come, so while I am waiting on a video to render, I was looking for a youtube video of someone playing Zager 50, ad I found yours, playing on the boat. It looks like you are having a lot of fun. I haven't had a guitar in over thirty years, but I do mess around with the harmonica a little and the electric piano, playing by ear. Have a great day, and keep rocking. Mike

[@MikeMesseswithMusic]

Thanks CBCGSermons, I decided when I started this KZbin channel that my aim was to have fun with music, and spread they joy. How do you like your Zager 50?