hello! today we're talking blues harp! I'm here to give a testimonial and some opinions on the hohner marine band. These are just my opinions, and I may be right or wrong
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@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
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@jonbeckleymorrisblues9 ай бұрын
I've played Marine Bands for 45 years including working with R.L. Burnside for 12 years. Even when they were bad I stuck with them. Occasionally I'd buy something else, but the Marine Band 1896 was IT! The Crossovers are slicker, play faster a bit, but the Marine Bands have a kind of soul the other ones don't have. Little Walter didn't play a Crossover😎 But, they are expensive compared to some East Top's 008k and some chromatics. I teach, or play on my channel, but not doing gigs any longer.... But if I WERE it's Marine Bands.... about the High keys I love them especially the Pre War Blues stuff. Check out my pre war harp videos on that.... My first Marine Band cost $5.00. I like what you are doing. You sound great.
@dirtypatwalsh9 ай бұрын
Hey @jonbeckleymorrisblues!
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Morris! I believe you commented on one of my early videos a year or two back! Cheers 🍻
@jonbeckleymorrisblues9 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 Yes, I remember. I like your easy stye like Dirty Pat. I have to get notified about your videos. I'll do a demo on these new Easttops 008k. With the low F it's great.
@samthomas95749 ай бұрын
Great video. Im a raw beginner playing (badly) for about 4 months. Started out with the Hohner Blue Harp in C. Been toying with the idea of picking up a Marine Band in A for a while for something more mellow sounding. I think you have convinced me to get one ASAP and subscribe!
@zeyneptugrul41539 ай бұрын
Hello :) I just want to say that I hope you are just feeling better and 2024 brings you whatever you need to make you feel more peaceful and happy🙏
@krishnanRan7 ай бұрын
I guess you really love the Marine Band immensely ! It's good to be passionate about something you have bought and treasure so much ! All the best !
@brushe802524 күн бұрын
Played Marine Bands for years never had much of a problem with them . Have a couple of Lee Oscars and their fine as well. Gussow swears by them for blues .
@derekmorrison19734 ай бұрын
Liking your honest videos. Do u do any tutorial videos for some of your blues songs?
@formansbasement23114 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t even know where to begin, most of them are done in one or two takes and on the spot, I don’t really know what I’m gonna play. I’d have to tab everything out note by note. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll do tutorials
@derekmorrison19734 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 You should do. You've got some great licks. Worth a shot putting out a few small tutorials. Thanks for your videos though, I find them very informative. Cheers
@skeeterman71447 ай бұрын
Thank you for Recognizing that most of these show and tell harmonica videos where the audio between voice and harp is so annoying! Nice not blasting out my speakers by wailing on your harp at the start of the video. You had me laughing so hard. Finally someone gets it.
@kevinvergon15085 ай бұрын
Its good to know someone is as f*°ked up as me !
@harpo92795 күн бұрын
Like your videos. I’m with you concerning China! Try a Suzuki blues master.
@formansbasement23115 күн бұрын
@@harpo9279 I tried the bluesmaster as well as the manji and didn’t care much for them. I found them to be unresponsive and hard to bend. Maybe I just got bad ones
@tyronejohnson79797 ай бұрын
Highly recommend deluxe an crossovers...
@formansbasement23117 ай бұрын
Can't afford em
@dirtypatwalsh9 ай бұрын
New subscriber👍 been playing marine bands for 45 years, semi professional now but once full time harp player/blues musician.
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support Mr. Walsh!
@rocketgirllise8 ай бұрын
Thanks. I’m a Hohner Rocket girl 🚀🚀🚀🚀👩🏻
@SomeOne-mx2ro8 ай бұрын
Glad to see you again in a good mood
@formansbasement23118 ай бұрын
Let me be very clear that I am DRUNK, not in a good mood. It's a common mistake. You wouldn't wanna see me sober on the average day 🤣 good to see you too bro
@jakeypainstone73428 ай бұрын
Hey brother, great videos I just discovered you, from one Harper to another I appreciate your stuff. Hey just wondering if you've ever opened the back of your special 20s? I primarily play rocket amps now, but I have a few special 20s that I've opened the back up by pinching them back with a pair of pliers and it makes it not so ugly plus you get a little more volume out of them. Anyways, you've got a new fan. Great playing too. Take care brother.
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
I must say I like the Suzuki Bluesmaster(was on sale ). Even have Eastop T000k in Bb .They are impressive but too thick for me .
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I have the same easttop in Bb. Very nice for the price
@anandaarju75178 ай бұрын
The name of that South Korean brand is Dabell .
@formansbasement23118 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly! Have you tried their harps? Are they good?
@anandaarju75178 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 Yes I've One in Bb . It's a good harp but not better than special 20 or Easttop t008k or pro 20 . It is very similar to Golden Melody about sound & tone. You can call it cheaper version of Crossover . But Crossover is more airtight & fun to play . Thanks for your asking.
@Floww-9 ай бұрын
yes man happy to see this. picked up harp cause of your playin vids! - sean
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I'm honored to hear that Sean! Glad I still got a few of my old viewers kicking around here
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
11:00 could see the pleasure you had mate ! And the sound projection versus a SP20…ouf!
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
12:04 agree . Low F or Low D. Top notch .
@rocketgirllise8 ай бұрын
Glad u love MBs. Like I love Rockets. Hope things get better for you.
@formansbasement23118 ай бұрын
Hey I know you! I've been watching your vids for some time now. Thank you for dropping by!
@charlesklein22287 ай бұрын
The packaging is to deter shoplifting. Sticky fingers begat blister packaging. I used to prefer Hohner's Big River to the 1896. Guess they stopped making them, tho.
@elmelrichards28109 ай бұрын
I'm from the UK and have 50 plus harps of many different makes, and yes, i think the special twenty looks cheap, and your favorite, doesn't look much better, but boy do they play well!
@warrenfloyd14848 ай бұрын
I have a special 20, and 2 ms series, I play blues style and several other types of music, a mixture of several different music in the same song, btw, SUBBED
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Love your genuine review
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@landztranz3 ай бұрын
Nice. Curiously, why did you have to replace your A and C harps?
@formansbasement23113 ай бұрын
I didn’t really have to, but my old marine bands were in rough shape after many years of abuse. I just really wanted a shiny fresh new marine band! It’s a good feeling to buy a new harp
@landztranz3 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 Yes, I know. I just bought an Arkia Signature for a boatload of money.
@formansbasement23113 ай бұрын
@@landztranz I’ve seen reviews for those, it’s an interesting harp
@landztranz3 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 It's a lot easier to play than my Blues Harps, it overblows out of the box, and it's in tune, so it's much better than what I have...fo far, at least.
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Old MB not the same as the new ones. New ones gorgeous. And they are sealed .
@R4idho7 ай бұрын
when you almost played but commented about the videos which you dont like... I instantly run to turn the volume down, but false alarm. lol
@alexchun68769 ай бұрын
happy holidays frank
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
Thank you Alex! Same to you
@ivan_emege7 ай бұрын
In addition, it is the best to play on the rack. The Deluxe model is more refined, but if you only use it to accompany the guitar, not as a solo harmonica, the Classic 1896 is the best harmonica.
@formansbasement23117 ай бұрын
I'm personally not a fan of the rack, but for Bob Dylan style playing it is pretty awesome
@skeeterman71447 ай бұрын
I paid the few extra bucks for German harps. I don’t own a Chinese version. It’s ok to say that. 👍
@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb9 ай бұрын
Keep making vids 👍
@dirtypatwalsh9 ай бұрын
The new ones are better than the ones from the 80’s!
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I wasn't around in the 80s,, but the marine bands coming out of the factory now are great! You can tell its newer stock if the paper inside the box shows a diagram for the new golden melody. Thanks for watching!
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Played with many… Except from the Crossover , the MB1896 is my love. The vibration is spiritual . I open the back (fold the back ) so it sounds like a crossover almost . I used to play SP20. Far from the MB1896 imho .
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
Yeah I just started customizing my marine bands and I love the result. Its also nice to sand down the sharp corners!
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 :)) I do the same !!:)
@remb96144 ай бұрын
I kinda think the rocket is their best harp.
@allenhawker39119 ай бұрын
Isn’t the Deluxe model supposedly better? Or is it basically just the screws vs nails difference?
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
There are small differences. It uses screws, cover plates are open in the back, sharp corners are rounded. Also I think the comb is different
@allenhawker39119 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 Thanks bud! Great review of the Marine Band. I started playing about 6 months ago so I have a lot to learn! I only have a SP20, Rocket (A) and a Suzuki Promaster. One day I’d love to try a marine band. I’m gonna wait til I get a little better. Right now I sound like crap no matter what I’m using! 🤣. I learned the hard way already that an expensive harmonica won’t make you sound better! I waisted money kind of on the Suzuki. Live and learn I guess. Thanks for the videos!
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
@allenhawker3911 it's always worth it to have a quality harp bro! Sometimes you don't realize what you're capable of until you play a harmonica that's just right! Thanks for watching, good luck on your blues harmonica journey
@allenhawker39119 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 makes sense!! Thanks for the input! Keep some good vids coming. You’re a great blues player bud!!!
@3RDDEG7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your version of roadhouse blues
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Subscribed
@Amper-o-mat9 ай бұрын
I always had problems with the swelling comb on MB, otherwise it's a great harp.
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I live in California so the comb swelliv has never been an issue, it's very dry here
@Mamlishways7 ай бұрын
When I started playing in early 90s marine bands were really bad and hardly playable. They are outstanding now.
@Andf-kc4xx9 ай бұрын
nice video
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching bro!
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
Don’t understand the craziness about Gold Melody. Hate them. Well maybe not hate them. But don’t necessarily like the sound.
@ChromaticHarp9 ай бұрын
Because de they look cool…I got a new one…Meh.
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@ChromaticHarp agree they look cool. I bought an old version not expensive . Just don’t like the sound and the shape .
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
I think they're all right. I have an old golden melody in Bb and I like it
@ikust0079 ай бұрын
@@formansbasement2311 I have a eastop Bb because I didn’t have the $ for a MB . I miss my MB……
@ikust0075 ай бұрын
Bought my 1896 MB Bb!
@formansbasement23119 ай бұрын
THIS VIDEO IS A TEST TESTING..... 1 . ....2.....3....