The Marine Band Deluxe: the best diatonic or not?

The Hohner Roadshow featuring yours truly, Ronnie Shellist
at George's Music. Learn more about the Hohner line of diatonics and chromatics, learn some tips from Ronnie, here these harmonicas played live and enjoy some cool giveaways!
November 5th North Wales, PA 6-7:30pm
November 6th Springfield PA 6-7:30pm
www.harmonica123.com

[@Harmonica123]

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[@HarpoonDon]

When I first started playing, I used a Bluesband harmonica, an $8 harp. I lucked out and found one that was air tight and worked well. As I was learning, I quickly wanted to upgrade to a better harmonica and settled on the Hohner Blues Harp. I have a set of 7 of them and love them. I have since managed to get a set of Hohner Marine Band 1896 and I have a single Hohner Special 20 in the key of C. Finally I have a 12-harp set of Easttop 008k. And I love every single harp that I own. I play in my room on my own. I don't yet play in public and I don't play in a band where we practice all the time. I'll get there one day.

[@mikeguettermanjr9058]

Awesome

[@ianlewis8086]

I've only been at it for about 4 months. Started with a Special 20 then bought a Hohner Blues and have just bought a Marine Band Deluxe. It's beautiful.

[@scottkepnesmusic]

Thanks Ronnie! MB Deluxe is my favorite harp! It’s my main harp I play!

[@rtrjmk5]

My Deluxe arrived today. Already love it. Can’t put it down. Sound and playability is excellent. Thanks for the advice on it.

[@Pleasum]

My favorites along with the Crossovers. Great video Ronnie!

[@Harmonica123]

thanks!

[@southsidepaddy]

I play the Deluxe..... superb value for money & great quality 👍🏼

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

Digging and subbing from Kuala Lumpur in 2021....Excellent!!! 1896 C with a Big River

[@user-si8js6hx9x]

Thanks Sir from Italy. You are a very good teacher for me.

[@Harmonica123]

thank you sir!!

[@GnashvilleUK]

Great demo. Just ordered one

[@jakeburns9833]

Love the MB deluxe

[@jasonmills2638]

I bought this harmonica because of this review for my Birthday. Its a fantastic harp, I'm very pleased with it 😎👍

[@antonhlol]

The first of the favorites I got was a Bb deluxe for playing those third pos triphop/sad blues type of stuff, and I was in love instantly! Then I got a seydel 1847 (with steel reeds) and it's different but in a good way and I like to be versatile! Sometimes it's a blast just picking up that special 20👀

[@charleshall8499]

thanks for the advice.

[@TimDeane]

Great Demo. Just ordered one.

[@JohnFuhrmann]

I vote for Crossover. Love me the bamboo comb.

[@beachboy13600]

That was so nice to hear

[@skrilla88]

I ALWAYS miss you livestream. One day I will be on time.

[@Harmonica123]

may the stream be with you

[@MrSYL12]

i love the Rocket Harmonicas. They are fine instrument with good sound projection too

[@acebrawler]

My go to harp is Hohner Meisterklasse plates on Blue moon brass or aluminum combs. But all Deluxes and Crossovers as back ups. I absolutely love the Deluxe.

[@dalebrandenburger5002]

Thanks, Ronnie! I've always played Lee Oskars and Special 20s because they seemed pretty good and the price was right. I picked up a MB Deluxe and a Crossover from Rockin' Rons lately and I love the MB Deluxe (even better than the Crossover). The extra $8 I spent was well worth it. The MBD is super airtight, easy to play and has a great rasp. Love the way the octaves sound! I just ordered 3 more.

[@cosmalas7742]

I play many different brands and models. However I do love my Delux

[@scaffolder12345]

im learning on the Marine BAND CROSSOVER what bluesy harp i have A, C, G and Bb love them

[@matthewmckinley8769]

I just bought a 3 pack of the Marine Band Delux...can't wait to get them!!!!

[@Harmonica123]

diggin' them?

[@Voltanaut]

I have tried the 1896, Deluxe, and Crossover, Seydel's Solist Pro, Fender Midnight Special, 1847 Classic, Silver, and Nobel, Suzuki's Manji, Promaster, and Bluesmaster, Lee Oskars, Rockets and Amps (not Lows), and Blues Harps. My favs are 1847 Classics and Marine Band Deluxes. They both sound, feel, and play very differently, and they satisfy my two styles of play: slow blues and fast blues. I like 1847s for that slow, heavy, mournful sound. The sound is bigger and fatter and fuller, and the bends are harder but strong. I like MBDs for being the classic brassy sound with easy bends. I never have to work with brass bends. They're easy and natural, and they cut through the mix perfectly. Both harps also have beautiful modern construction. Great coverplates, great wood combs, and great reeds (gotta love easy-access bright and sparkly brass reeds, and you gotta love those pure, precise, longlasting stainless steel reeds). When I play rock and blues, I play Seydel. When I play country and folk, I play Hohner. Third place harps would be Rockets for their airtightness, bendability, and sound. They are the best plastic comb harps I've ever played. I find Crossovers to be identical in quality to MBDs, except for their price, which is why I prefer MBDs. I love Suzuki's construction, but their bends and sound aren't as good. Promasters and Manjis are the best, Bluesmasters are great affordable harps. Lee Oskars are great rack harps. Four types of tunings makes for countless fun and interesting variations, and the harps are affordable and abundant in shops, especially here in the UK. I particularly love Natural Minor harps. I've always been surprised they are't more popular. I'm not a huge fan of Solist Pros. The quality isn't as good as 1847s, like Fender Midnight Specials, despite have steel reeds, a wood comb, and Solist Pro coverplates. I can't stand 1896 construction. The nails are a massive inconvenience, and the lack of lacquering hurts my lips. The same goes with Blues Harps, but I love their construction and mellower sound. It's amazing how much difference side vents make. I've always wished for Hohner to make what I call a Blues Harp Deluxe. All they'd have to do is lacquer the front of the comb. Can imagine how awesome the harp would be? I've played a few custom harps in my life, but given the current quality of stock harps, I don't think I need them. Last point - best low harps are Manjis. Great quality, durability, tuning, and sound, and very affordable. Better than Thunderbirds and low 1847s. I wish Suzuki went below a Low C.

[@galinbramchiyski]

Vielen Vielen Dank! Deine Auskunft hat mir extrem gut geholfen. Sei gesegnet. Herzliche Grüße

[@Voltanaut]

@@galinbramchiyski You're welcome!

[@bgdn5]

Everything is correct word for word, I will only add that it is not comfortable to play on a wooden comb, especially in the tongue blocking technique.

[@Voltanaut]

@Lip Allowance Thanks!

[@Voltanaut]

@Lip Allowance They're great, so nice. Not quite just intonation, but very good. My fav is the 1847 classic. Perfect harmonica, but both are the best money can buy.

[@thBrilliantFool]

I agree MB Deluxe is my favorite tied with the Crossover. I thought the Rocket was your favorite though.

[@theraven6836]

Hohner Rocket, best I’ve played.

[@mikerascal4656]

My first choice is the half-valved Seydel Session Steel. I'm a light, acoustic player and love the airtightness and the beautiful response and tone. It's got just the right amount of "pull" and isn't overly bright like the Hohner Crossover.

[@prolificF8]

G Special 20 sounds great

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

I have two Deluxes and Love them - mostly I play custom MB's, Crossovers, a few 1847's, and a couple of DaBell Nobels that are wonderful too.

[@tcasanovamdmba]

How do the Nobels compare to MB or 1847’s?

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

@@tcasanovamdmba sorry for delay - the Nobels are very good, and maybe as good with masterful customization. But I have to say some of my Crossovers and All of my Deluxes are incomparable. I also feel that Thunderbirds are the very best low harps.

[@KlausGehrmann]

The Marine Band Deluxe is a very good instrument, as is the Seydel 1847, which I like because of its warm tone. Recently, however, I discovered that the Seydel Session Steel works best for me - but only when customized by Ben Bouman, who did a great job tweaking it - I just like the taste of steel and the smooth edges of that particular harmonica.

[@Chillphill83]

I used to love crossovers now I want to try a deluxe. I have never bought a deluxe before

[@FAHRENHEIT451JL]

I've been rocking suzuki promaster s for the last three months but when I come back to the 1896, I find the sound so much more appealing. All about the wood mannnnn, all about the wood

[@Harmonica123]

ya and those brass reeds as well!

[@FAHRENHEIT451JL]

@@Harmonica123 I know you get alot of stick for the sales pitches but any music lover can see and hear your admiration for the instrument. Never let those grey clouds block your sunlight ronnie. You da bomb.

[@Harmonica123]

@@FAHRENHEIT451JL thanks!

[@richardpierce7168]

I started getting Blues Harps . Then I got started trying to get a set of Special 20s. Before I could get a whole set they started going bad. I now use the Bluesmaster. They are the best sounding ,most mellow harp I've tried. I have probably some of every major brand harmonica there is.

[@donjose6674]

Special 20's here

[@connorsexton168]

Right now I play marine band 1896, but here lately I've been moving into the crossovers

[@hervem1469]

Merci mec👍

[@ramosfurtado5313]

I am a newbie when it comes to single hole blowing. I play the Honer Marine band.

[@mikem8108]

I've always favored the 1896 over anything else. Except for the nails! So I've mainly got Special 20s...I just bought my first MB Deluxe. Key of A. It's now my all time favorite! I'm going to have to get more of them. I really like it.

[@andydunn5673]

I play Crossover I just checked - deluxe available on Amazon in Europe Next one I buy will be a Delux !

[@billsmithakasaltedpopcorn9095]

Special 20 is my go to

[@goldtoothcat4578]

HONHER MARINE BAND DELUXE IS THE GREATEST. Its got a great raspy tone. The tuning is perfect. Over the years I have try loads and loads of makes and models and nothing come close .i know its a personal choice.but in my eyes it is the GREATEST .

[@georgerism]

it surely is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AREYESJORGE]

I love my MBD too. The only ones I love more are my Kongsheng Solist. They are so great, responsive, beauty harmonicas.

[@raymondallanwing]

Went through a lot of harmonicas and still pick up the G.M's . I play in a swing Style, I find they give me a horn sound . the only thing with the G.M's is the combs are not great so I change them to a Andrew zajac wooden combs.

[@erikselander6400]

Nice. Can you also make a comparison between original marine band and golden melody?

[@franks.2527]

Auf jeden Fall richtig gesagt .Ronnie du bist für mich der beste Harmonica Spieler in Amerika und wenn jemand recht hat, dann du !!! Die Marine Band Deluxe war von Anfang an mein Liebling von Hohner. Gefolgt von der Rocket und Crossover. Wenn ich die Wahl habe,dann immer nur die 3,in dieser Reihenfolge 💪🤩👍👍👍

[@steve3150]

I got rid of my Manji's because they sounded too bright for me. Then I bought Seydel Session Steel I found they were too hard to bend so I sold them. Finally went back to Hohner and now have a Crossover.

[@Harmonica123]

makes perfectly good sense to me. :)

[@docsavagefan2795]

Classic Marine Band and Special 20’s

[@danlaxer514]

I've played on and off over the years, but only started playing seriously a year ago. So... I've got a Marine Band in C, a Special 20 in D, a Bluesbender in A, and I just a Suzuki Bluesmaster in Bb. I'm leaning toward the Marine Band because of you and Adam Gussow, LOL. But I do like the Special 20 as well.

[@drtone]

The reeds are old school brass ?

[@stuffnuns]

Seydel 1847 Silver with steel reeds. I love the warm, deep tone I get, the airtightness, long life, and quality of the build. I switched from Hohners a couple years back, but I might try the MB Deluxe, ‘cause I like the sweet tone you’re getting. It might just be your superior embouchure, but you’ve tweaked my interest.

[@franks.2527]

Sorry,but never the Seydel .I m a Hohner Musiker ✌😅

[@JawanBailey]

I've been wanting an ab wooden comb Hohner. I've recently got a d crossover and it sounds great, I have mostly sp20s, I love them but they don't have that "sound" if you know what I mean. I see what you are saying about the lower keys and the wooden combs. I think imma try a deluxe, that thing sounds amazing. The crossover just sounds great. Thanks for the video Ronnie!

[@donwinger1629]

Ive always prefered golden melodys,but special 20s hace never let me down. I've recently tryed a couple rocket lows there ok but denoted on playability with bending. I REALLY want to try the MB deluxe but just don't have the funds for one. Hopefully some day in the future when my employment situation recovers from this downfall in my life.for now I'll just keep harping with what I have for now.

[@zootallure8913]

Hi, nice demo. Can you please tell`s, how can you manage to play that thing by the door? I play mostly the Hohner Blues Harp, is not because of the lower price, but I have tried a couple of M.B. Deluxe in the past, and a M.B. 1896 in C, which I still have and I really like. To me, there is a "material"difference between the Deluxe and the Blues H., but both sound great, and never ad a problem "out of the box", as I did, with two other well know brands.

[@Harmonica123]

Hohner Blues harp has doussie wood used on combs and M.B. is made of pear wood. Yes, different materials. The big harp in back is just a display. I'm guessing folks must realize this. :)

[@cue_khb]

Ive been playing the silver star for a few years. Im trying to get serious about blues. Im going to take your word for it and get the mb deluxe. I only have one question Ronnie- which is the best for playing classical music?

[@nerenahd]

Crossover is my favorite. But I play Sp20 and Rockets too.

[@robertleto6692]

I’ve been partial to Crossovers of late I have several different makes though

[@Blue_3rd]

In Europe we usually suffer because we can’t find harmonica gear - such as amps or mics - easily. In the case of the MBD we are very lucky, we can find them in almost any instrument shop or easily on line at good prices 😊.

[@A-staticCal]

I play Rocket Amps, and Rockets. And LO's for Natural Minors. I like plastic, recessed reed plates.

[@pjo1964]

The screws on the Crossover looked better so i bought a set of screws for my Marine Band Deluxe.

[@kwadroalas6353]

I am new to harmonica. Please tell me what are those lower keys that you prefer wood and what are those higher keys that you prefer plastic? I wanna know. Please educate me.

[@terrysmith8704]

got mine yesterday in G from ozwinds melbourne australia see if its better than the cross over?

[@Ankjell]

Hello! I play a Suzuki Bluesmaster 😊. I'm quite new to this world. I have a Special 20 in key of A also 👍. I'm on the fence on the Xalani Genious edition, looks very interesting. In my wishlist there are the Hammond Suzuki and the Marine Hohner Crossover

[@urwholefamilydied]

Just got a Promaster. Wouldn't mind a marine band deluxe. And my Super 64 is cool. And my gretsch duo jet.

[@marcoantoniohuertabarajas6045]

I have only a special 20. Coming from Asia a Kongsheng Bluebird,. Definitely I want a MB delux or crossover.

[@mxm190]

I have all different models but my go to is crossover hands down, never played a deluxe tho. How does the deluxe compare to crossover Ronnie?

[@kristijansklepic3425]

I love golden melody becouse it is difrent!

[@chrishammonds72]

Available in most places here in Australia but the prices have gone up a lot. Deluxes are $100 now and the 1896 around $70 AUD. I’ve found the deluxe a lot more comfortable to play compared with the 1896

[@squirrel3310]

I just received a Marine Band Deluxe in Bb. I Wonder that it is smaller than my other harps ?

[@SteveOLive88]

Special 20 all the way

[@Comedy_outlet]

Horner Crossover I play

[@larrymilco4405]

The choice of harmonica is, of course, a personal decision. For me, the MB deluxe is everything I'm looking for, especially in the lower keys. RockinRons is both an exclusive and highly reputable dealer. The service and personal advice is remarkable. Exclusive distribution could not be in better hands! Although distribution is exclusive in the U.S., there are no signs the model will be discontinued. It is readily available in Europe and Australia. If you like the original MB I think you will enjoy the upgrades that were previously only available from a customizer. Regardless... keep blowin....and Peace!

[@kwadroalas6353]

I am new to harmonica. What are those lower keys you mean? Please educate me

[@LeeFKoch]

Finally, a review recommending the Marine Band Deluxe! Seems like everyone else on the net recommends the Crossover. I don't quite get the hype. The MB Deluxe is an excellent choice, and it costs slightly less than the Crossover, to boot. I love the warm sound of the pear wood comb (the Crossover with its bamboo is a little too bright for my taste). I love the sound, the bendability, the responsiveness of the MB Deluxe so much, that I bought a set of 7 (G-A). I play them all the time.

[@bgdn5]

I will only add that it is not comfortable to play on a wooden comb, especially in the tongue blocking technique.

[@geoffhowells1031]

I have so many different types of harps in my box. In order of preference: Crossover, MB1896, Blues Harp, SP20, Lee Oskar. All great playable harps. Never tried a MB Deluxe. Is it really better than a crossover?

[@mikeround5159]

Hi Ronnie, how many of your harmonica's are coming to you to play in a straight from the box condition. If they do, how much work do you have to do to them to make them play nice. I'm no expert and certainly not a very good player. I do like the Special 20. But I usually need to alter the reed gaps. In fact I cant think of any make that I have bought that has not needed gapping.

[@Harmonica123]

no work for me. I just play them as they are unless there's a real issue but I typically don't find that.

[@syow25]

I this a great beginner harp? Is it as easy to blow like the special 20?

[@MP-tf7cc]

Thanks. How does the MB deluxe compare to the Crossover?

[@tugrola]

Just bought Marine Band Deluxe F for 24usd. And a Hot Metal C for 9usd.

[@marybethhempel9101]

Hey Ronnie! I have to tell you that I have been doing a tons of research on harmonicas the last couple days, and found some great information out there. Some videos were of you on Sweetwater and on for Hohner itself, and which were super informative! I also read and listened to several other videos of other harmonicas and comparisons. Well, I got a Hohner Marine Band over the weekend that was on sale at our local music center, and I actually realized after on my way home, that it wasn't the Deluxe model, so I didn't open it....so they let me exchange today... which being that they only had a few other harmonicas to chose from there, I chose the Special 20...C....which is the only key that they had. I wish I had waited one more day though....because you just stated that you stick to D, Eb, E, and F with the Special 20's...LOL! I respect your judgement!! :) oh well...I just going to keep the Special 20 C anyway and compare all my different "C'" harmonicas... I am definitely going to order the Marine Band Deluxe soon...! Thank you much for another great informative video!! :)

[@Harmonica123]

that special 20 in C will be great. the key of C can go either way in my opinion.

[@marybethhempel9101]

Ronnie Shellist Thank you for sharing that! I was wondering about that 😊😎

[@TheGixernutter]

​@@marybethhempel9101 my 20's are great easy playing harps just like my Lee Oskars but better. You can't have too many C harps. I EVEN HAVE A 35 YEAR OLD HOHNER GLH IN C and it plays just fine. Still. That 20 will take a lot of beating. Promise.

[@frankharper5766]

Why do I have to use crossover reed plates as reolacement plates in the Marine Band delux

[@AntonioTorres-ge1mx]

Hola Ronnie, mi favorita es la MBdL, tambien una MBand 1896 que he puesto tornillos, lacado dos veces y redondeado un poco las salidas del peine. Ademas tengo cariño a una Crossover y una Thunderbird todas en C, para D, G, A, B y Bb uso las Rocket, (+ MBand 1896 D) me encantan, para F y E uso unas S20, para Crromatica , la super 280 , y quizà compre una Super Cromatica 270 de luxe para mi las mejores. gracias por tus consejos y opinione. good harp !

[@Str4ng3F0lk]

tabs for that opening riff?

[@AbcAbc-zn8uo]

I got MBDeluxe 2day and in my opinion it's great harmonica for classic blues, bcause chords are incredibly beatufill, but I have one problem: comparing Deluxe to Rocket I think, that Rocket's plastic comb is much more comfortable to play. Rocket is also tighter, it has, i think, 6 screws, Deluxe has only 3 and it really matters if you want to play overblows without any customs.

[@bgdn5]

I agree the wooden comb on any MB gives great sound but one is so inconvenience to play up with TB technic. The other problem is brass reeds they gives great sound but have an aptitude to be brocken as well. So the semiwooden acrilic comb is the way to get fool advantage in harmonica's building. The comb of Suzuki and the reeds from...? Who does know?

[@Cartman-TV]

Great - ist it a deluxe c major (key in c?)?

[@jonbeckleymorrisblues]

I've always liked the 1896. Guess I always will. But the Deluxe sounds cool. More than even the others.

[@garysellars8914]

Interesting about the original MB with nails. Adam Gussow that's all he uses so i wonder how he gets round the issue of getting access to the reeds and putting the nails back in and stuff.

[@nytrayfl2]

I've been wondering the same thing.

[@faethe000]

My go-to these days is the Kongsheng Solist.

[@Harmonica123]

thanks for sharing

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I started out as a teenager with a Hohner Pocket Pal, which was a nasty, wretched-sounding thing that really fought against me and was a pig when I was learning to bend. As an inexperienced player who didn’t know better I decided to avoid Hohner like the very plague, and moved onto Lee Oskars, which were so easy to learn on. Bright, responsive and easy to bend. Also really durable. The reeds last a long time. I’d been exclusively playing Lee Oskar’s for over 20 years and then a few months ago I had some spare cash and was curious to try the Seydel 1847 Silver. I was expecting it to be harder to play - part of the reason I brought it, really. I was curious to try out stainless steel reeds, and thought the challenge would help me to focus and improve my technique. I was very surprised, however, how easy I found it to play. It’s slower to react so Ive had to adapt my technique and practice more for playing faster runs, but I adore the fatness of the sound. It’s really got some muscle. And it sounded so much better than the Lee Oskar when playing chords. Now that I’ve already been unfaithful to my Lee Oskars with my new affair with Seydel, I thought why not play the field a bit more? So I’ve just got a MBD to see how that sounds and feels. I’ve yet to try it - it only arrived an hour ago - but I’m looking forward to it. I’m never going to divorce my Lee Oskar’s. They are so easy to play and are great for fast runs and single- note playing. And I can’t afford replacing them all with either a Marine Band or an 1847. But I really appreciate how different harmonicas have different characters, depending on what I want to play. EDIT: I’ve just tried my MBD for the first time. Sounds good. Plays well without any need for gapping. But I some issues - and they’re quite significant to me. 1. The way the reed plate protrudes over the holes is sharp and not very comfortable on the lips. The rear corners of the cover-plate are quite sharp when I cup my hands around them. Not a problem with my Lee Oskars or 1847s. This is the least comfortable harmonica I’ve ever played and can imagine my lips will get sore over a long period of playing. 2. 8 draw wouldn’t sound at all. Rather than take it apart I gave it a good hard tap and then sucked as hard as I could to try and free the reed. A hair came out and went in my mouth. About and inch and a half long, belonging to someone who dies their hair red so definitely not mine! Whilst this solved the problem with 8 draw, it’s not very hygienic and not reflective of the sort of quality control I expect with a harp that cost this much. 3 It’s easier to play than my Seydel but I don’t find the sound it produces to be anywhere near as rich or satisfying. The low notes aren’t as fat and the high notes are squeakier and harder to play cleanly. 4.It plays about as easily as my Lee Oskar, and the chords sound richer. It’s also louder. I found that this is due to the side vents. When I covered them up it sounded the same as my Lee Oskar in the same key. The tone is a little warmer but not better enough to justify the difference in price. 5. I find the 1847 also holds its bends better, longer and more consistently for me. 6. It’s also tiny compared to my other harps and doesn’t leave as much finger-space to hold it with. I don’t regret buying it, but I probably won’t get any more. I’ll stick to Lee Oskars for responsiveness, brightness and ease of playing and Seydel 1847 for richness, warmth and muscle.

[@emilehobo]

Meisterklasse

[@Tempest19901]

Never tried Marine Band Deluxe...Played a lot of harps...SP 20, MS Bluesharp, Seydel Session Steel, Lee Oskars, Marine Bands, Suzuki Manji, Suzuku Firebreath, Eastops, and more. I tongue block 90 percent. Not sure I have a favorite. Gotta try one

[@markwalmsley5892]

I've got four Lee Oscars had them for years still in tune no problem with them very durable don't like wooden reeds have some golden Melodys and rocket amp stay harpen!!

[@licandres01]

is it the same as the crossover?

[@denniscochran1747]

Marine Bands Deluxes are like they never we're so Nice

[@garysellars8914]

Special 20, Suzuki Manji, Hohner Rocket and Rocket low, Seydel Session steel powerbender and powerdraw tunings. Manji has the bite i like but the bends are off or harder or something. Plus the low end seems lacking a bit on the Manji on holes 123 i feel.

[@christophergalarneau3682]

I play the hohner blues harp from the ms

[@moc1man]

I preferred the special 20 Marine bands. I wish they would bring them back.

[@Ironman-harmonica]

Golden Melody , Marine band Deluxe

[@Irariwe]

Hi Ronnie I am thinking of getting de luxe in G. Would you recommend G for de luxe? Thanks

[@Harmonica123]

Yes

[@simonb4689]

I play special 20 C and rocket low f

[@mauriciolacruz]

Marine Band Deluxe or Marine Band Crossover? Which one do you prefer? I do prefer the Crossover, it sounds louder (more powerful).

[@markwalmsley5892]

What is your honest opinion on the Lee Oscar

[@mauriciolacruz]

@@markwalmsley5892 Have never tried one. Can't tell you. Sorry.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

It’s the best to me. It has that original marine band sound, overblows well, has screws instead of rivets, rounded covers, sealed comb, and it’s only like 10 dollars more than a standard marine band. The best playing harp I’ve ever played was a seydel 1847 lightning but they’re just too expensive. I could get 2 deluxes for the price of a single 1847 lightning, and while I think the overall quality is marginally better with 1847s, the one thing it definitely does worse is overblows. Sometimes on 1847s you get squealing from the reed when trying to overblow and I’ve never had that happen with even the basic marine band, let alone a deluxe or crossover. I just got a key of F and a key of D marine band and I can overblow 4,5, and 6 easily with them right out of the box.

[@winstonchurchill624]

I tried a few different kinds of harmonica, but I now only play special 20s besides a rocket in low F. But trust me, if they made low tune special 20s I'd be all over that.

[@Harmonica123]

once upon a time they did. I love the Rocket Low for low turnings.