Hohner 560/20 Special 20 Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C | 
| Brand: Hohner
List Price: $43.00
Buy New: $27.00
You Save: $16.00 (37%)
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 15
Color: silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 1.7 x 1.1
MPN: 560/20-C
Model: 560/20-C
UPC: 400912600600
EAN: 0400912600600
ASIN: B0002E51RQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pro Quality | | • | Richter Tuning | | • | 20 Reeds | | • | Genuine Brass Plates | | • | Plastic Body |
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Product Description
Durable plastic comb with recessed reed plates for playing comfort. The stable, airtight construction and full sound make the Special 20 one of the most popular diatonic models. This is the essence of the Classic line -- traditional value and cutting edge technology. Extremely precise tools minimize air loss and ensure a quicker response and bigger volume. As always, each Special 20 harmonica is exclusively handmade.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
I Love This Harmonica October 13, 2004
Ian McFarlane (Santa Barbara, CA)
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
I have been playing harmonica for more than two years now. This was my first harmonica ever; the one I learned on. The notes are clear, it lends its self to bending, and just sounds good. Perfect for learning on. Great for continuous play. I recomend this harmonica to anyone who askes me about brands or keys; the Hohner Special 20 "C".
Smooth, easy to play, easy on the lips May 12, 2005
Stephen Botts (Los Angeles, Ca USA)
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
I am a new harmonica player trying to substitute shopping and technical research for practice and talent. I went out and bought nearly every diatonic harmonica under 40 bucks. Most fell by the wayside. I still use the Special 20 every day for a couple of reasons. The one I have is easy to play. And only the plastic cone touches your lips, not the brass plate that sticks out on lots of Hohners. (That's the only reason the Golden Melody comes in second for me.) Overall, it just feels really nice in your hand, smoother even than the non-stick Pro models.
Unless you are shopping addicted, as I am, this is the only harmonica you are going to need for a long time.
new harmonica for a new player August 22, 2005
Emile Vaccaro (New Orleans, LA)
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
Well, I started on a Kay $1.99 special and they play good too but once I saw how fun harmonica is- I stumbled onto a little better harmonica, an old, old Hohner American Ace and it played so easy, I had to get the top of the line Hohner and got this Special 20 in key of "C." It did take a little while to break in the special 20 before it played as easy and sweet as it's step brother- the American Ace. It has a more contained, refined sound than the other two I mentioned and bends well. I still find my American Ace bends easier but it's probably 10 years old and the reeds are weaker than my brand new Special 20. I am still curious about the Lee Oskars but for the history of Hohner, the average $7.00 cheaper than Lee Oskars, and the fact it is made in Germany, I opted for the Special 20. Awesome harmonica at an awesome price. They also have a short waranty unlike other brands.
Great for beginners November 21, 2006
Steven Lyle (Sacramento, Ca United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I started playing harmonica earlier this year on a couple of supercheap Hohner products, then picked up this one. It costs more, but it's worth it. It has loud, clear notes, is good for playing single notes, and the two-draw is uniquely warm and friendly. Superior to the Marine Band, the Golden Melody, and the Lee Oskar.
Love It ! :-) July 7, 2007
Eric Champine (Upstate New York)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I love this harp. I started out using a "Hohner Big River Harp". That was very nice and I used it to teach me the harp. Then I got a "Lee Lee Oskar Major Diatonic Harp" witch was very nice but I didn't like the feel of it as much as the Hohners. I think they both sound the same and play the same so I went with the feel. I then moved to the "Hohner Piedmont Blues Harp Pack with Case". Love the case ! The Piedmont harps are nice but not as well made as the special 20's so as I get more of the Special 20's I am replacing the blues harps and using the blues harps as backups. As you can see I moved up to the Special 20's after the Piedmont Blues harps and I love them ! It seems like I don't have to blow or draw as hard as I do with the Big River harp or the Blues harp. Also, the metal on the Special 20 feels much better on my lips and makes it so I can play much longer than I could with the Blues harp. It is all the little things that makes the Special 20 fun to use and is what is going to keep me coming back and purchasing more Hohner stuff. I hope this review helps someone out in there purchase.
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