 Surprised |
| Review Date: January 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D. Donato, Watertown, CT USA |
| WOW, Ive Gotten all kinds of harps, Blues Harps, Special 20s, Lee Oskars, and Golden Melodies. I NEVER purchased a Mraine Band becasue Ive read bad reviews about it online. I just got one and am surprisingly pleased with it! I like it better than my plastic combed Special 20s!!! The Sound is AMAZING the ease of bending is AMAZING. I also compared the size to the Lee Oskars and it is smaller, it look to be the same size as a special 20 but it FEELS so much smaller in your hand which allows for great hand effects. If you are a prospective harp buyer and youve heard negative reviews like me about the dowsides of the Marine Band, i urge you to TRY IT and i think you will really enjoy playing it. I havent had problems with the wood swelling yet, but I Dont think that will be a big deal even if it does happen. Give the MB a try. |
Classic Hohner Marine Band
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| Review Date: January 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jim Thompson, New Milford, CT United States |
The Marine Band is the quintessential harmonica. It is the classic choice among blues and rock musicians. The great thing about this harmonica is that it is also perfect for beginners. It is easy to play and has a beautiful sound. It is extremely made and durable. This one will last a long time- plus Hohner stands behind their products!
Bottom line- if you are going to buy a harmonica then this is the one. It's affordable, well made and sounds great! This IS the best harmonica for your money.
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Best harmonica for my needs so far...
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| Review Date: August 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Matthew Evans, CA, USA |
This is the third type I have purchased so far, the other two being the Hohner Special 20's and Lee Oskar Major Diatonic. As far as quality, warmth, looks, and appeal, this harmonica beats them all hands down in every category! My favorite thing about this harmonica is the classic wooden comb, giving it a much more rich, folky, Bob Dylan-esque tone (which is what I was going for). I find bending and overblowing much easier on this harmonica as well although that is not what I bought this harmonica for.
There is a reason that this is the most storied and popular harmonica of all time. It truly has made me a believer. As for some future purchases to look into, if this is indeed the type of harmonica you are looking for, check out the new line of wooden combed harmonicas made by Suzuki, the Fire Breath and Pure Harp. I have a Fire Breath on its way and can't wait to compare the two!
All in all, this purchase taught me that the wooden comb might be what I was looking for to get that warm, thick, rich tone (as opposed to a metal or plastic cob which will give you a more bluesy, sharp tone). If you are just starting out like I am, go out and purchase different harmonica makes and models when you need a new key. It lets you see what's out there in finding the sound that most appeals to you and the process is so much fun! It's like opening a new pack of baseball cards every time!
I hope this review helped! I wish you all success with your harp playing! |
Keep The Spit Out
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| Review Date: August 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Simon, Rockford, Illinois |
I have been playing a Marine Band Harmonica (favorite keys - C and D) for over 40 years. I agree that the durability is not the best. For the sound I want it takes about a month or two to properly break one in and then with regular playing you get maybe five years out of one. It is very important to keep the spit out of the holes. Which is why you see experienced Marine Band Players always slapping one on their palm sharply several times between runs. You can not put this instrument to bed wet.
That said - you cannot beat the sound. Which is why I gave it 5 stars. |
Great harp
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| Review Date: June 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Thomas F. Lehman, |
| Learned to play on a Marine Band - upgraded after it was lost in one of many moves, and haven't been able to duplicate the sound on either of the other two Hohner's I currently have. It's a great, uncomplicated instrument that allows for lots of versatility. I played mine for 5+ years (fairly regularly) and never noticed any problems or loss of tone. |
Just like 30 yrs ago
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| Review Date: July 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Batz, Red Creek, NY |
| My dad has a Hohner Marine Band Harmonica that my 6 yr old found in a drawer and started jamming out like he had been playing in a blues band for ages. I purchased this for his 7th b-day and it is just like the one my dad has. The only downside is the chincy plastic case that it came in. |
great gift
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| Review Date: November 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ryan W. Koser, Lancaster, PA USA |
| I got my buddy this for a groomsman gift. It was well made and looks like it should cost 200 bucks. Very nice!!! |
Great Product, Slow Shipping
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| Review Date: January 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Emily L. Dorrler, USA |
| The item itself was in very good condition, but it took a lot longer than expected to ship. It was expected to come before Christmas, but I did not get it until January 7th. |
overpriced
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| Review Date: September 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: George, |
i picked this up at the counter of a restaurant chain (you know the one with the rocking chairs outside), it cost about $10 bucks there vs the $30 price im seeing here.
as far as sound and quality, for that price ... im not giving it too much thought. |
Good Harmonica...but
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| Review Date: February 4, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Mark, Colorado |
| I love the sound I can get from the old MB but my biggest problem is that it isn't the most durable for a long time of play. For one thing it isn't made to be taken apart to be cleaned. If you get too gunked up or get a stuck reed you are basically out of luck. Also, the wood comb isn't the most air tight comb out there. For my money the Hohner Special 20 is a better buy. It's about $5-10 more depending where you look but being able to take it apart will allow you to enjoy it longer. |
I remember when these were $3.75
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| Review Date: January 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: EmanEkaf, Seattle, WA USA |
| I never thought I'd be one of those old guys that said "I remember when..." but there has been a ginormous increase in the price of harmonicas. This Hohner Marine Band is still the same as it was 30 years ago when I had several of them that I purchased for $3.75 each (Blues Harps were $5.00). It's the same as it ever was, which is just fine, a great little musical instrument that fits in your pocket. But it's just a harmonica. |
lack of quality
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| Review Date: August 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Aaron Manka, arlington, va USA |
| I wanted to learn how to play a harmonica, and the guy at the music store recommended this harp and this book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica, 2nd Edition. Unfortunately, not all the notes (holes) work. The #2 (E) doesn't work, and the #1 (C) and #3 (G) are spotty, so no first C chord. I can hear the air blowing through or around, but the holes seem clogged whether I'm blowing easy or hard and make a terrible sounding note (my family cringes and can tell I'm blowing that note when I try). The other notes work just fine and sound good. Most of the other reviews praise this model, but mine is defective and doesn't inspire me to practice. I don't know if it's the reed (which I suspect) or how to fix it or replace it, but I shouldn't have to in a new product. Not recommended (at least for beginners). |
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