Title: Best Gigging Harmonica Period
Product review: I've been playing harmonica in bands for 15 years, and nothing has ever come close to the Hohner Marine Band in terms of overall sound, volume, responsiveness, durability, and overall buyer value. There may be a few high-end harps out there (like Seydel etc.) that create instruments that sound *slightly* better, but the relatively low cost of the Marine Band in comparison makes it the best overall choice for any serious musician.The wood comb gives it a sweet, earthy, bluesy tone that will never be matched by any plastic comb. The simple construction and widely spaced cover plates allow for tons of projection and volume from these harmonicas.The only drawback is these harps are not in the "Modular System" of the other Hohners like Special 20, Pro Harp, Big River etc. So you can't save money by swapping out the old reed plates for new ones when they eventually go bad. Besides that, you can't go wrong buying one of these.
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