Hohner Marine Band Deluxe C-MajorThe State of the Art – Back to the RootsWith the Marine Band Deluxe, we’ve brought the incomparable sound of the original blues harmonica into the 21st century. By incorporating design improvements which optimize handling and ensure greater volume and faster response, we reinvented the legendary Marine Band harmonica to meet the requirements of today’s musicians. The Marine Band Deluxe is more than just a state of the art upgrade to our benchmark diatonic harp. It’s the rediscovery of deep emotions, the awakening of forgotten spirits, the revival of hidden energies. With the Marine Band Deluxe, you’ll bring the blues to life!Completely assembled with screwsfor easy maintenance Improved covers with side vent s, opened up at back for greater volume and increased stabilityPearwood comb sealedwith two layers of clear lacquer plus UltraGlidecoating on mouthpiece to minimize swellingRounded edgeson reed plates and channel openings for greater playing comfortSturdy zipper caseallows moisture to evaporate whi le keeping dust outTECHNICAL DETAILSReed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mmReed plates (surface): brassReeds (number, material): 20, brassComb (material, color): pearwood, brownComb (finish): triple lacqueredMouthpiece (surface): pearwoodCover plates: stainless steelKeys: F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, GType: diatonicTuning: RichterNumber of holes: 10Tonal range *: 3 octavesLength: 10 cm / 3.9”