What is the most expensive Hohner harmonica?

Price: $13,750

His Marine Band set, developed by Hohner, went up for auction at a whopping $13,750 because it came with a note that proved its authenticity.

Which is the best Hohner harmonica?

The Special 20 Harmonica

The Special 20 is a professional grade harmonica that is very accessible to beginning players. It's construction allows it to be both comfortable and responsive allowing the player to perform at the highest level which is why it is the choice of most of Hohner's Professional Players.

Are old harmonicas worth money?

If it is in impeccable condition and has its original box, then it is probably worth even more. On very rare occasions, even something which looks to most people like any other old harmonica may be a highly sought after model and a harmonica collector might be eager to take if off your hands.

Are all Hohner harmonicas still made in Germany?

All models are made in Germany. Today there are a number of variations: Classic: the original Marine Band with a pearwood lacquered comb and brass reedplates.

How much does a professional harmonica cost?

A good beginner, yet still pro quality, 10-hole diatonic harmonica is somewhere between $35-$90. A good quality, chromatic harmonica will cost somewhere between $120-$250.

Sound differences between cheap and expensive harmonicas

What harmonicas are worth money?

What harmonica does Bob Dylan use?

Dylan's harmonica of choice is the Hohner harmonica.

What is the easiest harmonica to play?

How do I disinfect a harmonica?

Cleaning the Comb – spray with alcohol and use small round brush to clean holes and chambers. Then wipe dry with cloth. Cleaning the Cover Plates – spray with alcohol and carefully wipe inside and outside surfaces with cloth.

How old are harmonicas?

The harmonica, that most modest of instruments, has ancestors that go back to Asia over a thousand years ago. But the "mouth organ" or "harp" as we know it today dates back only to 19th century Germany.

What harmonica do most professionals use?

The Hohner Marine Band Harmonica is one of the most well-known Harmonicas used by leading professional harmonica players. Appearance: The cover plates of this harmonica are made out of arched stainless steel covers with side vents, and fastened to the comb for extra support.

Which brand harmonica is best?

What kind of harmonica does Mickey Raphael play?

In this video, he tells us how he first discovered his love for the blues harmonica, and why he digs the new Harp Blaster HB52 from HOHNER and sE Electronics.

What key harmonica did John Lennon use?

In his article Little Child: The Harmonica in Beatle Music, Greg Panfile suggests that Lennon used a chromatic in the key of G. Well, it is possible to play both riffs on a G chromatic - of course, it is possible to play these notes on a chromatic tuned in any key.

What harmonica did Billy Joel use?

Billy Joel has been playing Hohner Harmonicas his entire career and was featured on his first top 20 single and first gold album. "Piano Man" is a rock anthem that is instantly recognizable around the world.

What kind of harmonica does Stevie Wonder?

Although Stevie now mainly plays a custom made Huang harmonica, many of his recordings feature the Hohner Chromonica Super 64. Players wishing to attempt to replicate his sound will find this a good starting point, as it offers the necessary four octave range at a competitive price point.

What key of harmonica should I get?

C is the best key to get started because the length of the reeds is average and it's also the most common key in music. Out of all 12 keys a harmonica in G has the longer reeds and a harmonica in F# has the shortest reeds, C is right in the middle for reed length.

What's the difference between a chromatic and diatonic harmonica?

Types of Harmonicas

There are two main categories of harmonicas: Diatonic – which only contains the notes of a specific scale and are mainly used in Blues, Rock, Country and Pop music. Chromatic – which can play all notes in the chromatic scale and are mainly used in Jazz and Classical music.

Is the Hohner Special 20 good for blues?

Hohner's Special 20, on the other hand, is a beginner's dream. Easy to play, versatile, and preferred by the harmonica genius John Popper, the Special 20 is a unique kind of harp, especially since it fits into blues, folk, rock, and country music just perfectly.

What is the most popular harmonica key?

In other analyses of popular music keys (albeit usually with much smaller datasets) C major has been shown to be the most widely used key by a significant margin. G major has usually been a distant second – often around half as frequently used as C major.

What does key of C mean harmonica?

On a C harmonica, the lowest note is a C note (hole 1 blow). The C note is the central pitch, the natural tonic. Therefore, this harmonica can be said to be tuned in C Major. There can also be other ways to determine the key of harmonica.

How long do harmonicas last?

With steady playing, a harmonica should go at least 6 months before a reed goes bad. Modern harmonicas seem to last much longer than the older ones. The next step is a harmonica repair kit. Here I'll hand over to the experts.