Hohner Marine Band Thunderbird Harmonica | New

Hohner Marine Band Thunderbird Harmonica- The Meanest, Fattest Low- Pitches Sound Around Available in Keys Low F, Low E, Low Eb, Low D, Low C, Low Bb, Low A, Low G, and LOW Low F


Sometimes the sound of a harmonica in regular tuning is just not fat enough to really counterbalance the power of guitar, bass and drums. Fitted with Hohner's patented bamboo comb, the Marine Band Thunderbird offers the perfect solution. It's tuned one octave lower than standard harps and features an innovative tapered cover design to prevent reed rattle, inspired by the work of legendary harmonica customizer Joe Filisko. The lowest tuned diatonic model available from Hohner, it deliverers a powerful, rich sound that'll make the floor shake. Experience a hitherto unknown dimension of deep-toned harmonica playing, let it carry you away into new sonic adventures, and reshape the perception of how the harmonica sounds


Low tuning
Tuned one octave lower than standard models

Asymmetrical bottom cover prevents reed rattle
Unique cover design with tapered form permits low draw reeds

New reed profiles
Special new reed profiles ensure fast response and high volume, even at extremely low pitch

Triple laquered Bamboo comb
Patented bamboo comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer plus UltraGlide coating on mouthpiece to completely eliminate swelling

SPECS:
Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
Comb (material, color): bamboo, blonde
Comb (finish): triple lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): bamboo
Cover plates: stainless steel
Keys: LF, LE, LEb, LD, LC, LBb, LA, LG, LLF
Type: diatonic
Tuning: Richter
Number of holes: 10
Tonal range: 3 octaves
Length: 10 cm / 3.9"