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The Original Blues Harmonica
The Marine Band 1896 is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this iconic 
instrument embodies the real deep blues like no other and is the benchmark against which all others are judged. 
Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly became a prominent voice of American blues of the early 
20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era. It’s the soundtrack of broken hearts and dancing all 
night, of endless prairies and sweaty nightclubs. Like no other harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation 
to express yourself in music, a key to unlock your creativity. When you discover this piece of living musical 
history, you won’t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.

Traditional assembly with nail
Reed plates and covers are affixed with nails for the traditional look and feel

Double lacquered pearwood comb
Comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer to reduce swelling

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): 		   brass
Reeds (number, material): 	   20, brass
Comb (material, color): 	   pearwood, brown
Comb (finish): 			   double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): 		   pearwood
Cover plates: 			   stainless steel
Keys: 				   HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
Type: 				   diatonic
Tuning: 			   Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor.
				   Nm and hm just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
Number of holes: 		   10
Tonal range *: 			   3 octaves
Length: 			   10 cm / 3.9” 

THE METAL HARP
Powerful, loud, fast – metal and rock can be a sonic steam train. A wall of sound, with 
fast drums, hard guitars, and strong melodies. When thinking of metal, would you consider 
the harmonica to be a suitable instrument? Well, it is! And with the Hot Metal, you have 
the perfect first tester to see how a harmonica would work with your metal sound. But be 
warned: you will fall in love with it.

Durable plastic comb
Reliable performance under all climate conditions thanks to resilient plastic comb

Recessed reed plates
The reed plates are recessed into the comb for greater playing comfort

Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
Comb (material, color):	ABS, black
Comb (finish):	ABS
Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
Cover plates: stainless steel
Keys:	F,E,D,C,Bb,A,G
Type: diatonic
Tuning: Richter
Number of holes: 10
Tonal range: 3 octaves
Length: 10.5 cm / 4.1”

The Space Traveler
It's rude to discuss a lady's age, so we won't. But we can tell you that
the Little Lady is not just the smallest playable harmonica in the world,
but also the first instrument to be played in space. Walter Schirra used
her to play “Jingle Bells” during his mission as commander of the Gemini
6 spacecraft, ensuring her place in the history books.
But the Little Lady is so much more: she is a fully playable instrument
with a surprisingly powerful, rich, and consistent sound. Enjoy a little
piece of history – in the truest meaning of the word.

Pearwood comb
The comb is made from pearwood, just like the “big ones”

Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 8, brass
Comb (material, color): pearwood, brown
Comb (finish): pearwood, double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): pearwood
Cover plates: stainless steel
Keys: C
Type: diatonic
Tuning: major
Number of holes: 4
Tonal range: 1 octave
Length: 3.5 cm / 1.5"