Hohner M560086: Special 20 C Harmonica, Silver, 30.0 mm*45.0 mm*115.0 mm

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We are all keen to share our vast knowledge of instruments and brands and models with you and will happily talk to you all day about “all things musical” and of any aspect of playing, using or learning a musical instrument. I was probably playing way too hard and that was a long time ago, but did want to share my experience here. For further information on the nature of the review controls, as well as the possibility of contacting the author of the review please consult our CGU. It was the first model to use reeds embedded in the comb, giving more projection to its chord sound, typical of Hohner's traditional tuning.

The Hohner Special 20 features the progressive technology, that allows you to develop your own style of playing and become one of the best harmonica players! The Special 20 is the kind of harmonica you rely on, and the pick for countless gigging players (including Bob Dylan on his 2007/2008 tour). To make matters worse, the only key label is a difficult-to-read engraving on the cover plate, which is virtually impossible to see in a dark club.

Construction-wise, and in pricing as well, the Bluesmaster is comparable to the Hohner Special 20, and like its competitor it features non vented covers and recessed reed plates.

A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica i. The stable construction and full sound make the Special 20 Classic one of the most popular Richter-models. The Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece, which makes it more comfortable to play. Very comfortable to play, it has a great quality response to the blow, with a rich and distinctive sound. Subsequent investment and expansion eventually led to Suzuki becoming one of the world's most respected manufacturers of harmonicas.Back in the day we used to dunk our harps in water to get a more raw, coarse sound but it can take a toll on a pear wood harp but I'm told with the all synthetic comb on the 20 that's not as big an issue. A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic h. This is the Standard Richter tuned Session Steel, however you can also get it in Paddy Richter, PowerDraw, PowerBender, Melodic Maker, Circular/Melody King, Country, Natural Minor and Harmonic Minor.