This is most obvious if you compare maybe a big river to a marine band in the same key or pro harp to special 20.
Big river harp vs special 20.
Hohner marine band harmonica pro pack.
All of the parts to these harmonicas are supposed to be interchangeable.
Cheaper harps often have thinner reed plates to save metal and are not as loud with a tone that may be perceived as thinner plate thickness actually affects the.
Then there s the big river blue midnight and pro harp.
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And last is the meisterklasse which has a metal comb.
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My venerable and well loved special 20 is way too bendy now it is probably dying of old age.
Hohner big river harp pro pack.
Three blues harps in one box.
Hohner blues harp pro pack.
There s the blues harp with a wooden comb what s the difference between that and a marine band.
Many modern harmonicas from other manufacturers are based on the special 20.
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I ve never played a sp 20 but would recommend a crossover.
It s also 100 portable and can be safely kept in a pocket or bag.
The thickness of the reed plates is also a factor in volume.
Hohner big river harp pro pack.
What s the difference between them and the special 20.
The hohner big river harp is a 10 hole harmonica that is basically the old reliable of the entire hohner line.
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Rontana 183 posts sep 16 2015 4 31 am most people mention the reed plates as the difference.
The mb is the tin sandwich style of harp where the reed plates sit on the comb and extend out a hair the covers sit on the plates.
It is a comfortable harmonica with a great volume which makes it perfect for anyone from a beginner playing with friends to a musician in a semi professional band.
The swan blues harp harmonica comes with a durable plastic black harmonica holder that will help keep your harmonica safe from dust accidents and scratches.
On the special 20 they are recessed within the comb itself.
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I have an excuse to buy a whole new harmonica because it s kind of hard to replace the reeds unlike with yours.
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