With the Marine Band Deluxe, we’ve brought the incomparable sound of the original blues harmonica into the 21st century. By incorporating design improvements which optimize handling and ensure greater volume and faster response, we reinvented the legendary Marine Band harmonica to meet the requirements of today’s musicians. The Marine Band Deluxe is more than just a state of the art upgrade to our benchmark diatonic harp. It’s the rediscovery of deep emotions, the awakening of forgotten spirits, the revival of hidden energies. With the Marine Band Deluxe, you’ll bring the blues to life!
 
FEATURES
 
	
	
Completely assembled with screws
	
Completely assembled with screws for easy maintenance
	
	
	
Reinforced covers with side vents and open back
	
Improved covers with side vents, opened up at back for greater volume and increased stability
	
	
	
Enhanced playing comfort
	
Reed plate edges and channel openings rounded off for greater playing comfort
	
	
	
Triple lacquered pearwood comb
	
Pearwood comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer plus UltraGlide coating on mouthpiece to minimize swelling
	
	
	
Zipper case
	
Sturdy zipper case allows moisture to evaporate while keeping dust out.
	
 
SPECS
 
	
		
			
Reed plates (material, thickness):
			
brass, 0.9 mm
		
		
			
Reed plates (surface):
			
brass
		
		
			
Reeds (number, material):
			
20, brass
		
		
			
Comb (material, color):
			
pearwood, brown
		
		
			
Comb (finish):
			
triple lacquered
		
		
			
Mouthpiece (surface):
			
pearwood
		
		
			
Cover plates:
			
stainless steel
		
		
			
Keys:
			
F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
		
		
			
Type:
			
diatonic
		
		
			
Tuning:
			
Richter
		
		
			
Number of holes:
			
10
		
		
			
Tonal range:
			
3 octaves
		
		
			
Length:
			
10 cm / 3.9”