Hohner Blues Harp MS Harmonica
Overview
The Hohner Blues Harp MS is a diatonic harmonica that combines the traditional wooden-comb tone and feel that blues players love with Hohner's modern modular MS reed plate system that makes maintenance and customization significantly easier than traditional nailed construction. The pearwood comb produces the characteristically warm, woody tone that is essential to the blues harmonica sound, with a slight rawness and edge that plastic combs do not replicate. The MS reed plates are attached with screws, allowing for easy replacement and maintenance without specialized tools, which is a practical advantage for working musicians who play nightly and need to keep their instruments in top condition. The brass reeds deliver good bending response and a full, projecting tone that works well both acoustically and through amplification. The cover plates are open-backed for maximum volume and projection, and the overall construction is robust enough for regular gigging use. The Blues Harp MS is available in all twelve major keys, making it easy to build a complete set for performing in any key. This harmonica is well-suited for blues, rock, and folk players who want the traditional wooden-comb sound with the convenience of modular construction. The wooden comb still absorbs moisture during extended playing sessions, which can affect comfort and eventually cause the comb to warp if not properly dried between sessions.
Harmonicas
A diatonic harmonica combining traditional pearwood comb tone with Hohner's modular MS reed plate system for easy maintenance, delivering warm woody character with good bending response for blues players.
Instrument Details
$45
Intermediate
Brand
Hohner
Type
Diatonic Harmonica
Made In
Germany
Year
1989
