Hohner Blues Bender Harmonica - Key of C

Hohner Blues Bender Harmonica

Hohner Blues Bender Harmonica allows everybody access to the bluesy notes needed to make any riff complete.
Designed primarily to make playing and note bending easy for entry level players, the Blues Bender features P.A.C. (Patented Acoustic Covers) from the Marine Band Harmonica, the all time favorite amongst serious players since 1896.

A diatonic harmonica, the Blues Bender also features thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. It is extremely airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and making expressive playing easier.

Hohner Blues Bender Harmonica Features

• A professional instrument designed for those learning to play the blues
• Airtight construction for easier note bending
• P.A.C. (Patented Acoustic Cover) plates allow for greater volume and projection
• Thicker reed plates for consistent tone
• Long lasting reeds

Originally patented by Jacob Hohner in 1897, the special shape of the cover increases the volume of air enclosed between the reeds and cover-plates which, when thrown into vibration and vented through the special side vents, allows for greater volume and projection.

Diatonic Harmonicas
The reeds of Diatonic Harmonicas produce the notes of the scale to which they are tuned. For example, a diatonic harmonica tuned to the key of C would produce the natural notes of the C scale without sharps and flats (picture the white keys on a piano, without the black keys). Each hole has two reeds; one plays when breath is exhaled (blow) and the other when inhaled (draw). The individual reeds are each tuned to play a different note on the scale.

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Hohner harmonicas are the proven choice for both amateur and professional musicians for rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, classical and beyond!
For 150 years Hohner - the world's biggest manufacturer of harmonicas - has proudly maintained a tradition of high quality instrument making. Their mission is to offer a diverse range of models designed to meet the needs of every musician in today's musical climate.

Tireless investment in research and development, combined with knowledge that has been cultivated for decades, insures high quality standards - both now and in the future. By working in close co-operation with the most renowned professional harmonica players, Hohner ensures that their instruments remain on the cutting edge of the industry. Hohner's state-of-the-art manufacturing process uses special alloys and precise stamping and milling tools to produce reeds of optimal sound quality, responsiveness and longevity.

Hohner's long standing dedication to harmonica excellence has inspired a loyal following among players from all walks of life; young and old, amateur and professional.