2021 marks an important milestone for Hohner as the 125th Anniversary for the iconic 1896 Marine Band Harmonica. Matthias Hohner was the consummate businessman and marketer who saw an opportunity with John Philip Souza and his popular Marine Band. Souza was offered an endorsement and his image remains on the case to this day. With very little changes made to the original design over the years this instrument has withstood the test of time and the Marine Band has been utilized in all forms of popular music since the 19th Century. This original style model features stainless steel cover plates with original “Mouse Ear Tabs”. The pearwood comb has been sealed and is emboldened with the original style orange and black lacquer. Its classic cardboard “case” is a simple nod to the humble beginnings of this instrument that brought millions of people the gift of music. 

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