Hohner Special 20 Harmonicas
If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best bet.
A unique, beautifully mellow sound based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability and comparatively affordable price. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best possible bet.
Recessed reed plates
The reed plates are recessed for a more comfortable mouthpiece
Durable plastic comb
Reliable performance under all climate conditions thanks to resilient plastic comb
Special cover plates
The cover plates have a small back opening to highlight the warm sound.
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German craftsmanship provides superior response, bendability and tone
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Precision molded plastic comb for unmatched comfort and durability
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Recessed reed plates and airtight designfor consistently excellent performance
Diatonic harmonicas are tuned to a single major scale and were originally designed for songs with simple harmonic forms.
However, their construction enables the special techniques of bending and overblowing, by which the tonal range can be augmented
Specifications
| Reed plates (material, thickness): | brass, 0.9 mm |
| Reed plates (surface): | brass |
| Reeds (number, material): | 20, brass |
| Comb (material, color): | ABS, black |
| Comb (finish): | ABS |
| Mouthpiece (surface): | ABS |
| Cover plates: | stainless steel |
| Keys: | HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G |
| Type: | diatonic |
| Tuning: | Richter/Country (Country just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G) |
| Number of holes: | 10 |
| Length: |
10.2 cm / 4.0" |