Plus, since it has a special airtight design, the Special 20 is the choice for harmonica players of a bunch of different styles - from blues to country, folk to rock. Description Durable plastic comb with mouthpiece for more playing comfort, recessed reed plates affixed with screws. The Little Lady harmonica that came with the deal is also a delight, huge sound for something so small! The Hohner Special 20 is a classic design harmonica the cover plates are stainless steel, on a black plastic comb with recessed, screwed on reed plates for extra air-tightness and comes in a hard plastic case.

This enables the Bluesmaster to respond well to dynamics within your playing and makes precise bending a much easier task. I want to learn "blues" and accompany (in recording my cigar box guitar (3 string, slide, tuned GDG). 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. Diatonic harmonics are widely used in the blues, due to the arrangement of the holes that allow to obtain the chord of the fundamental note (I) and that of the dominant (V). And my son is really happy with it (my son is 12 yo and discovered harmonic music :) - wait to see him singing "Mary had a little lamb" :) and.

The stable construction and full sound make the Special 20 Classic one of the most popular Richter-models. 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.

The sound that comes out of this is crisp and precise, which will suit any playing style, especially the blues. The stainless steel covers are designed with durability and ergonomics in mind, making the Bluesmaster an instrument that is a joy to hold and one that will outlast many lesser harmonicas. In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve. The shiny stainless steel coverplates with the special 1847 3D-imprint and side vents are completely rounded at the front and opened wide at the back for the best sound projection towards the audience.I'm not a technical player, so I can't say too much on that front, but for those who perform with the classic "troubadour" image - I can recommend it. For the first time we created polished stainless steel reeds for the best responsiveness, a beautifully ballanced fat tone and a very long lifetime.