Models

Hohner Marine Band 1896

Diatonic blues harmonica

Harmonica · Germany

A long-running diatonic harmonica model in Hohner's Marine Band series.

Seydel 1847

Diatonic harmonica model

Harmonica · Germany

C.A. Seydel Sohne's flagship 10-hole diatonic harmonica, named for the company's 1847 founding year. It is distinguished by stainless-steel reeds, which Seydel pioneered for durability and a bright, stable tone, and is sold in a wide range of keys.

Hohner Marine Band

Diatonic harmonica series

Harmonica · Germany

Hohner's long-running Marine Band series of 10-hole diatonic harmonicas, made in Germany and tuned in the Richter system. First sold in the 1890s, the line became central to blues, country, and rock harmonica playing and now spans the traditional 1896 model alongside modernized pearwood and bamboo-comb versions.

Hohner Golden Melody

Equal-tempered diatonic harmonica

Harmonica · Germany

Hohner's only professional diatonic harmonica tuned to equal temperament, which lets it play in tune across all positions and keys and has long made it a favorite for single-note melody and jazz playing. It is a 10-hole, 20-reed Richter-layout harmonica; the current Golden Melody Progressive pairs brass reed plates with an ABS comb and stainless-steel covers, and was redesigned for better airtightness and handling.

Hohner Marine Band Crossover

Diatonic harmonica model

Harmonica · Germany

A premium Marine Band variant aimed at versatile, multi-position players. It uses the 10-hole, 20-reed Richter format with a patented triple-lacquered laminated bamboo comb that Hohner describes as water resistant and airtight, plus stainless-steel covers with side vents and an open back for a louder, more responsive tone. Offered across a full range of keys.

Hohner Special 20

Diatonic harmonica with recessed reed plates

Harmonica · Germany

A diatonic harmonica in Hohner's Progressive series known for its recessed reed-plate design.

Hohner Marine Band Deluxe

Diatonic harmonica model

Harmonica · Germany

A modernized version of Hohner's Marine Band in the same 10-hole, 20-reed Richter format, built around a triple-lacquered pearwood comb with an UltraGlide mouthpiece coating to reduce swelling. It keeps the traditional Marine Band tone while improving airtightness, comfort, and serviceability, and is offered across a full range of keys.

Seydel Session Steel

Stainless-steel-reed diatonic harmonica

Harmonica · Germany

A 10-hole, 20-reed diatonic blues harmonica from C.A. Seydel Sohne built with the company's corrosion-free stainless-steel reeds for long playing life and a clear, full tone. It pairs an ABS comb with recessed nickel-silver reed plates and ergonomic, rounded stainless-steel covers, and is offered in a wide range of standard and low keys.

Hohner Super Chromonica 270 Deluxe

Chromatic harmonica

Harmonica · Germany

A 12-hole chromatic harmonica in Hohner's Chromonica line.