![]() ![]() ![]() A professional would likely have to put stickers or paint labels on it. To make matters worse, the only key label is a difficult-to-read engraving on the cover plate, which is virtually impossible to see in a dark club. ![]() A black plastic comb and stainless steel cover plates don’t create the sexiest looking harmonica. Looks – This harmonica ain’t much to look at. (I guess that’s why John Popper chose it!) 5/5 Stars. Responds exactly as I’d hope a harmonica would from hole 1 to 10. It sounds really beautiful for chords as well as single notes. Tone – The Special 20 has brass reeds, but I guess because of the plastic comb, the harmonica has a dark, warm tone compared to the Hohner Marine Band which is brighter, and the Hohner Crossover which is the brightest of the three. Still, the corners are pretty pointy, so holding it for long periods of time could be uncomfortable, so I dock it one star. The plastic comb is much easier on the lips than a wooden comb harmonica. It was the first harmonica to be manufactured with the reed plate counter-sunk into the comb so that your lips are not exposed to the edges of the reed plate. 5/5 StarsĬomfort – Comfort is one of the areas that the Special 20 really excels. Both the draw bends and the blow bends on this harmonica were very easy to execute and control with precision. ![]() 4.3/5 Stars Total.īendability – The Special 20 has always had a reputation for being very easy to bend out of the box. It’s warm, dark tone, and excellent responsiveness and bendability, along with being comfortable on the lips when playing for long periods of time, make it the choice of countless pros, including John Popper of Blues Traveler. Verdict – The Hohner Special 20 was developed in the 1970’s to be more comfortable and easier to play than the original Marine Band harmonica, and with the plastic comb and counter-sunk reed plate, there’s no doubt that they accomplished their goal. ![]()
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