Hohner Marine Band Thunderbird Harmonica LOW LOW F made in Germany
The Hohner Marine Band Thunderbird is tuned a massive two octaves lower than standard F opening up previously unknown creative possibilities for the player to discover new worlds of tone with the meanest, fattest low-pitched sound around. This Harp rumbles!
The Thunderbird‘s unique cover design is based on an innovation pioneered by Joe Filisko. A master harp player, teacher, custom harmonica pioneer, researcher and historian, Joe Filisko is arguably the world’s foremost authority on many aspects of the diatonic harmonica and a key figure in today’s harmonica scene.
The front of the bottom cover is raised at the lower end and tapers off towards the high end. This gives the draw reeds sufficient space to vibrate freely at even the lowest pitches without striking the cover, thus eliminating reed rattle.
The Thunderbird boasts a full, powerful sound unparalleled among low-pitched harmonicas. Special new reed profiles have been developed for the Thunderbird. The result is a fast response and high volume – even at an extremely low pitch. Its revolutionary construction also incorporates Hohner’s patented triple laminated and layered bamboo comb construction first used in the Crossover Harp.
• Type: Diatonic
• Tuning: Richter
• Tonal Range: 3 octaves
• Comb Material: Triple laminated and layered bamboo comb
• Comb Surface: Clear lacquer
• Number of Holes: 10
• Number of Reeds: 20
• Reed material: Brass
• Reed Plates Thickness: 0.9mm
• Reed Plate Material: Brass
• Read Plate Surface: Brass
• Cover Plate Material: Stainless Steel
• Cover and Reed Plate Mounting: Screw Mounted
• Length: 10cm (3.9″)
• Keys: LOW LOW F
• Case: Comes with a zippered case
