The Hohner Special 20 is the harmonica choice for many professionals. But it’s great for beginners too. Acknowledging that, the company has launched a special package: Five harmonicas, in various keys, with a durable case to go. Yes! Five Hohner 560/20 Special 20 harmonicas in the keys of G A C D & E, all nicely and safely packaged in a free padded case that will actually hold 7 harmonicas. (So you may want to add Special 20s in F and Bb.)
The Hohner Special 20 is the diatonic (single key) harmonica loved for its price and quality and known for its sweet tone and superior “bend-ability”.
5-Pack Hohner Special 20 (560/20)
Features:
• Five 560/20 Special 20 Marine Band Harmonicas in the Keys of G, A, C, D, & E
• Plastic combs
• Richter tuning
• Pro quality
• Bolted-on covers
• Gray, padded, zippered case with hook-and-loop fastener
• Holds 7 harps
• Plush black interior
• Handle for easy carrying
• Hohner Harmonicas logo on the case
Harmonica players who use the Hohner Special 20 harps:
Prolific music teacher and harmonica player JP Allen says he loves the Hohner Special 20 because he doesn’t have to open up the harmonica to work on the reeds and offset them to get performance at the level he wants. He can play it at low volume, produce lots of bending, and it’s the easiest harmonica to learn on, says JP, certainly worth more than its price of around $30.
Bob Dylan used the Hohner Special 20 on his 2007 to 2008 tour, and it’s the favorite of harmonica virtuoso John Popper of the legendary band Blues Traveler. Actually, the Special 20’s airtight design makes it the most popular among all harmonica players of any style (folk, blues, rock or country).
Other well-know Hohner Special 20 players include:
• Blues – Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry are some of the best in blues.
• Rock/Pop – Bob Dylan, Neil Young, John Popper and J. Geils Band’s Magic Dick.
• County and Bluegrass – Charlie McCoy, Terry McMillan, Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson’s band) and Clint Black.
• Jazz – Howard Levy, Richard Hunter, Mike Turk to name just a few.
All-in-all, the high quality Hohner 20 harmonica provides musicians – and their fans – with great music worldwide. Long may it continue!
