Marine band deluxe is my favourite harmonica out of all my collection and even over the crossover. My marine band 1896 is basically unplayable now due to it swelled up and stuck reeds
I do own a Blues harp in C but I've been thinking about buying a Marine Band in G or A. If I would like to play melodies (like slow rhythm ones )which one should I go for ? And in your opinion. Which one sounds bettter, Blues Harp or Marine Band Deluxe ?
@@BonsaiTeachings Hi, in order to play the main melody of a song, you first need to know what Key the song is in ? You can do it with any key harp. But if you want to stay true to the original artist, then you need to find out what key. For example, to play Over The Rainbow in the original key of G, then you need a G harp. But that's just for playing the main melodies to songs. To play along with just about any song as a blues, rock, or country accompaniment, then you need to learn about what's called "cross" position or aka "2nd position". For example, to play the blues on Stormy Monday in G, you need a C harp. The reasoning behind this is the draw on Hole 2 of a C harp will be the key of G. Now do you get it ? You can look on Google for a list for which cross harp to use for all 12 keys. The only thing you really need to do after that is learn how to bend a note. One day I was doing a draw on 4 and my jaw dropped inadvertently, and lo & behold I learned how to bend a note. From there it's a fast and easy track to being a quite accomplished harmonica player.
Thank you...I think they did a very good job with Deluxe..I can't play the original MB, cause it swells, but Deluxe, no problem, and plays like fire...
I always recommend people try many different keys, makes, models, constructions, comb materials. It doesn't help you to know what I like or do - you have to decide what works for you
Usefull content to me because i have a plan to buy one of them and now I know it will be Deluxe Thank you! Stay tuned
Marine band deluxe is my favourite harmonica out of all my collection and even over the crossover. My marine band 1896 is basically unplayable now due to it swelled up and stuck reeds
That's about right I think
I do own a Blues harp in C but I've been thinking about buying a Marine Band in G or A.
If I would like to play melodies (like slow rhythm ones )which one should I go for ?
And in your opinion. Which one sounds bettter, Blues Harp or Marine Band Deluxe ?
MBD
@@HarmonicaMasteryExtra Thanks for replying and now.
What Key do you suggest for such music ? not ( C D or E)I already have them.
A or G@@BonsaiTeachings
@@harmonicamastery Thanks .👍
@@BonsaiTeachings Hi, in order to play the main melody of a song, you first need to know what Key the song is in ? You can do it with any key harp. But if you want to stay true to the original artist, then you need to find out what key. For example, to play Over The Rainbow in the original key of G, then you need a G harp. But that's just for playing the main melodies to songs. To play along with just about any song as a blues, rock, or country accompaniment, then you need to learn about what's called "cross" position or aka "2nd position". For example, to play the blues on Stormy Monday in G, you need a C harp. The reasoning behind this is the draw on Hole 2 of a C harp will be the key of G. Now do you get it ? You can look on Google for a list for which cross harp to use for all 12 keys. The only thing you really need to do after that is learn how to bend a note. One day I was doing a draw on 4 and my jaw dropped inadvertently, and lo & behold I learned how to bend a note. From there it's a fast and easy track to being a quite accomplished harmonica player.
Is it possible to put screws on the standard ?
Yup
They both sound exactly like each other when brand new, the deluxe variant has a improved longer wear and tear life span
ok thanks, I did not know that
Which harmonica has a darker tone, deluxe or 1986?
Deluxe is more mellow I'd say. Try both and you tell me.
Thank you...I think they did a very good job with Deluxe..I can't play the original MB, cause it swells, but Deluxe, no problem, and plays like fire...
I agree 100%
Hi, so the Marine Band deluxe is better?
In my opinion - absolutely. But don't listen to me, test it yourself.
i pity all the old greats for only having the marine band to choose from.
You don't know what you don't know. How will the harmonica players in 100 years time look back at us? Good point!
"...Try one of each and see what you think" ? That's your review? C'mon man.
I always recommend people try many different keys, makes, models, constructions, comb materials. It doesn't help you to know what I like or do - you have to decide what works for you
Standard is better!!
The Marine Band Deluxe now comes in a much nicer neoprene zip case.
ok thanks