Hohner Special 20 A major

The World’s Most Copied Harmonica Design

A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability and comparatively affordable price. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best possible bet.

About Hohner

Hohner has been a major player in the harmonica industry since its establishment in 1857 by clockmaker Matthias Hohner. Over the years, Hohner has gained widespread recognition among harmonica players and has become particularly popular in the United States. In the 1920s, Hohner pioneered the creation of chromatic harmonicas, providing players with access to all 12 notes without needing to bend. Today, Hohner is renowned for its diverse range of harmonicas, catering to players of all genres of music. In addition, they also produce melodicas, a similar instrument that uses a keyboard to produce different notes instead of relying on mouth shape. At Musicstreet, we offer a wide selection of Hohner harmonicas for all levels of players.

Specifications

• Key: A
• Tuning: Richter
• Type: Diatonic
• Reed plates (material, thickness): Brass, 0.9 mm
• Reed plates (surface): Brass
• Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
• Comb (material, colour): Pearwood, brown
• Comb (finish): Triple lacquered
• Mouthpiece (surface): Pearwood
• Cover plates: Stainless steel
• Number of holes: 10
• Tonal range: 3 octaves
• Length: 10 cm / 3.9”