HOHNER SPECIAL 20 HARP HARMONICA

10 HOLE 20 REED 560/20

KEY OF D

The workhorse harmonica for over 40 years.

• German craftsmanship provides superior response, bendability and tone
• Precision molded plastic comb for unmatched comfort and durability
• Recessed reed plates and airtight design for consistently excellent performance

The World’s Most Copied Harmonica Design

A unique and instantly recognisable sound, beautifully mellow and sweet with superb response, superior bendability and based on a revolutionary concept: the HOHNER Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. More comfortable to play, resistant to warping and swelling and not surprisingly, the most copied harmonica design worldwide.

The distinctive sound of the Special 20 is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop.

While the HOHNER Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs,  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.

Response, superior bending, and a rich tone are all unique qualities of the Special 20.  Featuring a durable, airtight, plastic comb, it has become the recommended go-to harp for harmonica players of any style and harmonica of choice for musicians across a wide variety of genres from country and folk, to rhythm and blues and beyond. 

The HOHNER Special 20 was played by Bob Dylan on his 2007/08 tour and it's likely that are your favorite player has several of these harps in his case. This incredible harmonica is available 12 major keys plus lower and higher octave tunings. Also available in a Special Country tuning with a major 7th in cross harp position.

The HOHNER Special 20 features reed plates that are recessed for a more comfortable feel.
The comb is made from resilient ABS plastic and offers ultra-reliable performance under all climate conditions.
The Special 20 also has special cover plates with a small back opening that highlight the warm sound of the world's most popular harmonica.

HOHNER SPECIAL 20 TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Reed Plate Material: Brass
• Reed Plate Thickness: 0.9 mm
• Reed Plate Surface: Brass
• Number of Reeds: 20
• Reed Material: Brass
• Comb Material: ABS
• Comb Colour: Black
• Mouthpiece Surface: ABS
• Cover Plates: Polished Stainless Steel
• Key: D   
• Type: Diatonic
• Tuning: Richter
• Number of Holes: 10
• Length: 10.2 cm (4.0")
• Tonal range: 3 Octaves
• Also available in these Keys: HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G