Hohner Special 20 Country Db
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Hohner
Special 20 Country Db
Product Info
Article Number:
529944
Brand:
Hohner
Model:
Special 20 Country Db
Category:
Diatonic Harmonicas
Price:
$49.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Special 20 Country Db is a solid, budget-friendly choice for players focused on traditional country and folk. The recessed plates and stainless cover deliver a comfortable feel and a bright, responsive sound – it’s a real workhorse for those genres, and a great starting point for beginners looking for a dedicated country harp.
Product Description
- Hohner Special 20 Country Db
- Harmonica
- Key: Db major
- Progressive Series
- Country tuning
- Comb body: ABS plastic
- Reed plates: 0.9 mm brass
- Cover: stainless steel
- 20 Reeds
- Better feel and playing comfort due to recessed reed plates in the comb body
- Soft and smooth sound
- Typical for country and folk
- Length: 10.3 cm
- Colour of comb: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Recessed reed plates offer a surprisingly comfortable feel in hand.
- • The stainless steel cover provides durability and a bright, responsive tone.
- • ABS comb resists moisture and warping better than traditional plastic.
- • Country tuning excels for traditional folk and country styles.
CONS
- • The 0.9mm brass reed plates can be susceptible to bending with rough handling.
- • ABS comb, while durable, lacks the traditional 'feel' of wood.
- • Limited versatility; not ideal for cross-harp or blues playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Key
Db major
Holes
10
Reeds
20
Cover Material
Stainless Steel
Comb Material
ABS Plastic
Weight
0.25 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Country tuning emphasizes draw bends, making it ideal for the characteristic vocal-like wails common in country music; it’s a modified Richter tuning.
ABS offers greater durability and moisture resistance, but it lacks the subtle tonal complexity of wood. The sound is still very good, just a bit more focused and less 'woody'.
Absolutely. The recessed design reduces the distance you need to move your lips to hit the notes, which is a significant advantage for beginners learning to bend.
