I have bought a Hohner 592 John Lennon signature C harmonica and don’t know what kind of Hohner it compares with. Is it really a harmonica series that stands alone, or is it really another model such as a Marine Band, Special 20, or something else? I am trying to decide if it remains unplayed or if I am going to treat myself to something really special to play and will advance my playing by leaps and bounds. I remain a novice playing single notes clearly and bends elude me (except for the -1).
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I’d guess it’s just a marine band dedicated to john lennon. I’m not a fan of hohner signature harps. They are usually just marine bands with different covers. I dislike Hohner because one of the biggest current rock stars, Neil Young has been playing harmonica with far more songs than imaginable and never a harmonica dedicated to him.
The comb is clear abs.
@stonesamj @njchromaticdude Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but to my knowledge all the signature series or one off harps are the MS Series with different covers. I got this from Kinya Pollard (harp smith, harmonica technician). I take it he knows what he’s talking about.
Same as the Progressive Series of Special 20, Rocket, Rocket Amp. All use the same reed plates, same combs for the Rockets just different cover plates for all the Harmonicas. This is my understanding of how Hohner operate.
Hope this helps.