{"product_id":"hohner-m533016-blues-harp-ms-in-d-diatonic-harmonica-copy","title":"Hohner M533016 Blues Harp MS in D – Diatonic Harmonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Blues Harp MS in D\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic 10-hole diatonic harmonica designed around the expressive tone and playing techniques that define blues harmonica. Its double-lacquered \u003cstrong\u003edoussie wood comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, 20 brass reeds and stainless-steel cover plates combine traditional feel with a responsive, characterful sound suited to bends, vibrato, rhythmic chords and melodic playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned to \u003cstrong\u003eD major\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version has a bright, lively voice that works particularly well for blues, rock, folk and roots music. As part of Hohner’s \u003cstrong\u003eMS – Modular System – Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, its comb, reed plates and cover plates can also be interchanged with compatible MS components, providing additional flexibility for maintenance and customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHohner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues Harp MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMS – Modular System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiatonic Harmonica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD Major\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRichter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Brass Reeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Lacquered Doussie Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, Rock, Folk \u0026amp; Roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpressive blues response with modular construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Hohner Blues Harp MS Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Blues Harp MS\u003c\/strong\u003e is built specifically with blues-oriented playing in mind. Its traditional doussie wood comb provides a familiar wooden playing feel, while a double-lacquered finish helps minimise moisture-related swelling. Combined with responsive brass reeds, the result is an instrument that reacts naturally to bends, vibrato and changes in breath pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eModular System construction\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a practical advantage over many traditional harmonicas. Compatible MS Series combs, reed plates and cover plates can be interchanged, giving players greater flexibility when replacing components or experimenting with different MS combinations. Torx screw assembly also makes routine maintenance more straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlues Harp MS in D\u003c\/strong\u003e is suited to developing, intermediate and experienced harmonica players looking for a traditional wooden-comb instrument with a strong blues character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts D tuning gives it a brighter voice than C and makes it particularly useful for players expanding a harmonica collection into additional keys. For blues musicians using second-position playing, a D harmonica is commonly used for songs in the key of \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond blues, its responsive character works equally well for rock, folk, roots and general melodic harmonica playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Diatonic Harmonica in D?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eD major harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is pitched slightly higher than a C model, giving it a bright, lively sound that can project particularly well when playing alongside guitars, drums and other instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD is also widely used in folk and traditional music, making it a useful key for melodic playing as well as blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players using \u003cstrong\u003esecond-position or cross-harp technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a D harmonica is commonly used when playing in the key of \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly useful for blues and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble-Lacquered Doussie Wood Comb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blues Harp MS features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003edoussie wood comb\u003c\/strong\u003e protected by a double-lacquered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment helps minimise the swelling associated with moisture exposure while preserving the tactile feel of a wooden-comb harmonica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who prefer traditional wood construction will find the Blues Harp offers a distinctly different feel from harmonicas built around plastic or composite combs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMS Modular System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major feature of the Blues Harp is Hohner’s \u003cstrong\u003eMS – Modular System\u003c\/strong\u003e design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comb, reed plates and cover plates can be interchanged with compatible parts from other Hohner MS Series harmonicas. This makes replacing components more straightforward and gives players the opportunity to experiment with different compatible configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResponsive Brass Reeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blues Harp MS uses \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds mounted on 0.9 mm brass reed plates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis responsive reed system reacts naturally to changes in breath pressure and articulation, helping players achieve everything from clean melodies and chords to expressive bends and powerful blues phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTorx Screw Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blues Harp MS uses \u003cstrong\u003eTorx screws\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide secure assembly while making the harmonica easier to open when maintenance or compatible component replacement is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical screw-based construction complements the modular nature of the MS Series and makes the 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Octaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key is this Hohner Blues Harp MS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Blues Harp MS is tuned to D major\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blues Harp MS suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Blues Harp MS is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced players. Complete beginners following general harmonica tuition may find a C harmonica more convenient initially, but D is an excellent additional key as your playing develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blues Harp MS designed specifically for blues?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Blues Harp MS has been developed around the expressive sound and techniques associated with \u003cstrong\u003eblues harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it is equally capable of rock, folk and roots playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key can I play in using a D harmonica in second position?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eD harmonica is commonly used for playing blues in A\u003c\/strong\u003e when using second-position, also known as cross-harp playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does a D harmonica sound compared with a C harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA D harmonica is pitched higher than a C model, giving it a \u003cstrong\u003ebrighter and more lively tonal character\u003c\/strong\u003e that can help it project clearly within a band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does MS mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMS stands for Modular System.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible MS Series combs, reed plates and cover plates can be interchanged, providing additional flexibility for maintenance and customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many holes does the Blues Harp MS have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the traditional \u003cstrong\u003e10-hole diatonic layout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many reeds does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blues Harp MS features \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing blow and draw notes across its 10 holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan notes be bent on the Blues Harp MS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Blues Harp MS is designed with expressive blues techniques in mind and responds well to \u003cstrong\u003enote bending, vibrato and dynamic phrasing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Blues Harp MS have a wooden comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It features a \u003cstrong\u003edoussie wood comb with a double-lacquered finish\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to help minimise moisture-related swelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blues Harp MS a chromatic harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e using Richter tuning rather than the slide-based design found on chromatic harmonicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blues Harp MS is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eblues, rock, folk and roots music\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as general melodic harmonica playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blues Harp MS easy to maintain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eTorx screw construction and modular MS design\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the instrument to be opened for maintenance and make compatible component replacement more straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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