{"product_id":"hohner-m590106-big-river-harp-ms-in-a-diatonic-harmonica","title":"Hohner M590106 Big River Harp MS in A – Diatonic Harmonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner M590106 Big River Harp MS in A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile 10-hole diatonic harmonica combining robust modern construction with the expressive response expected from Hohner’s German-made MS Series. Its durable black ABS comb, 20 brass reeds and stainless-steel cover plates provide comfortable, dependable playability for blues, folk, country, rock and roots music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned to \u003cstrong\u003eA major\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version delivers a warm, full-bodied voice and is particularly useful for blues musicians playing in E using second-position technique. Hohner’s \u003cstrong\u003eMS – Modular System – construction\u003c\/strong\u003e also allows compatible combs, reed plates and cover plates to be interchanged across the MS range, providing useful flexibility for maintenance and component replacement.\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\u003eBig River Harp MS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM590106\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\u003eA 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\u003eBlack ABS\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, Folk, Country, Rock \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\u003eWarm A tuning, durable construction and modular MS design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Hohner Big River Harp MS Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Big River Harp MS\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional 10-hole diatonic playability with durable construction designed for regular practice, rehearsal and performance. Its resilient ABS comb provides reliable performance across changing temperatures and humidity levels, while 20 brass reeds give players the dynamic response required for clear melodies, chords, bends and expressive articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eMS Modular System\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a practical advantage. The comb, reed plates and cover plates can be interchanged with compatible components from other Hohner MS Series harmonicas, making maintenance and compatible component replacement more straightforward. Torx screw construction also provides convenient access when servicing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBig River Harp MS in A\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent option for beginners, developing players and experienced musicians looking for a dependable diatonic harmonica with a warm, versatile voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts A tuning makes it especially useful for blues and rock musicians, as an A harmonica is commonly used for \u003cstrong\u003esecond-position playing in E\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its familiar 10-hole Richter layout, durable ABS construction and approachable playing feel make the Big River Harp MS suitable for beginners as well as more experienced musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is the Big River Harp suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003efolk, western and Nashville-style country music\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its standard diatonic construction also makes it highly capable for blues, rock and roots playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key can I play in using an A harmonica in second position?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eA harmonica is commonly used for playing blues in E\u003c\/strong\u003e when using second-position, also known as cross-harp technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is an A harmonica useful for guitar-based music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key of \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e is extremely common in blues and rock guitar music. Because an A harmonica works naturally for second-position playing in E, it is particularly useful when playing alongside guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does an A harmonica sound compared with a C harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn A harmonica is pitched lower than C, giving it a \u003cstrong\u003ewarmer, deeper and more rounded tonal character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Hohner MS Series combs, reed plates and cover plates can be interchanged for greater flexibility when maintaining or replacing components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many holes does the Big River Harp MS have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the traditional \u003cstrong\u003e10-hole diatonic harmonica layout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many reeds does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big River 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 Big River Harp MS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its Richter-tuned diatonic layout supports expressive techniques including \u003cstrong\u003enote bending, vibrato and blues-style articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Big River Harp MS have a wooden comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It features a \u003cstrong\u003edurable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent resistance to moisture and environmental changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of an ABS comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABS is moisture resistant and maintains consistent dimensions during regular playing, making it particularly practical for practice, rehearsals, travelling and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Big River Harp MS chromatic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica using Richter tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not feature the slide mechanism found on chromatic harmonicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Big River Harp MS easy to maintain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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