{"product_id":"hohner-special-20-harmonica-in-a-diatonic-harmonica","title":"Hohner Special 20 Harmonica in A – Diatonic Harmonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Special 20 Harmonica in A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a responsive and comfortable 10-hole diatonic harmonica designed for expressive playing across blues, folk, country, rock and pop. Its distinctive recessed reed plate construction creates a smooth ABS mouthpiece without exposed reed plate edges, helping the instrument feel comfortable during both practice and longer playing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned to \u003cstrong\u003eA major\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version delivers a warm, full-bodied voice that sits lower than common C and D harmonicas. With \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds, Richter tuning and a durable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Special 20 combines excellent playability with the expressive response needed for bends, vibrato, melodic playing and blues phrasing.\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\u003eSpecial 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgressive\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; Pop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable mouthpiece, warm A tuning and responsive reeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Hohner Special 20 Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Special 20\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly well known for its recessed reed plate design. The brass reed plates sit inside the ABS comb rather than extending to the edges of the mouthpiece, creating a smooth projecting surface that feels comfortable against the lips and makes moving quickly between holes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds, 0.9 mm brass reed plates and stainless-steel cover plates\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a responsive and expressive playing experience. Whether you are playing clean melodies, rhythmic chords or bending notes for blues, the Special 20 offers a versatile balance of comfort, durability and traditional diatonic harmonica character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial 20 in A\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for developing, intermediate and experienced harmonica players who want a warm-sounding instrument with comfortable modern construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for blues musicians because an A harmonica is commonly used for \u003cstrong\u003esecond-position playing in E\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most popular keys in blues and rock guitar music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 is also well suited to folk, country, rock and pop players who want a reliable diatonic harmonica with a lower, fuller voice than higher-keyed models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Diatonic Harmonica in A?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eA major harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e has a warmer and deeper tonal character than a C or D harmonica. 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The Special 20 is particularly well suited to blues thanks to its responsive brass reeds, Richter tuning and excellent suitability for bending and expressive phrasing.\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 playing.\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 is commonly used 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 a C harmonica, giving it a \u003cstrong\u003ewarmer, deeper and fuller tonal character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many holes does the Special 20 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 Hohner Special 20 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 Special 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Special 20 responds well to \u003cstrong\u003enote bending, vibrato and other expressive harmonica techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly popular with blues players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is different about the Special 20 mouthpiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts brass reed plates are \u003cstrong\u003erecessed within the ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a smooth projecting plastic mouthpiece without exposed metal reed plate edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Special 20 have a wooden comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Special 20 features a \u003cstrong\u003edurable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering excellent resistance to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a chromatic harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Special 20 is a \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e using Richter tuning rather than the slide mechanism found on chromatic harmonicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 works particularly well for \u003cstrong\u003eblues, folk, country, rock and pop\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as general melodic and accompaniment playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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