{"product_id":"hohner-special-20-harmonica-in-e","title":"Hohner Special 20 Harmonica in E – Diatonic Harmonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Special 20 Harmonica in E\u003c\/strong\u003e is a responsive and comfortable 10-hole diatonic harmonica designed for players who want expressive tone, smooth playability and dependable construction. Its distinctive recessed reed plate design creates a projecting ABS mouthpiece without exposed reed plate edges, helping the Special 20 feel particularly comfortable during longer playing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned to \u003cstrong\u003eE major\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version delivers a bright, clear and energetic voice that works especially well for blues, folk, country, rock and pop. With \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds, Richter tuning and a durable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Special 20 combines professional-level expressive potential with a player-friendly feel.\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\u003eE 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, responsive reeds and bright E tuning\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 stands out for its recessed reed plate construction. Rather than leaving the edges of the metal reed plates exposed around the mouthpiece, the plates sit within the ABS comb to create a smooth projecting playing surface. This makes the Special 20 comfortable against the lips and particularly well suited to fast movement between holes and extended playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds, 0.9 mm brass reed plates and stainless-steel covers\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the responsiveness required for clean melodies, chords, bends and expressive blues phrasing. Add its moisture-resistant ABS comb and practical screw-based construction, and the Special 20 becomes a highly versatile harmonica for practice, rehearsals and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial 20 in E\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for developing, intermediate and experienced harmonica players who want a comfortable diatonic instrument with a bright, articulate voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for musicians expanding a collection of harmonicas into additional keys, while blues players can use an E harmonica for second-position playing in \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lively tonal character also makes it well suited to folk, country, rock and pop arrangements where the harmonica needs to remain clear alongside other instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Diatonic Harmonica in E?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eE major harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e sits higher in pitch than commonly used C and D models, giving it a bright, cutting character that can work particularly well in a full band mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher register gives melodies excellent clarity and lends itself well to energetic blues, rock, folk and country playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor blues players using \u003cstrong\u003esecond-position or cross-harp technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, an E harmonica is commonly used when playing in the key of \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComfortable Recessed Reed Plates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining features of the Special 20 is its \u003cstrong\u003erecessed reed plate design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass reed plates sit inside the ABS comb rather than extending to the edges of the mouthpiece. This creates a smooth plastic playing surface that feels comfortable against the lips and allows natural movement across the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurable ABS Comb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 uses a \u003cstrong\u003eblack ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent resistance to moisture and changes in environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional wooden combs, ABS does not swell through normal exposure to playing moisture, making the Special 20 a practical choice for frequent practice, rehearsals, travelling and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm, Responsive Reed System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 features \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds mounted on 0.9 mm brass reed plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a responsive playing feel that reacts naturally to changes in breath pressure and articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts stainless-steel cover plates complement the reed system with a warm yet projecting tonal response, giving players plenty of dynamic control for everything from gentle melodic passages to more aggressive blues phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner Special 20 Harmonica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey of E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner protective case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\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\u003eManufacturer\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\u003eInstrument Type\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\u003eE 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\u003eNumber of Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReed Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReed Plate Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReed Plate Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComb Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComb Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Plate Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReed Plate Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed\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 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 Special 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Special 20 is tuned to E major\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hohner Special 20 suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Special 20 is comfortable, responsive and uses the conventional 10-hole diatonic layout. Complete beginners following standard tuition material may find a C harmonica easier initially, as many beginner courses are written around the key of C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Special 20 in E suitable for blues?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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The Special 20 responds well to \u003cstrong\u003enote bending and expressive articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly popular with blues and roots 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 reed plate edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Special 20 have a wooden comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It features a \u003cstrong\u003edurable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering excellent resistance to moisture and environmental changes.\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 models.\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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