{"product_id":"hohner-special-20-harmonica","title":"Hohner Special 20 Harmonica in C – Diatonic Harmonica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Special 20 Harmonica in C\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth-playing 10-hole diatonic harmonica designed to deliver a warm, expressive tone with excellent comfort and response. Its innovative recessed reed plate design creates a projecting ABS mouthpiece with no exposed reed plate edges, making the Special 20 particularly comfortable for extended playing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds, Richter tuning and a durable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Special 20 is equally at home with beginners learning their first melodies and experienced players performing blues, folk, country, rock and pop. The key of C also makes this one of the most practical choices for learning, with a huge amount of harmonica tuition based around C major.\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\u003eC 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\u003eBeginners, Blues, 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, smooth response and warm tone\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 became particularly influential because of its recessed reed plate construction. Instead of leaving the edges of the reed plates exposed at the mouthpiece, they sit within the ABS comb to create a smooth projecting mouthpiece. This makes the harmonica particularly comfortable against the lips while retaining the responsiveness players expect from a professional-quality diatonic instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 20 brass reeds and specially designed stainless-steel covers produce a characterful, warm sound suited to everything from clean melodies and chords to expressive blues bends. Combined with a moisture-resistant ABS comb and screw-based construction, the Special 20 offers an excellent balance of traditional harmonica tone, practical durability and player-friendly design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial 20 in C\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent first serious harmonica for beginners, while offering enough response and expression for experienced and professional players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts comfortable mouthpiece makes it particularly appealing to players who find traditional exposed reed plate designs less comfortable, while its responsive reeds lend themselves well to developing techniques such as single-note playing, bending, vibrato and expressive blues phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key of C is especially useful for new players because it is widely used in harmonica tuition and learning material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Diatonic Harmonica in C?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e10-hole diatonic harmonica in C\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most popular starting points for learning harmonica. The instrument is compact and straightforward to begin playing, yet offers considerable expressive potential as your technique develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC sits comfortably within the standard harmonica range and is widely used in books, online lessons and tuition material. Once basic techniques have been mastered, the same playing principles can be transferred to Special 20 harmonicas in other keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor blues players using \u003cstrong\u003esecond-position or cross-harp technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a C harmonica is commonly used when playing in \u003cstrong\u003eG\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 within the ABS comb rather than extending to the outer edge of the mouthpiece. This creates a smoother playing surface and helps make the Special 20 particularly comfortable when moving quickly between holes or playing for longer periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDurable ABS Comb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e is resistant to moisture and changing environmental conditions, providing consistent performance without the potential swelling associated with traditional untreated wooden combs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Special 20 an especially practical choice for regular practice, rehearsals, live performance and travelling musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm, Responsive Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 uses \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds mounted on 0.9 mm brass reed plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a responsive feel that reacts naturally to changes in breath pressure and articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts stainless-steel cover plates incorporate a relatively small rear opening designed to contribute to the Special 20's characteristically warm tonal response.\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 C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner protective snap 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\u003eC 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. 10.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hohner Special 20 suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Special 20 is an excellent choice for beginners thanks to its comfortable mouthpiece, responsive reeds and conventional 10-hole diatonic layout. It is also sophisticated enough to continue using as your playing develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key is this Hohner Special 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is tuned to \u003cstrong\u003eC major\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is C a good key for a first harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany beginner harmonica courses, books and online lessons use a \u003cstrong\u003eC harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to follow tuition material without having to transpose exercises into another key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Special 20 a diatonic or chromatic harmonica?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 is a \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e. This version uses standard Richter tuning and does not have the slide mechanism found on a chromatic harmonica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many holes does the Special 20 have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the traditional \u003cstrong\u003e10-hole layout\u003c\/strong\u003e used by most blues-style diatonic harmonicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many reeds are inside the Special 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003e20 brass reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing blow and draw notes across its 10 holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I bend notes on the Hohner Special 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Special 20 is particularly well suited to techniques such as \u003cstrong\u003enote bending, vibrato and expressive blues phrasing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat key can I play in using a C harmonica in second position?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eC harmonica is commonly used for playing in G\u003c\/strong\u003e when using second-position or cross-harp technique.\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 rather than leaving the reed plate edges exposed. This is one of the Special 20's most distinctive design features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Special 20 have a wooden comb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It uses a \u003cstrong\u003edurable black ABS comb\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent resistance to moisture and changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat styles of music is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special 20 is highly versatile and works particularly well for \u003cstrong\u003eblues, folk, country, rock and pop\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as general melodic harmonica playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a case?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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