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364 long body
Physically longer than a standard 10-hole harmonica, with extra holes and more range at the ends.
Product detailSKU #1274115056017
Hohner364/24 Marine Band Harmonica Key of C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A key-of-C Marine Band 364, the long-body version. For players who want more range and wider hole spacing than a standard 10-hole harp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Melody playing that runs past the range of a 10-hole harp
- Players with larger hands who find standard harps cramped
- Folk and traditional tunes needing extra low or high notes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners; a standard 10-hole C harp is cheaper and better documented
- Players wanting a pocket-sized harp for casual carry
- Anyone needing full chromatic range
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Key of C
The default harmonica key. Most instructional material is written for it. Cross harp puts you in G.
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Wider hole spacing
Easier to hit single notes cleanly, but hand position and cupping have to change from a standard harp.
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Diatonic layout
Still one key only. The extra holes add range, not chromatic notes.
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Around $81
The most expensive of Hohner's Marine Band diatonics here; the long body and extra reeds account for the jump.
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Marine Band 1896 family
Traditional Hohner build. Shares the model line's tone character with the standard-size version.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cupping and hand vibrato technique need adjusting from a standard 10-hole harp.
- 02It will not fit standard 10-hole harmonica cases or belt pouches.
- 03Play in gently; more reeds means more to wear out with hard blowing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the 364 and a regular Marine Band?
The 364 is the long-body version. It is physically longer with more holes and more range at the top and bottom. Standard technique still applies, but the reach is different.
02Is this good for blues?
It works, but blues players usually reach for a standard 10-hole. The 364 suits melody-led playing where you need the extra range more than tight cupped tone.
03Should this be my first harmonica?
No. Start with a standard 10-hole in C. Nearly all beginner lessons and tab assume that layout and size. Move to the 364 once you want more range.
04Can I play sharps and flats?
Only through bending, and only some of them. It is diatonic, so the notes of C sit under the holes. A chromatic harmonica is the answer for full range.
Reference
Full specifications
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