--- product_id: 712288 title: "Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo" brand: "hohner" price: "$6.53" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/712288-hohner-harmonicas-marine-band-crossover-key-of-c-stainless-steel store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Patented bamboo comb, water-resistant 10 slots with precise note clarity 4 screws for easy maintenance Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo **Brand:** hohner **Price:** $6.53 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your blues game with the harmonica that professionals swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo by hohner - **How much does it cost?** $6.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/712288-hohner-harmonicas-marine-band-crossover-key-of-c-stainless-steel) ## Best For - hohner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hohner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rich, Powerful Sound:** Side vents and open-back design deliver unmatched volume and tonal clarity - β€’ **Effortless Maintenance:** Fully assembled with screws for quick, hassle-free upkeep - β€’ **Player-Centric Comfort:** Rounded reed plate edges and channel openings for smooth, fatigue-free play - β€’ **Travel-Ready Protection:** Sturdy zipper case balances dust protection with moisture evaporation for longevity - β€’ **Premium Bamboo Craftsmanship:** Sealed bamboo comb with UltraGlide coating prevents swelling and ensures durability ## Overview The Hohner Marine Band Crossover in Key of C is a professional-grade harmonica crafted with a patented laminated bamboo comb and stainless steel covers. Designed for superior sound clarity, volume, and durability, it features side vents and an open-back design for rich tonal depth. Its ergonomic build includes rounded reed edges and a water-resistant comb sealed with UltraGlide coating, making it ideal for serious blues, rock, jazz, and soul musicians. Comes with a protective zipper case and maintenance-friendly assembly. ## Description A hundred years down the road, the blues is still one of the most influential musical genres around. Its impact can be heard in the pop hymns, rock songs, and even hip hop tracks from all over the world. So we decided to design a new high-end harmonica for the blues and all the styles which grew out of it, using sustainable raw materials, with a powerful original sound that would meet the needs of this new generation of professional musicians. The result: The Crossover. The patented laminated bamboo comb is completely water resistant and extremely airtight, the tone is bright and crisp and the modern compromise tuning is ideal for single note playing, whether acoustic or amplified, while still retaining a full chord sound. Whether you’re into blues, rock, jazz, or soul, the Crossover provides you with the power, sound, and feel you need to bring your dreams to life. Cross over into a new world of harmonica! Review: CrossOver Gets a Excellent Award from me - Playing the Hohner Crossover, and in a side by side comparison with a couple of special 20's, and Golden Melodys, MS Blues harp and a few Lee Oskar 1910A (i will also do a comparison of the crossover harp to 8 Suzuki harps LATER on). The Crossover, The rest of the competition/comparison Nice tones, None of the harps i mentioned above in the same class as the Crossover harp. Very Flexible None of the harps i mentioned above in the same class as the Crossover harp. Very Responsive Both the Special 20& Lee Oskar 1910 are responsive, BUT!! Not like the Crossover. Fast Response to play fast The Crossover harp sounds Excellent being played very quietly with very little air. I cannot say that about my Hohner Blues Harps, as they demand that you play them with more authority, I have sealed my Hohner Blues Harp's, But they still are not even close to the Crossover for quality of sound and what can be done with the harp right out of the box they are Amazing. The Crossover just does Everything Better, the expression, the full rounded sound, Bending, over blow, the quality of sound from Low to loud, that the Crossover is capable of is very nice! The real question is Does everyone need this high level of a Professional quality instrument. No! That's why many other models of Harps are selling well. The Closest thing to the Crossover is, well in the category of harps I listed above, Nothing, it is far and away superior, if that is what is needed. What about duration, longevity, durability! I dont know i have not had it very long. That said My Blues harps lasted, more than 10+ Years, but dont have anywhere near the sound quality or are as easy to play. This is how i would rate each, remember Opinions are like your third eye, every one has one, good or bad, your opinion may differ. the Crossover, is Excellent in all categories, except size, still trying to get used to it, The Crossover harp is SMALLER!! I mean narrower, and thinner, Comb tine spacing is Narrower, as the comb hole size is smaller about the size of the Blues harp. Crossover harp reeds are placed right up to the leading and trailing edge of the reed plates, None of the other are like that. The Comb they say it is Glue Laminated Bamboo, it is slick, slicker than pear wood or the plastics(PVC) on the others. The Stainless Steel covers are nice, they are opened up a lot on the Back, the Sides are also open like a marine band deluxe covers are, This lets more volume come through the sides, not muffling it, (shoot i can Muffle the sound, if i want with my hand) this provides a cleaner sound, and more volume, when you want it, but can sound raspy also when needed, as the bending and over/under blows come easy. Crossover (Excellent scale 8) Even though I gave the Crossover a 8, that is in the Excellent scale category, None of the other harps are in the Excellent Scale catagory. Special 20 is a very good Harp, Just Not as Good as the Crossover for me that is. (Very Good scale 7) Golden Melody, I have always loved Playing the Golden Melody, it is a great, very Ergonomic, Great Tone, fast playing, (Very Good Scale 6) Lee Oskars are also in the very good category, but!! (Very Good Scale 5) My range is 0-10 in each category, meaning Good 0-10 Very Good 0-10, Excellent 0-10 my MS Blues Harp was at the bottom of the list for me, To me the Blues Harp, plays like a Much Older Model, the quality of sound is number one, then Playability and the Blues harp is just not there (Good Scale 5). These are all, out of the box stock harps, Except Note: all my Blues Harps are more than 10+ years Old, but are no where close to the Crossover. I will soon be testing a Hohner "ROCKET" Again Categories: Excellent - Crossover Very Good - Special 20, Golden Melody, Lee Oskar 1910A Good - Blues Harp Review: Rich depth of sound, clarity, beautiful design - I have a low priced Hohner International Blues Band Hohner Harmonica that was made in China. I love the nasal plaintive sound it makes but the sound clarity is not optimal and it looks cheap. Still, the price was low and good first instrument. International simply means China, ha ha ha! This new Crossover instrument made in Germany is a beautiful one with more clarity and precision in notes that does bleed over into other notes. Thanks to the side vents or design, it has a rich depth of sound, very satisfying to hear. I was unhappy with the huge price tag of $69 on sale (!) and normal price of $79. desertcart still had the cheapest price. Hohner Marine Band instrument is metal, plastic reeds, no side vents, 2 screws, 10 slots, 4 inches (just under) length, 1 1/8" width, 3/4" depth. Stampings are the letters no fancy graphics. Made in China. Nasal sound, not rich, slight bleed, not as clear, but not bad overall. Great for kids or beginners. Cost $6-$10. Paper box, Washable with soap and water. Blow dry. Note: Do not confuse this one with the MARINE Band Blues at $60 made in Germany. Hohner Crossover instrument is metal, bamboo reeds, 4 side vents, 4 screws, 10 slots, 4 inches (just under) length, 1" width, 3/4" depth. Stampings have fancy graphics. Made in Germany. Cost $70-$85. Rich sound, no bleed, precise notes, clarity, very satisfying. For serious players. Comes in black zipped sporty case. Do not wash this. Spray with alcohol and wipe clean. Summary: Yes, buy it. Regardless of cost. But please also buy the first one to practice on and bang around. This one is a finer instrument worthy of more care. ## Features - Completely assembled with screws for easy maintenance - Covers with side vents, opened up at back for greater volume and stability - Patented bamboo comb sealed with 2 layers of clear lacquer plus UltraGlide coating on mouthpiece to completely eliminate swelling - Reed plate edges and channel openings rounded off for greater playing comfort - Sturdy zipper case allows moisture to evaporate while keeping dust out ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007J4A226 | | Brand | Hohner | | Brand Name | Hohner | | Color | Stainless steel | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 986 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00048667329140, 00190786074743 | | Included Components | Case, Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica Book, Harmonica Stand | | Instrument Key | C | | Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.25 x 1.38 inches | | Item Type Name | M2009BX Marine Band Crossover Harmonica, Key of C | | Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Hohner Inc, USA | | Manufacturer Part Number | M2009BX-C | | Material | Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | M2009BX-C | | Model Number | M2009BX-C | | Set Name | Hohner Marine Band Crossover Boxed Set | | Style | C | | UPC | 048667329140 400912662448 048667324732 190786074743 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 90 day warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Hohner - **Color:** Stainless steel - **Instrument Key:** C - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Style:** C ## Images ![Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iS9ogBqDL.jpg) ![Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613hGa3nY+L.jpg) ![Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hqKDaJlQL.jpg) ![Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61V9YG-2KkL.jpg) ![Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RScWSg1EL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Should I get this harmonica, the marine band harmonica, or the special 20? Which one is better?** A: There is no easy answer to that question. The Marine Band is the classic blues harmonica. The Crossover is a wonderful harmonica with a great sound. Personally, I think that it is a better built harmonica. However, it is a tad small in size for my taste. It isn't as comfortable as other harmonicas, at least until you get used to it. The Special 20 is also a very nice harmonica - a lot more comfortable on the lips than the Marine Band. It also sounds great. So, it is a matter of personal taste. These are all great harps. That said, my favorite C harmonica is a Seidel 1847 Noble. Unfortunately, those are kind of pricey. The best C harp in the bang for the buck category is, in my humble opinion, a Seidel Blues Session - great sound, perfect feel in the hand, well made. As I said, it is strictly a matter of personal preference. The 3 Hohners you mentioned are all great. **Q: Is this made in Germany?** A: I have several and all of them were made in Germany. **Q: What idsdrawing and bending?I know how to play the harmonica, but I don''t know this tewrm** A: Drawing is inhaling and bending is what you do with your mouth to raise or lower the key a half step. **Q: I see this one and another one that costs $115. Look the exact same. Any one know what the difference is?** A: I don't know which other harp you are looking at but if it is a Crossover, it should be the same. Depends on which key you are looking at as to the price. Some of the Crossovers are higher in different keys. Or that's the way it was 4-5 years ago when I bought several Hohner Crossover harmonicas. The price was about $10 a piece less then also. By the way, they are great harps! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CrossOver Gets a Excellent Award from me *by W***L on July 13, 2014* Playing the Hohner Crossover, and in a side by side comparison with a couple of special 20's, and Golden Melodys, MS Blues harp and a few Lee Oskar 1910A (i will also do a comparison of the crossover harp to 8 Suzuki harps LATER on). The Crossover, The rest of the competition/comparison Nice tones, None of the harps i mentioned above in the same class as the Crossover harp. Very Flexible None of the harps i mentioned above in the same class as the Crossover harp. Very Responsive Both the Special 20& Lee Oskar 1910 are responsive, BUT!! Not like the Crossover. Fast Response to play fast The Crossover harp sounds Excellent being played very quietly with very little air. I cannot say that about my Hohner Blues Harps, as they demand that you play them with more authority, I have sealed my Hohner Blues Harp's, But they still are not even close to the Crossover for quality of sound and what can be done with the harp right out of the box they are Amazing. The Crossover just does Everything Better, the expression, the full rounded sound, Bending, over blow, the quality of sound from Low to loud, that the Crossover is capable of is very nice! The real question is Does everyone need this high level of a Professional quality instrument. No! That's why many other models of Harps are selling well. The Closest thing to the Crossover is, well in the category of harps I listed above, Nothing, it is far and away superior, if that is what is needed. What about duration, longevity, durability! I dont know i have not had it very long. That said My Blues harps lasted, more than 10+ Years, but dont have anywhere near the sound quality or are as easy to play. This is how i would rate each, remember Opinions are like your third eye, every one has one, good or bad, your opinion may differ. the Crossover, is Excellent in all categories, except size, still trying to get used to it, The Crossover harp is SMALLER!! I mean narrower, and thinner, Comb tine spacing is Narrower, as the comb hole size is smaller about the size of the Blues harp. Crossover harp reeds are placed right up to the leading and trailing edge of the reed plates, None of the other are like that. The Comb they say it is Glue Laminated Bamboo, it is slick, slicker than pear wood or the plastics(PVC) on the others. The Stainless Steel covers are nice, they are opened up a lot on the Back, the Sides are also open like a marine band deluxe covers are, This lets more volume come through the sides, not muffling it, (shoot i can Muffle the sound, if i want with my hand) this provides a cleaner sound, and more volume, when you want it, but can sound raspy also when needed, as the bending and over/under blows come easy. Crossover (Excellent scale 8) Even though I gave the Crossover a 8, that is in the Excellent scale category, None of the other harps are in the Excellent Scale catagory. Special 20 is a very good Harp, Just Not as Good as the Crossover for me that is. (Very Good scale 7) Golden Melody, I have always loved Playing the Golden Melody, it is a great, very Ergonomic, Great Tone, fast playing, (Very Good Scale 6) Lee Oskars are also in the very good category, but!! (Very Good Scale 5) My range is 0-10 in each category, meaning Good 0-10 Very Good 0-10, Excellent 0-10 my MS Blues Harp was at the bottom of the list for me, To me the Blues Harp, plays like a Much Older Model, the quality of sound is number one, then Playability and the Blues harp is just not there (Good Scale 5). These are all, out of the box stock harps, Except Note: all my Blues Harps are more than 10+ years Old, but are no where close to the Crossover. I will soon be testing a Hohner "ROCKET" Again Categories: Excellent - Crossover Very Good - Special 20, Golden Melody, Lee Oskar 1910A Good - Blues Harp ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rich depth of sound, clarity, beautiful design *by M***E on December 11, 2024* I have a low priced Hohner International Blues Band Hohner Harmonica that was made in China. I love the nasal plaintive sound it makes but the sound clarity is not optimal and it looks cheap. Still, the price was low and good first instrument. International simply means China, ha ha ha! This new Crossover instrument made in Germany is a beautiful one with more clarity and precision in notes that does bleed over into other notes. Thanks to the side vents or design, it has a rich depth of sound, very satisfying to hear. I was unhappy with the huge price tag of $69 on sale (!) and normal price of $79. Amazon still had the cheapest price. Hohner Marine Band instrument is metal, plastic reeds, no side vents, 2 screws, 10 slots, 4 inches (just under) length, 1 1/8" width, 3/4" depth. Stampings are the letters no fancy graphics. Made in China. Nasal sound, not rich, slight bleed, not as clear, but not bad overall. Great for kids or beginners. Cost $6-$10. Paper box, Washable with soap and water. Blow dry. Note: Do not confuse this one with the MARINE Band Blues at $60 made in Germany. Hohner Crossover instrument is metal, bamboo reeds, 4 side vents, 4 screws, 10 slots, 4 inches (just under) length, 1" width, 3/4" depth. Stampings have fancy graphics. Made in Germany. Cost $70-$85. Rich sound, no bleed, precise notes, clarity, very satisfying. For serious players. Comes in black zipped sporty case. Do not wash this. Spray with alcohol and wipe clean. Summary: Yes, buy it. Regardless of cost. But please also buy the first one to practice on and bang around. This one is a finer instrument worthy of more care. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible little instrument *by E***A on December 10, 2025* This harmonica sounds incredible and has incredible craftsmanship. It comes with clear instructions on how to care for the instrument and a little on how it’s made. The sound is so smooth and it feels nice to hold. It’s both easy and fun to use! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hohner Harmonicas Marine Band Crossover, Key of C, Stainless Steel, Bamboo - Harmonica Primer Book for Beginners with Video and Audio Access - First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harmonica --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/712288-hohner-harmonicas-marine-band-crossover-key-of-c-stainless-steel](https://www.desertcart.us/products/712288-hohner-harmonicas-marine-band-crossover-key-of-c-stainless-steel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*