Marine Band 1896 produces authentic blues sound with essentially the same body as the original patented 1896 design. It comes assembled with the covers fixed with screws for easy maintenance and the reed plates fastened with nails, just like the traditional style. Reduced swelling and clearer sound with a double lacquered comb made from pearwood help make this instrument sound even better. Enjoy the harmonica that legends such as Little Walter, John Lennon, Paul Butterfield and Bruce Springsteen made famous.