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The workhorse harmonica for over 40 years!
The New Standard.
Have you been looking for a new harmonia that is highly versatile? Look no further! The Special 20 Progressive Series 560BX-C in the Key of C is for you!
Response, superior bending, and a rich tone are all unique qualities of the Special 20. Featuring a durable, airtight, plastic comb, it has become the harmonica of choice for musicians that enjoy a wide variety of genres from country and folk, to rhythm and blues.
The Special 20 is HOHNERs all-purpose workhorse, one of the most reliable and popular diatonics on the market. The reed plates are recessed into the injection moulded plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort. Rounded covers without side vents give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians, with a rich chord sound thanks to the traditional HOHNER tuning. A great harp out of the box!
Available in 12 major keys as well as a special Country Tuning, which features a major 7th when played in the cross harp position.
The Special 20 has reed plates which are recessed into the injection moulded plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort. Rounded covers with closed sides give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians, with a rich chord sound thanks to the traditional HOHNER tuning.
Product Name | HOHNER PROGRESSIVE SERIES SPECIAL 20 HARMONICA, KEY OF C |
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Brand | Hohner |
Condition | New |
MPN | 560PBX-C |
UPC | 400912662653 |
Shipping Option | Free Shipping on orders over $94.72 |
- Injection molded plastic comb with projecting mouthpiece for added playing comfort
- Stainless steel covers with closed sides
- 20 Classic reeds
- Recessed 0.9 mm brass reed plates, mounted w/screws
- Replacement reed plates available
- Traditional HOHNER tuning
- Exceptionally airtight
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade German Craftsmanship
Key Selection Chart:

Compare Specifications:
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1896 Classic | Blues Bender PAC | Special 20 Classic | |
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Type | Diatonic | Diatonic | Diatonic |
Tuning | Richter | - | Richter |
Available Keys | G,G#,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F# | G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F | G,G#,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F# |
No. of Holes | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Reeds | 20 Brass | 20 Brass | 20 Brass |
Cover Type | Stainless Steel w/Side Vents | Stainless Steel PAC | Stainless Steel |
Reed Plates | 0.9 mm brass | 1.0 mm brass | 0.9 mm brass |
Reed Plate Surface | Brass | Brass | Brass |
Comb | Pearwood, Brown | ABS, Black | ABS, Black |
Perfect for these music styles | Blues, Folk | Blues | Blues, Country/Western, Pop/Rock |
HOHNER PROGRESSIVE SERIES SPECIAL 20 HARMONICA, KEY OF C
The workhorse harmonica for over 40 years!
The New Standard.
Have you been looking for a new harmonia that is highly versatile? Look no further! The Special 20 Progressive Series 560BX-C in the Key of C is for you!
Response, superior bending, and a rich tone are all unique qualities of the Special 20. Featuring a durable, airtight, plastic comb, it has become the harmonica of choice for musicians that enjoy a wide variety of genres from country and folk, to rhythm and blues.
The Special 20 is HOHNERs all-purpose workhorse, one of the most reliable and popular diatonics on the market. The reed plates are recessed into the injection moulded plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort. Rounded covers without side vents give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians, with a rich chord sound thanks to the traditional HOHNER tuning. A great harp out of the box!
Available in 12 major keys as well as a special Country Tuning, which features a major 7th when played in the cross harp position.
The Special 20 has reed plates which are recessed into the injection moulded plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort. Rounded covers with closed sides give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians, with a rich chord sound thanks to the traditional HOHNER tuning.
Product Name | HOHNER PROGRESSIVE SERIES SPECIAL 20 HARMONICA, KEY OF C |
---|---|
Brand | Hohner |
Condition | New |
MPN | 560PBX-C |
UPC | 400912662653 |
Shipping Option | Free Shipping on orders over $94.72 |
- Injection molded plastic comb with projecting mouthpiece for added playing comfort
- Stainless steel covers with closed sides
- 20 Classic reeds
- Recessed 0.9 mm brass reed plates, mounted w/screws
- Replacement reed plates available
- Traditional HOHNER tuning
- Exceptionally airtight
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade German Craftsmanship
Key Selection Chart:

Compare Specifications:
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
1896 Classic | Blues Bender PAC | Special 20 Classic | |
---|---|---|---|
Type | Diatonic | Diatonic | Diatonic |
Tuning | Richter | - | Richter |
Available Keys | G,G#,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F# | G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F | G,G#,A,Bb,B,C,Db, D,Eb,E,F,F# |
No. of Holes | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Reeds | 20 Brass | 20 Brass | 20 Brass |
Cover Type | Stainless Steel w/Side Vents | Stainless Steel PAC | Stainless Steel |
Reed Plates | 0.9 mm brass | 1.0 mm brass | 0.9 mm brass |
Reed Plate Surface | Brass | Brass | Brass |
Comb | Pearwood, Brown | ABS, Black | ABS, Black |
Perfect for these music styles | Blues, Folk | Blues | Blues, Country/Western, Pop/Rock |