What kind of harmonica does Buddy Green play?

Answer 1

mostly hohner marine band i think From BuddyGreene.com, in his own words: "I use and endorse Hohner harmonicas. The diatonic models I use include: Golden Melody, Marine Band, and Meisterklasse, and one Special 20 that's been factory tuned to a D harmonic minor (used on "Bubba, The Wandering Gypsy" from Buddy Greene and Friends - Live!, now out of print). I have several keys of re-tuned diatonics with the 5th hole draw note raised a half step for more melodic playing in 2nd position (more on this later). I also have three Chromonica 270s, in keys of A, C, and G, and a Toots Thielemans Mellowtone chromatic in the key of C, and a couple of 64 Chromonica 280s, one of which is an old antique.

"Because of the inconsistencies that occur with mass production, playing harmonica at a professional level can be problematic. As I began to advance on the harmonica I was often dissatisfied with the way a new harp played - a note wouldn't respond well or seemed too hard to bend, or there were air leaks and rattles. Either I would send the harp back to Hohner for adjustment or sometimes just buy another instrument. I eventually became an endorser of Hohner harmonicas, and remain so to this day. As an endorser, I get some special attention from their service department, and most of my needs are met. "In the early '90s I met my good friend Joe Filisko. Joe was already on his way to becoming an expert in harmonica repair and harmonica history. He graciously offered to make some repairs and adjustments for me and has continued to do so for the past 15 years. He also customizes Marine Bands - sealing the wooden comb, adjusting the reeds, etc. - and, since I prefer the M.B. sound on certain styles of playing, has customized a few keys for me, as well as produce some low octave harps (check out "The Road to Lisdoonvarna" on the Happy Man CD on which I use a low octave C to play in 3rd position or the D minor Dorian scale)." For more, go to http://www.BuddyGreene.com