Blues Bender P.A.C. The Blues Bender features "Patented Acoustic Covers" (PAC) for greater volume and easy note bending with its airtight plastic comb and thicker reed plates for a consistent tone. This instrument is ideal for those learning to play the blues and are developing their note bending skills. Other Hohner harmonicas which are designed for blues players include the Marine Band, the Blues Harp and the Special 20. The Blues Bender comes with 30 days of Free Lessons from David Barrett's BluesHarmonica.com. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for greater volume Easier note bending due to an airtight plastic comb Thicker reed plate for consistent tone Longer lasting reeds Specifications item name Blues Bender P.A.C. series Enthusiast type diatonic tuning Richter Number of holes 10 Reeds 20 brass Reed plates 0,9 mm brass Cover surface stainless steel Reed plate surface brass Mouthpiece surface ABS Comb ABS, black