Hohner Special Twenty Harmonica, Key of C

Hohner Special Twenty Harmonica, Key of C

Regular Price: $47.00 | Price with discount: $22.60 | You Save: $24.40 (52%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Played by the Pros Responsive Reeds Smooth Plastic Body for fast Playing German Quality and Craftsmanship Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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new harmonica for a new player
Well, I started on a Kay $1.99 special and they play good too but once I saw how fun harmonica is- I stumbled onto a little better harmonica, an old, old Hohner American Ace and it played so easy, I had to get the top of the line Hohner and got this Special 20 in key of "C." It did take a little while to break in the special 20 before it played as easy and sweet as it's step brother- the American Ace. It has a more contained, refined sound than the other two I mentioned and bends well. I still find my American Ace bends easier but it's probably 10 years old and the reeds are weaker than my brand new Special 20. I am still curious about the Lee Oskars but for the history of Hohner, the average $7.00 cheaper than Lee Oskars, and the fact it is made in Germany, I opted for the Special 20. Awesome harmonica at an awesome price. They also have a short waranty unlike other brands.
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August 22, 2005 (New Orleans, LA) | Helpful Votes: 93 | Rating: 5

I Love This Harmonica
I have been playing harmonica for more than two years now. This was my first harmonica ever; the one I learned on. The notes are clear, it lends its self to bending, and just sounds good. Perfect for learning on. Great for continuous play. I recomend this harmonica to anyone who askes me about brands or keys; the Hohner Special 20 "C".
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October 13, 2004 (Los Angeles, CA) | Helpful Votes: 103 | Rating: 5

M Hohner Special 20
I've always had an interest in performing music but I didn't know if I had the commitment to become skilled. This harmonica is the first musical instrument I played seriously and since then I've also purchased a guitar/amp and a keyboard and studied music theory. This harmonica is a great value and performs like a charm, but to me it's been more than fancy wistle, it's turned my interest in music to a near obsession. Like all Hohner's, this harmonica comes in a plastic carying case of high quality. Made in Germany, quality fit and finish is assured. This Hohner is one of the most popular models becuase of advantages it has over others. They need to be mentioned, and are below. The Special 20 has a plastic comb, many have wood. While playing the harmonica, moister will naturally build up in the instrument. The plastic comb never absorbs the moister, wood combs do (However, when your done playing you should still get the moister out by slapping the harmonica...
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March 22, 2007 | Helpful Votes: 69 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Special 20 - Awesome response, superior bendability and the sweetest tone ever.  This harp is the first choice for those learning to play.  Its special airtight design makes it the most recommended go-to harp for harmonica players of any style, including blues, country, folk or rock.  The plastic comb doesn’t absorb moisture making it longer lasting. Harp of choice of harmonica virtuoso John Popper (of Blues Traveler) and played by Bob Dylan on his 2007/08 tour.  Chances are your favorite player has several of these harps in his case. 12 major keys plus lower and higher octave tunings.  Also available in a Special Country tuning with a major 7th in cross harp position. Top to learn more

Hohner Old Standby Harmonica, Key of C

Regular Price: $12.00 | Price with discount: $8.99 | You Save: $3.01 (25%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Key-of-C harp great for blues, rock, country, folk, and many other styles of music Includes pull-apart plastic case Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow for techniques such as bending and overblowing reeds High-quality construction with 10 holes and 20 plastic reeds Plastic body with plated stainless steel cover featuring classic anchor logo Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Great starter harmonica
I bought this for my fiancée as a starter harmonica and she loves it. It looks nice, plays fine, and seems sturdy. I bought an instruction DVD for beginning harmonica to accompany it and it has been a useful addition. I have no complaints about this harmonica (though I have no particular expertise with harmonicas). It is serving its purpose as a beginner harmonica.
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January 7, 2010 (Shiller park, IL United States) | Helpful Votes: 18 | Rating: 5

Wonderful
Wonderful harmonica. Solid build, hard plastic body with metal plating. Please note, this harmonica is made in China, I guess that is why price is lower. Still I would definitely recommend
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August 12, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Whether you're riding high, singing the blues or just waiting on a train, this harp from Hohner will get you through the day. A longtime favorite of many Country artists, the Old Standby has standard tuning, and this model is in the key of C. Take it with you anywhere.

Nothing like an old friend to get you through the day.

Hohner Diatonic Harmonicas
For 150 years, Hohner's diatonic harmonicas set the industry standard through high quality construction, excellent response and unsurpassed tone. Often called Blues Harps, they remain a fixture in blues, rock, country, folk, and many other styles of music. Traditional Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow for techniques such as bending and overblowing reeds, creating the signature wailing sound typical of the harmonica.

The Old Standby
The Old Standby lives up to its name, with solid Hohner construction to keep it by your side for years to come. Perfect for new players to veteran bluesmen alike, this harp is 4 inches long, with 10 holes and 20 plastic reeds (like most diatonics). The plated cover features the classic Old Standby anchor graphic.

About Hohner
Hohner--the world's largest manufacturer of harmonicas--has proudly maintained a tradition of high quality instrument making. Our mission is to offer a diverse range of models designed to meet the needs of every musician in today's musical climate.

Tireless investment in research and development, combined with knowledge that has been cultivated for decades, insures our high quality standards--both now and in the future. By working in close co-operation with the most renowned professional harmonica players, we ensure that our instruments remain on the cutting edge of the industry. Our up-to-date manufacturing process uses special alloys and precise stamping and milling tools to produce reeds of optimal sound quality, responsiveness and longevity.

Hohner's long standing dedication to harmonica excellence has inspired a loyal following among players from all walks of life; young and old, amateur and professional.

What's in the Box
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Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C

Regular Price: $47.00 | Price with discount: $27.99 | You Save: $19.01 (40%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Includes distinctive protective case Made famous by players from Little Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen, and more One of the world's most recognizable harmonicas, known for its full tone and wood comb 20 reeds with 0.9mm brass reedplates; pearwood comb Tuned to key of C; also available in other major keys, lower and higher octave, and minor tunings Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Hohner Marine Band Harmonica Key Of G
Very good and reliable product.I have purchased these harmonicas all my life.Never had a bad one.
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May 19, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 11 | Rating: 5

Awesome Harp
The Marine Band has to be without a doubt the most responsive harmonica I own. The minute you blow into it the notes effortlessly fly out of it; like running water or a knife going through butter. The Marine Band really cuts through the mix of other instruments in ways that I have not seen other harps do. The tone is great! It speaks with an amazing clarity and has a rich and beautiful timbre that is tight and incredibly focused, yet lush and warm at the same. It is much brighter than the Hohner Blues Harp Overall the Marine Band is a very musically versatile instrument. It will do what you tell it to. If you want to play screaming solos, rock, cry the blues, folk, make your harmonica sing or if you are nuts about tone, this is the harp for you. The Marine Band is ideal for single note playing (you do have to pucker more than you would with bigger harps like Lee Oskar). Additionally, it is comfortable and smooth on the lips, and the comb is sealed off a lot better than the Blues...
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March 14, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 5 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Marine Band (#1896) – The one, the only, the original -- the harp that was there when harmonica blues was born.  Made famous when played by every serious harmonica player from Little Walter to John Lennon, Paul Butterfield to Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and many, many more. The result of over 100 years of tradition and German craftsmanship, it is still the number one choice of top professionals and the most recognizable model all over the world, known for its full tone and wood comb.  Play the Marine Band and be a part of history.  Available in 12 major keys, lower and higher octave Top to learn more

Pretty good, but not the best
I bought this for my wife, who was just beginning to learn to play. The sound is pretty good ... a bit sharper than the other two Hohner models I've heard, the Blues Harp and the Special 20. Honestly, I'd have to say that I prefer the sound of both the Blues Harp and the Special 20 to this one, but I'm no pro. We ended up returning this unit because the 3 draw hole was defective. Actually, neither I nor my wife could get good sound out of 2 draw or 3 draw, but evidently 2 draw is a common problem for novices. Her harmonica teacher confirmed that 3 draw wasn't working right so we returned it. Went and got a Special 20 instead; works fine and, as I said, I think it has a better sound. Also, Hohner advertises the Special 20 as being a better model to learn on, so I think we're sticking with Special 20's for the time being.
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October 7, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 17 | Rating: 4

Bluesband Harmonica Key of C, Clamshell

Regular Price: $8.00 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Sold brass reed plates Top selling beginner harp Available in the key of C Stainless steel coverplate Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Start Out with This Harp
I give this harmonica five out of five stars in terms of its quality-to-cost ratio. I paid about six dollars for the thing in a drug store, buying it just on a lark, but I was immediately impressed with its ease of play and its tonal quality. Sure, it's not in the same category as the Marine Band or the Lee Oskar, but then again, it's about $25 cheaper. Personally, I find that it's quite easy to bend notes on it, although I see some think otherwise. It's comfortable on the lip, too (some people, especially beginning players, find the ridges on either side of the comb of the Marine Band and Hohner Blues Harp uncomfortable. I can't really comment on its durability since I haven't played it that much, but I will say that the Blues Band is NOT a toy (unlike other brands in the same price range). I've even gigged with it and it's sounded great. Anyway, nobody shouted out "Hey, that's just a six-buck harmonica! What the hell?!" I'd certainly recommend that a beginner...
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February 10, 2011 (Clarksdale, Mississippi) | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 5

Product Description

This economical 10-hole harmonica for all ages is a plastic body model designed for beginner level players in the rhythm & blues style. Diatonic, single reed harmonicas feature reeds tuned to produce the natural notes of the musical scale-without any additional sharps & flats (a diatonic instrument). They are ten-hole instruments with the four middle holes comprising a complete eight-note octave-the holes on either side permit chord playing. They are capable of producing bending & overblowing, which will allow the player to achieve sharps and flats. Top to learn more

Decent for Beginners
Not a bad harp for a beginner. I recently bought it (my first harmonica) and within a week blew out two reeds. Has good sound, just make sure not to continually blow or draw really hard on one hole.
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September 5, 2008 (Sacramento, CA USA) | Helpful Votes: 16 | Rating: 3

Hohner Bluesband harmonica 7 piece set with carrying case

Regular Price: $50.00 | Price with discount: $31.99 | You Save: $18.01 (36%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Brass Reeds Molded Plastic Body Stainless Steel Covers Great Starter Set Keys of G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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An incredible bargain I've been wishing for a long, long time
The Hohner Bluesband harmonica 7 piece set with carrying case is an excellent bargain! Many years ago I first happened upon the Hohner Bluesband harmonica (which can be found in various music stores and toy stores for about $6), when I was in need of a harmonica to play and had left all of my Lee Oskar/Tombo harmonicas at home. I bought it thinking for $6 at least I could play a tune. Surprise, surprise when I started to bend all of the notes for blues riffs. No stiffness. A lot of flexibility and the harmonica reeds endured many months of constant blowing. (It brought back memories of buying Hohner Marine Bands in the 1960's for $2,50). BUT unfortunately this harmonica only came in the key of C. From time to time I kept thinking...why doesn't Hohner make this harmonica in all the other keys. They would make a fortune...a harmonica for twenty to twenty-five dollars less than their Marine Bands which could be used as a practice and backup harmonica, put in your pocket wherever...
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February 22, 2011 (Newport News, Virginia 23602) | Helpful Votes: 37 | Rating: 5

Product Description

This great Hohner Bluesband harmonica starter kit gives you seven different key harmonicas (G, A, Bb, C,D,E,F) packaged in a padded hard shell carrying case. Harmonica features Brass Reeds, Plastic body and Stainless Steel Covers. All you need to start playing Blues, Rock, Country or Folk. Top to learn more

Pretty good harps, Awesome case, but the keys wash off
I've been needing some new harps for a while, mainly because i had one C harp, and i wanted some in different keys. The one i had a was a Hohner Special 20 that's been kind of abused to be honest ( dropped, dented, gotten things caught in it, etc.)so i can't really compare the two's quality seeing as how my special 20 is in the condition it's in. but right off the bat when i played these, i could tell they are pretty low volume, but that's to be expected from $5 harps. Bending is relatively easy, and it doesn't take too much air to get the reeds to play. the only major problem I've encountered is that the keys are printed on the front of the comb, this causes the keys to completely rub off after a few times wiping the spit off the front. I'm predicting that this is gonna be quite a problem once all the keys wash off and i cant tell the difference between my G and my A.. all in all though if you need harps in different keys, for a good deal these would be your best choice...
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January 4, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 4

Hohner Golden Melody Harmonica, Key of C

Regular Price: $52.00 | Price with discount: $30.35 | You Save: $21.65 (42%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details German Quality Great Respnse Good for Overblows Renown by Country Artists Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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My favorite harp...
Back when I was learning to play harmonica I tried many different styles and brands before discovering these Golden Melody harps. I really like the sound they produce and the ease of "bending" notes, even for beginners. I also really like the fact that all of the edges are rounded, making it much more comfortable on both your mouth and your hands. I know many of the greats swear by the "Marine Band" harmonica, and to tell the truth I wish the Golden Melody had wood instead of plastic edges, but I choose this one as my favorire based on the results I get with it. Now as for the key of C... I get a lot more use out of the keys of A and E, but thats another story...
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July 8, 2005 (Crest Hill, IL United States) | Helpful Votes: 49 | Rating: 5

a harp you could set watch by
I really enjoy playing with this harp whenever I get a chance to because it produces a very good sound without having to blow or suck a lot of air in. I found it very easy to bend notes, in fact this is the first harp in which I was able to bend notes on. The roundedout edges are also very nice on the hands and it makes it easier to hold. It is made of plastic and not wood but that hasn't caused a problem so far. So I would reccomend a Hohner Golden Melody in any key to anyone. Although I would choose the one in the key of C, if you're a begginer because it would be easier to learn on I think.
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March 17, 2006 (Kalifornia) | Helpful Votes: 33 | Rating: 5

Even better
Still just a novice, but bought this more expensive model by looking at the reviews. WOW, what a nice sound, and still a great price. I find hitting single notes easier on my Hohner 81 Pocket Pal (still entry level skills), but if I want to sound better than I am, and I'm playing chords, I go for the Golden.
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January 11, 2007 (Vinton, VA) | Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Golden Melody (#542) - Smooth, rounded corners fit nicely into the palm of your hand as you play this harmonica, the favorite of great harpists such as Pierre Lacocque (Mississippi Heat) and Carlos Del Junco. This unique design coupled with an air tight, dark red, plastic body sets this 10-hole instrument apart. The Golden Melody has equal temperament tuning for melody playing, which makes it a natural for Country Music, but it can still bring down the house on blues and rock numbers. All major keys available. Top to learn more