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23 February 2018
Good harmonica, but nothing special.
2 of 2 found this helpful I play the harp (harmonica) quite a bit, and have many different kinds in varied keys. This harp is definitely a quality product, with good weight, tone, air tightness, and smooth shell that glides across your lips without turning them into hamburger (like the Hohner Marine Band does). That said, I notice no real difference in overall sound and performance than from a Lee Osker. It's a little louder than a Special 20, more like a wooden comb Marine Band, but weighs about 2-3 times as much. I'm sure if I drop this it will leave a dent in the floor and be the end of its tightness. If you buy this, make sure you search around and don't spend more than $50 for it, because that is the max it is worth....not $80-$100. There are also many other Asian made harps that have just as good a sound and ease of playability for $10-$20 out there. Not saying Suzuki and Hammond screwed this one up, it is a good instrument with a good sound, just don't expect anything more. If you're on a budget....there are many EQUALLY good harmonicas for a sliver of the price available.
15 February 2018
Great price, good harp.
I bought this on sale for $3.99 +free shipping mainly for the blue comb, and definitely wasn't expecting much in the way of playability. So I was surprised that straight out of the box, this harp was not just playable, but was in tune with a richness that usually is found in Special 20s and other Marine band harps, which cost considerably more. That's not to say that it is the best or last harp one would buy, because it is airy and though it has a plastic comb, the plates extend past this, creating the brass razor blades made famous by the wooden Marine Band series. This harmonica will chew your lip off if played heavily. But for the price, you can't beat it.