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Selected Harmonica's and Accessories
You can order any of the harmonicas on this web page...by simply clicking on
image (or the name) of the instrument you wish to order.
This list of harmonicas represents only a small subset of all the
harmonicas available. There are more good harmonicas out there and the fact
that not all are listed here does not mean you shouldn't consider them.
This is a short list of harmonica's that beginner/intermediate players should
have good luck with. The harmonicas listed here are generally easy to find,
they play well, and they are constructed well.
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DIATONIC HARMONICAS
Hohner...Golden Melody 542/20
Curved cover plates extend the entire length of the harmonica.
Reeds are set close to the open-framed mouthpiece and respond
well to beginners as well as intermediate players.
Works well for bending....
(some like it better than the Marine Band).
Specifications:
- 10 Single Holes
- 20 reeds
- Length: 4 1/8"
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Hohner...Blues Harp 532/20
The Blues harp features a wood body for natural tone, powerful reeds for
deep, gutsy note bending and sturdy covers that allow airtight hand
control.
I personally like the Marine Band or Golden Melody better....but many players love this
harmonica...
Specifications:
- Key of C
- 10 single holes, 20 reeds,
- Length: 4"
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Hohner Marine Band 1896/20 Special
A Hohner classic!! Lots of people play this harp. Pearwood body with solid brass plates, the
Marine Band 1896 provides a distinctive sound. Arguably the most famous
of the Hohner diatonics.
Specifications:
- 10 single holes
- 10 reeds,
- Length: 4"
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Lee Oskar
Lee Oskar is an EXCELLENT harmonica !!! Airtight, and very durable. Easy bends in second position.
Specifications:
- 10 single holes
- 10 reeds,
- Length: 4"
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CHROMATIC HARMONICAS
Hohner 64 Chromonica 280
Like all of the models in the "Chromonica 64" line, the 280 is solo tuned, with
slide. This is a basic workhorse harmonica. You can buy more expensive models but
you will be hard pressed to hear the difference in sound (unless you play well
and can push the limits of your instrument).
I personally play a Super 64 but I still consider the 280/64 the best overall
value (amount of money in relation to what you get) of all the Hohner chromatics.
Specifications:
- 16 holes, 64 reeds
- Key: C
- Length: 7 1/4"
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Hohner Super 64 (7584/64)
The top of the line 4 octave chromatic from Hohner. A product of the finest materials and most advanced
engineering, this is the choice of professionals worldwide. Doubled reedplates in the lower 2 octaves
produce a dynamic range never before possible in a harmonica, while
a channel design in the upper 2 octaves maintains a balanced response
throughout. Covers have a black satin finish with gold lettering and the
entire mouthpiece and slide assembly are gold plated for smooth
action and striking beauty.
This is the most expensive chromatic model.
Specifications:
- 16 holes, 64 reeds
- Key: C
- Length: 7 1/4"
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Hohner Super 64 (7582/64)
This is the less expensive version of the 64X (above).
Like the 64X it is solo tuned, with slide.
The 64 has silver mouthpiece and stainless steel covers...(instead of black with
gold trim)
Specifications:
- 16 holes, 64 reeds
- Key: C
- Length: 7 1/4"
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Hohner Chrometta 12 (255/48)
A quality harmonica...and less expensive alternative to the 64 (although it also has less range).
Smooth, rounded covers, large, accessible mouthpiece openings and a beautiful tone
make this model a good choice for both beginning and advanced players.
The Chrometta 12 has a 3 octave chromatic range and is equipped with wind
saving valves and a moisture proof comb.
Specifications:
- 12 holes, 48 reeds
- Key: G, C
- Length: 5 7/8"
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