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| Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of C | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hohner
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $43.00
Buy New: $28.79
You Save: $14.21 (33%)
New (6) from $28.79
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 250
Color: silver
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 1.6 x 1.3
MPN: HH560C
Model: HH560C
UPC: 400912600600
EAN: 0400912600600
ASIN: B0002D00RS
Release Date: May 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Buyer Beware: November 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this harmonica after much research, and, initially, was very pleased with it. However about two months into playing it, the "D" note went flat. I was quite frustrated, and even more so to find out that Amazon offers no recourse. One can neither return this item nor replace it after 30 days, esp. if it's been used. From what I understand Amazon offers no warranty re: defective products.
 problems with wood comb September 2, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I learned to play on a "pocket Pal" and the decided to puy a "Marine Band". At first I loved it for the sound, but soon the wood combs started swelling and took longer and longer to recede. After a few weeks the comb stopped receding and now in some places protrudes out of the front of the harmonica and rubs againest my lips when I play. I am a beginner and this may be somehow my fault, but I don't think I will ever buy a harmonica with wood comb again.
 Outstanding Harmonica July 16, 2008
I am really glad I purchased this Hohner Special harmonica. It has a great sound and responds easily. My old harmonica was just that -- Old, not all the notes were clear, etc. So I needed a replacement. Now that I have this C harmonica, I am ready to order some more keys: G, D, F, etc. What a fun and easy instrument to play!!
Tim
M Hohner Special 20 March 22, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
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 against your hand to prevent clogging of the reeds).
Also, this Hohner is playable right out of the box, many require a breaking in period. On many harmonica's you should not abuse them when you first open it up. Becuase of the material used, the Special 20 doesn't need to be babied as much for the first few days.
Another advantage of the plastic and metal construction is that if you do clog the reeds (by forgetting to get the moister out) you can wash the harmonica out with water. While caution should be used to make sure no moister remains, this process is not smart to try on a harp that uses wood.
The Special 20 is a great harmonica for a cheap price. It's durable, confortable, and easy to play. However, a harmonica is more than a noise maker. When I purchased my first Special 20, I got the chance to test how much I was into music for only $25. The harmonica is the easiest instrument to learn and play, all you do is inhale and exhale. It's the ideal first instrument becuase of the simplicity. Because of this, you'll be playing songs very quickly. Just find some harmonica tabs on the internet, if that's your thing.
If you're thinking about getting into music but don't want to spend hundreds on a guitar and amp quite yet, pick up a harmonica. If you end up digging the harmonica, you'll know it's time to invest in more serious instruments. If not, you only spent $25 instead of $200 on a guitar/amp. I waited too long to get into music, you shouldn't do that. You'll only end up wishing you had started earlier.
Definitely not a toy! March 13, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
My young granddaughter played HER harmonica over the phone to me so I bought one also. What I bought and received was better than I expected. As a child, I had played the "mouth organ" but the Hohner I purchased from Amazon isn't a toy, it's a bona fide musical instrument. The pitch is true, the mouth surface comfortable, and carrying case is a bonus. My granddaughter thinks her grandfather is a star!
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