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Surprisingly nice harmonica!!
I have been using Hohner Marine Band harmonicas since the 80s, but have been open to trying different makes over the last few years. I have bought Suzuki Promasters, Lee Oskar and different ranges of Hohner before trying the Harley Benton brand. I thought it was worth a punt at under £3, especially as the reviews are mainly positive.
My personal preference has been for Marine Band harmonicas, maybe because of the years spent playing them but also they have a bit more of the gritty sound I am looking for. The Suzukis are perfectly built but sound far too smooth, Golden Melody and Lee Oksars are very nice harps, their sound being a bit more refined than the Marine Band but more character than the Suzuki.
I would put the Harley Benton Harmonicas on a par with the Lee Oskars, or at least not far below. They sound good, notes bend easily, single notes are clear. They are well made, and feel nice to play. I will probably still record with Marine Band but for live gigs, these are much more than adequate. I will be back for the whole set, it's really a no brainer considering the cost of these vs Hohners or Lee Oskars.
Harley Benton does it again!
My personal preference has been for Marine Band harmonicas, maybe because of the years spent playing them but also they have a bit more of the gritty sound I am looking for. The Suzukis are perfectly built but sound far too smooth, Golden Melody and Lee Oksars are very nice harps, their sound being a bit more refined than the Marine Band but more character than the Suzuki.
I would put the Harley Benton Harmonicas on a par with the Lee Oskars, or at least not far below. They sound good, notes bend easily, single notes are clear. They are well made, and feel nice to play. I will probably still record with Marine Band but for live gigs, these are much more than adequate. I will be back for the whole set, it's really a no brainer considering the cost of these vs Hohners or Lee Oskars.
Harley Benton does it again!
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A True Steal at this Price
I only wanted to have a G-Major harmonica lying around, and I did not have much to spend on it. I expected it to be a bad-made cheap harmonica, but at such a low price, it is truly a steal, it really is worth more than just four euros. I would not stay it has a fantastically unbelievable and unique sound and tone, but frankly for only four euros, I do not think you would be able to get anything better than this.
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very good for this price. The best of all cheap harmonicas. Really surprised!
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Absolutely what I was wanting and expecting
Great build, sound and well packaged. I'm no expert with this instrument but I'm delighted
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Harley Benton Blues Harmonica
Was looking for inexpensive harmonica to learn how to play.
No issues here all notes play well.
No issues here all notes play well.
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Great to try out a harmonica with a plastic comb
As usual with every order I have had from Thomann this harmonica arrived safely, very well packed and on the due date.
As to the instrument itself, when I checked it against my chromatic tuner it was in tune and all blow and draw notes played. This little Harley Benton in G major has a pleasant tone and the mouthpiece design does not trap moustache hairs.
I wanted to try out a harmonica with a plastic comb as I spend half of my time in the South of Spain where it takes great care to stop wooden combs drying out too much and cracking.
I am well satisfied with this harmonica, given the low price it was. It does however need a lot of air to get it working properly...but I have had worse, much worse in my time.
At its price point I can only say it is excellent.
As to the instrument itself, when I checked it against my chromatic tuner it was in tune and all blow and draw notes played. This little Harley Benton in G major has a pleasant tone and the mouthpiece design does not trap moustache hairs.
I wanted to try out a harmonica with a plastic comb as I spend half of my time in the South of Spain where it takes great care to stop wooden combs drying out too much and cracking.
I am well satisfied with this harmonica, given the low price it was. It does however need a lot of air to get it working properly...but I have had worse, much worse in my time.
At its price point I can only say it is excellent.
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Big bang for small bucks
I got this for my nephew so that we could jam together. It's not as good as the Hohner special 20 but for the price it is excellent. My nephew's parents are glad I got him a harp in a low key as it's a bit gentler on their ears!
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Great For Alternative Scales, Kids, Beginners
Solid sound, not as Air Tight as 20Euro harps but can play songs without getting dizzy if you do not bend too much. I got myself D and G to try Irish tunes with some Youtube videos and it does the job nicely - I will probably tune them in Paddy Richter and will definitely buy more scales when I have the time to experiment with more tunings like country and reggae. Very nice product to have multiple scales of! Cheers :)
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So close!
This Harmonica looked so attractive (by the price and look) that I bought 4 of them...I was totally disappointed when I tried them. They come in a sturdy plastic box and looked nice..but as I checked the sound, some holes just did not play for all the 4!! I was so disappointed as it could have been a better product...quality control missing here!
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never mind the price, feel the quality!
Many cheap blues harps are just that, cheap & no more than a toy. not in this case! the instruments are loud, free blowing, fine for gigs & recording, & are highly recommended for players seeking a lee oskar-esque feel at a fraction of the price. you will be surprised at how these harps compete. Highly recommended!!
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