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Hohner Special 20 Harmonica Major C
Last Updated: April 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Sound Quality
66harp, harmonica, easy to play, special 20, blues
+97%
-3%
" ... Great quality and solid sound. ... "
" ... excellent product ,the sound is amazing on this harp ... "
" ... Great sound, I did however after some use have a few reeds stick on me. ... "
" ... Sweet mellow sound, and easy to play. ... Looking for a more professional harp that sounds great, get this Special 20. ... "
" ... For rich echo, tone, bending sounds, go special. ... "
" ... He plays music on the street and loves the Special 20. ... "
" ... It's is also generally easier to play and it sounds a little richer. ... (the cheaper ones sounded OK, IMHO) ... "
" ... The sound is rich, it’s remarkably easy to play, and plenty loud for a standard size harmonica. ... "
Build Quality
23hohner, bending, reed, special 20, easy to bend
+78%
-22%
" ... Great quality and comes with it's own plastic case which will protect it from any drops. ... "
" ... It bends great. ... "
" ... Very much worth the few extra dollars over regular blues hohner. ... "
" ... I have more Gs than anything: one for the vehicle, one for the leather 4-pack (GACD), and one around the house to pick up and play. ... "
" ... They break in easily, comfortable to hold, and pretty well made. ... "
" ... They are moderately priced, very responsive, with easy note bending right out of the box. ... I prefer the feel of their plastic combs and their recessed covers. ... "
" ... So smooth and unbelievably easy to bend on. ... "
" ... This harmonica is made in Germany and so far the price it’s worth it. ... I like that it comes with a code for a 30 days free lessons and with a case. ... "
Price
21money, great harmonica, special 20, hohners, hohner
+95%
-5%
" ... Needed for a gig , got it on time, great price too ... "
" ... Hohners quality for the cost is still good. ... Many other quality brands of harmonicas are way higher on price than Hohner. ... "
" ... I prefer the Special 20 over other harmonicas and this one was priced right. ... "
" ... Great Harmonica at a great price ... So long Lee Oscar this is a better Harp at a better price ... "
" ... Great harmonica at a fair price. ... "
" ... It still works great, though it's more for sentimental value. ... "
" ... -- in the $10 range. ... I'm glad I spent the extra money. ... "
" ... This is worth the extra money and lowest price I found was on Amazon . ... "
Ease of Use
20draw, play, easy to bend, blow, beginners
+100%
" ... With this one, every note is easy. ... It's is also generally easier to play and it sounds a little richer. ... "
" ... Easy to play. ... "
" ... Easy to blow or draw and no air loss. ... "
" ... Great harmonica for the price whether you're a beginner or advanced player. ... "
" ... They are moderately priced, very responsive, with easy note bending right out of the box. ... "
" ... Good instrument for beginners ... "
" ... I love the ease of play. ... "
" ... Sweet mellow sound, and easy to play. ... "
For Kids
16son loves, loves, learned, starter harmonica, son
+100%
" ... Love that it comes with free lessons! ... "
" ... My husband loves it. ... "
" ... Birthday party for 100 yr old ... "
" ... My son loves it and is learning to play everyday. ... "
" ... This is my first real harmonica. ... "
" ... Brightens my day and that of my middle school students! ... "
" ... Excellent starter harmonica! ... "
" ... My 5 years old son loves it! ... "
Delivery
16arrived, quick, opened, arrived on time, packaged
+75%
-25%
" ... i liked the quick delivery ... "
" ... Both arrived quick in sealed boxes with cases. ... "
" ... It was delivered & I love it. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and very well packaged ... "
" ... Delivery was quick and it arrived in good shape. ... "
" ... Great service on delivery (1 day). ... "
" ... Well made product, delivered on time. ... "
" ... Pricing was below average and it arrived on time. ... "
As Gift
14loves, husband, friend, birthday, harmonica
+100%
" ... I purchased this for a friend as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... This was purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... Love the gift ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift and it seemed to work out well. ... "
" ... This was gift and he loves it! ... "
" ... This was a gift for someone that used to play the Harmonica. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband who is about to retire and will have more time on his hands. ... "
" ... Birthday party for 100 yr old ... "
Comfort
12bending, suzuki, sounds, pocket, husband
+92%
-8%
" ... They sound like what blues harp sounds like in my head. ... They break in easily, comfortable to hold, and pretty well made. ... I loved the way the Suzuki felt in my hands, and the sound was very good. ... "
" ... I don't know how to read music, but I do play acoustic guitar (well) and keyboard (mostly chords and arpeggios) by ear. ... My mouth glides quite easily across the ABS comb without the need to slobber on it to keep from sticking (I'm led to believe wood is better, but I get the feeling it's more of a purists' preference). ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband who is about to retire and will have more time on his hands. ... "
" ... They are moderately priced, very responsive, with easy note bending right out of the box. ... "
" ... Great sound, I did however after some use have a few reeds stick on me. ... "
" ... I'll most likely purchase one in every key once I'm more confident and skilled with this one ... "
" ... Looking forward to wearing it out. ... "
" ... So smooth and unbelievably easy to bend on. ... "
Product Reliability
8months ago, month, harmonica, years ago, years
+88%
-13%
" ... But this time I got what I expected and even the discount code for 1 month free lesson also worked. ... "
" ... Been practicing for weeks now and still sounds great. ... "
" ... I have been tinkering with this little guys for a few months now. ... "
" ... A couple months ago I decided out of the blue that I wanted to learn to play harmonica. ... "
" ... Update: the replacement was just perfect!! ... "
" ... I've had one for a year and it still plays great (I play a couple times a week) and picked this one up a couple of months ago. ... "
" ... Same great product I had enjoyed 30 years ago. ... "
Marketplace
8described, worth, thanks, thank, quickly
+100%
" ... This is worth the extra money and lowest price I found was on Amazon . ... "
" ... i received it quickly. ... "
" ... Pricing was below average and it arrived on time. ... "
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Unbelievable thanks Kelly ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... Great product and fast delivery from amazon ! ... "
" ... Just what I expected ... "
Returns
6want, review, time, sent, replacement
+50%
-50%
" ... i sent it back. ... "
" ... I will return this promptly and look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Too late to return for an exchange. ... "
Size
6small, play, special, go, easy to use
+83%
-17%
" ... I always have it in my pocket or readily available nearby and play it frequently. ... "
" ... Play the Special 20 daily sits in my pocket rain or shine a great companion. ... "
" ... Easy to care for, holds up well to travel, sounds good and isn't overly pricey. ... "
" ... I carry it in my pocket everywhere I go. ... It's literally my pocket piano! ... "
Controls
5key, draw, r, harp, common
+80%
-20%
" ... Songs are easier to sing. ... "
" ... Now need to some other keys. ... "
" ... I don't know how C got started, probably because it IS a good key to start on piano--no sharps or flats--all white keys. ... "
" ... at least for all the common R&R keys. ... But for the primary harp keys I promptly sucked it up (or draw'd- in harp speak . ) ... "
Design
5suzuki, looks, harmonicas, harmonica
+100%
" ... Looks and feels nice but the 8 hole wasn’t working well. ... "
" ... Many famous musicians use this model and it is the gold standard in many ways. ... "
" ... The durability has got to be double the life of what i now call " plain" harmonicas. ... "
For Fun
4play, harmonica
+100%
" ... I’m not a harmonica player, but this is fun. ... "
" ... Bought this to play around with and am having fun doing so. ... "
" ... Very fun to bend notes ... "
" ... Even if you don't know what you're doing like me , it sounds excellent and its fun to use. ... "
Gaming
3plays, loves
+100%
" ... He loves playing around with it and has had it for a few years now. ... "
" ... He plays music on the street and loves the Special 20. ... "
Shave Quality
3tone, comb
+100%
" ... Very smooth on the lips. ... "
" ... Outstanding bendability, Good Rich Tone, Fast Smooth Synthetic Comb. ... "
Band
3special 20, hohner marine band, hohner, comb, blues harp
+100%
" ... Since I'm not a band member and just play for fun and for me (or anyone in earshot), I don't need a high-end instrument, but I do desire anything reliable and economical. ... "
" ... more warm/bluesy tone then the Marine Band. ... "
" ... It doesn't have the earthy tone of a Marine Band or Big River, but it's good for folk songs, etc. ... "
Cleaning
3clean, good, cleaning
+67%
-33%
" ... Notes are easy to get clean and clear and without making effort blowing . ... "
" ... It blows clean and seems to require less tilting to subtly reach an adjacent hole. ... "
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