2009-11-15
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The world's first harmonica designed especially for Blues, the Blues harp features a wood body for natural tone, powerful reeds for deep, gutsy note bending and sturdy covers that allow air-tight hand control.
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Technical Details
- 10 single holes, 20 reeds- Length: 4"
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By D. Roe
Just so you know where I'm coming from, I'm a beginner at harmonica with just a few harps.
I was anxious to try this harp, as I hadn't tried one with a wood comb yet and the sound didn't disappoint. It had a bluesy sound without any breaking in. And while I don't yet know how to bend notes, many others have said that this one bends readily.
However, I did have a couple of problems with the design. The biggest problem was where the covers meet the reed plates. Hohner designed the reed plates with a slight upturn at the very front of the plates--think of it as a lip or a tiny ridge. I think it's designed that way to make the seal between the covers and the plates tighter--less air to leak, less skin or whiskers getting caught. But the backlash is that the upturned edge of the reed plate is just the tiniest bit sharp. I've heard that some actually have cut their upper lip--I didn't do that but after just a few minutes I had a couple of raw spots.
The other design problem, was less severe. The comb is natural wood and Hohner can't always control the grain. In the one I bought, the top corners of each "tooth" of the comb were a little close to the last grain, and several had chipped off, making small edges of sharp wood. I spoke with Hohner about it and they contacted the dealer where I purchased the harp and allowed me to exchange it. They didn't have any other Blues Harps in C so I got a Special 20 to replace it.
The Special 20, seems to be a slightly better harp, and at least at my music store was $2 cheaper, so unless you really want a wood comb, I'd go that direction instead.
By Brian Parr (Greenfield, NH)
I can't say enough good about this instrument. I have owned this harp for over 20 years and it still plays as good as it did on day one - fantastic!! You can tell from the ratio of good reviews to bad that as with anything, a bad one may slip through QC occasionally (rarely), but Amazon has a great return/exchange program.
By I. Garcia Ruiz (Spain)
I am amazed as how most music shops will sell you this harmonica when you ask as for one as a beginner. This was my first harmonica, and over the years I have discovered its multiple limitations compared to other models.
Hohner's Special 20, for example, is in the same price range and it is much easier to bend, overblow (after adjusting the reeds), much tighter... it is a much better harmonica.
I strongly suggest not buying a Hohner Blues Harp.
By Isabella B (France)
I bought this as my first harmonica. I am by no means a harmonica expert, so I read a plethora of reviews and background info on the instruments before buying this one. I bought it because I heard it would be easy to learn on, I knew Hohner has the best reputation (only rivaled by oskar lee) and I wanted a harmonica with a wooden body.
So far I am beyond pleased and even to my untrained ear the sound is rich.
By Kevin D. Mcmahan
I am still learning and play only for myself,but I reall enjoy this harp,it has a beutiful sound and mine has very tough,it gets alot of unintentional abuse.
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