HohnerSpecial 20 Diatonic Harmonica, C-major - Professional, Responsive Reeds, Injection Molded Plastic Comb with Projecting Mouthpiece

I am a beginner at harmonica. I read many reviews, Reddit posts, and watched many videos before buying this harmonica. I know a lot of people who don't want to spend $50 for an instrument they might not enjoy go with the $25 East Top. I am a musician (guitar for 45 years) and I know Hohner has always made quality instruments, it was a no-brainer. They say, "It's not the tools, but the one using them that's the problem," but I can tell you that it is usually the other way around with instruments. If you cheap out, you're not getting the full experience and things might not work the way they're supposed to and it can be frustrating for a beginner.Now, it has a free month of lessons. You can choose from a couple of sites. I chose BluesHarmonica. Mistake. When I did all of my research, everyone said get a C because most lessons are in that key. Imagine my surprise and disappointment when I started the lessons at BluesHarmonica that they only use an A. There went that! Back to Youtube. I still watched the videos and learned a lot from them, but I learned more from Youtube.Now, I did buy a Kongsheng in A off Temu to mess with on BluesHarmonica, so I could play along. Kongsheng is considered a decent brand along with East Top, I do like it, but it is nowhere near the quality and sound I get from the Hohner. I'm working on bends and they are much easier on the Hohner.For those still wondering if this is a good harmonica, John Popper uses Hohner Special 20's exclusively. If that's not an endorsement, then I don't know what is.

Absolutely amazing harmonica. It plays and sounds great. I love it. To those who have issues with hole 2 on a draw, try to draw less air, open your teeth more and try to pronounce AW delicately.

Great harmonica. Great sound and easy to play. Amazing product

I am new to the world of Harmonicas, I have learned a lot by watching U Tube videos. Harmon is one of the most recommended brands and for many people the Special 20 is all they will need, Many pros play this harp.For beginners the Diatonic Key of C is the recommended Harp, and the special 20 is mentioned by most all ot the teachers. Your looking in the $50.00 range for the Special 20, you can find Harps starting around $10.00 but get reviews from teachers on the cheaper ones. If you are unsure of how dedicated you will be to learning you might want to look at the Horner Blues Band (around $10.00 on Amazon. ( there are many brands mentioned by teachers. You can go to" Harmonica.com" and research your heart out.I would recommend picking a teacher , buying their course and get started on thee basics and progress from there.

Wish it had documentation that showed which notes could be played in each hole.

Very good harmonica. Clear and nice volume. Would recommend

Great sound, customer service.

Every thing you could expect in an out of the box harp