Harley Benton Blues Harmonica in A-Major

Below what I hoped for

I get that they're cheap, but they're not what I hoped, you have to use way too much air to get a sound out of them and the bending is not very natural, there are Chinese made harmonicas, they're called Easttop, and they used to go around 10-12 Euros, but they're way better then the HB ones. I bought 5 of the HB, but I think I'll go a different way for future purchases, even thought I still use them.

good price for this quality

Good enough for the price

It's cheap and cheap sounding, but as an harmonica for someone who's learning its enough.

Good

Came nicely packaged with boxes. I'm no harmonicas expert but for me learning blues improv, work very well.. nice sound and simple, but sturdy build quality. 4eur very good.

Just do it

First things first, I am not a harmonica player. I was ordering something else while listening to piano man, and noticed this. So, 1+1=2 I bought it. It is a small harmonica, so it can easily be caried around in a backpack or purse (way easier to carry around compared to a guitar...). If you feel like learning something different, good place to start.

Excellent value for money

I own several classic hohner harmonicas I can't really tell the difference between those and the Harley Benton one. Keep in mind I am amateur player and play this at home for fun.

In short, if you are considering trying harmonica as a new instrument to see if it suits you, this is perfect and dirt cheap!

Very nice harmonica

Very nice harmonica, gor that price. quolity product, nice sound

great begginners harmonica why pay more ?

I have been playing harmonica for over 40 years , back when a Hohner Marine Band cost what these Harley Bentons do now.. Is the HB as good as the Hohner ? . No, but for the current price of the Hohner you can buy enough of these harps in different keys to play most of songs you want to learn . The main difference is that these are plastic with smaller combs . Less air in and out = less volume ,not as good for live acoustic performance but when learning you are less likely to annoy others . Begginners also tend to play way to hard which makes the harmonica go out of tune and makes some notes harder to play which is something you don't want to happen after a couple of weeks with a £25+ harp . Learn to play with HB and once you get better invest in a more expensive harps in most used keys and they should last for years . I believe that these are exact same harmonicas are being sold under many different brandnames for as much as £10 each. at £3.50 these HB's really are a no brainer

I was suprised how good it sounds. Its loud enough. Great feel.

Great sound

Great sound for the price.