Thomann Chromatic 40 Harp Reviews

Awesome!

By all means, I am no professional player and this is my first harmonica. With all things considered, it sounds awesome man. Comes with a protection box and a soft fabric for cleaning. The first time I tried it I fell in love with it. Never knew I would love playing harmonica. Just buy this, it is incredible for value/price. Highly recommended.

Unexpected gem

I was taught harmonica at a very young age by my late grandfather. He always had this one harmonica he never let me play. He kept it on a high shelf too so I couldn't reach it. It was a really big , silver harmonica. I later learned that it was a chromatic harmonica. Unfortunately, the harmonica was lost after he passed. I have always wanted to try one so I bought this one as its the cheapest one I could find. Its a beautiful shiny chrome, and it plays beautifully. The button is responsive and the notes are all perfect. Definitely the best deal for your money, and it helped me fulfil a lifelong dream.

Great for the price

I was looking for a chromatic harp mainly to 'try it out' as I usually play blues harmonicas. I didn't want to pay too much either. This turns out out be a great piece of kit for the price. It is not the best but the scores I have given it relate to the low cost - it works well, the sound is good and so is the response. A really nice instrument for someone starting out with chromatic harps!

Awesome for the price

The box is a little cheap, but the quality of harmonica is realy good, especially for this price. Great and cheap option for beginners. My example is tunned quite good.

Excellent quality harmonica

I've played diatonic harmonicas for a few years, and I was looking for a lower-priced entry point to the world of chromatic harmonicas.

This is a fantastic instrument. Easy to play and very robust. I've already taken it to numerous jam sessions. I was keeping it in the case at first, but now I just chuck it in my bag and it's absolutely fine.

Whether you're a beginner, or just want a harmonica you can travel with and not worry about, this is a great option

Excellent!

This harmonica is great!

Far better than I had hoped and much better than it's price would suggest.

Incredible Value

For the cost this is amazing. A totally playable Chromatic for this price is stunning.

Not perfect but ok

Well it is cheap it does the work you are paying for.

Dont expect much but I am sure it will not disapoint you.

I bought it for fun and I dont reget it!

Imbattable pour le prix, un chromatique qui sonne juste, qualité plus que bonne, que demander de plus?

Son look est sobre, traditionnel.

Au niveau du son, il est sympa, j'aime beaucoup mais encore une fois, il est a comparer avec des instruments de la même gamme.

Perso, j'aime cet harmonica, et pour le prix payé, aucune excuse de ne pas l'emporter partout.

Value for money starter Harmonica

I play diatonic harmonica for about a year.

I acquired this chromatic harmonica as a starter.

It has a really good sound. I could compare it with a more expensive one.

It also has a great case with a cleaning cloth.

I recommend it to everyone who wants to start playing the chromatic harmonica.

Sounds good to me

I can't compare it to anything else as I am a beginner and this is my first chromatic harmonica. However, to me it sounds good. All the notes play easily and in tune. The shift key is smooth and does its job. It works well for my limited ability and needs. A great price too.

Great product

The knob on the side may turn some people away but I see it as an extra set of keys in one harmonica. Would highly recommend!

Great value for money.

Bought this to try, with no previous experience. It comes in a tough box, and seems solidly built, the action operates smoothly. Sounds pleasant, despite my abilities. For the price I would definitely recommend.

perfect choice for beginners

This harmonica was supposed as a learning instrument for a beginner, but it surprissed me by high level of quality.

The tone is clear and bright, but it could be louder. Bending is not easy with this harmonica, but it is not big deal in case of this type (it contains mechanical registry)

You will get looooooot of music for quite small money

wow

a solid block of mechanical quality

beginner instrument

it is super for a beginner as it has a very good price/quality ratio. if you do not know you have time to practice or you are not sure it is going to be your instrument just go for it. then, you could always buy another one with more sound and response. It is a good instrument for the price.

A good harp for starting learning

I bought two of these, one for myself and one for my friend as a gift. The price is very reasonable and based on my search it is a good instrument to start learning harp.

This is my first harp so I cannot compare it to other models. However, I can say that I am really happy with my purchase. The sound is really nice and the instrument is really comfortable to hold and play.

Harp

I ordered this harp to be able to record in some of my songs. I was surprised when I got it in my hand and tried it for the first time. The quality of the harp was high considering the price I played for it. Now there are several songs on Spotify where you can hear it.

Good Entry-level Chromatic

A decent quality harmonica, based off of popular designs, not trying to reinvent the wheel. Fairly airtight and there's no air leakage between the two positions. The button does occasionally feel a bit sluggish, but it's nothing that impedes playing. Also, could maybe be a bit more responsive in the high registers.

Has quite a reliable feel to it. It certainly does not feel as if anything will break anytime soon. Also has a good weight to it and sits relatively well in the hands. Maybe not as comfortable as something a bit more rounded; has some sharp edges. Again, nothing to really impede playing.

Overall, great harmonica given the price, and certainly amazing for a beginner.

Better than expected...

Some time ago I just wanted to get me a chromatic harp.

Having been disappointed by the quality of a way more expensive harp by Hohner

there was no point in saying 'no' to this one.

The look:

the harp comes in a dark plastic case with an interior of red velvet imitation.

My first thought was like 'Oh no, this is really cheap...' but you do not play the box ;-)

The instrument itself is made of steel and plastics. Though wood is said to be better,

there's still the price. Plus the plastics needs almost no care and maintenance.

The sound:

though it's not as full as other available instruments, the Chromatic 40 still sounds nice

and not like some really cheap children's toy harps at all.

The drawer works smooth, air goes out only where it has to and both directions are well balanced.

To put it into a nutshell, this harp is great. It's better than I ever expected, so I bought

the Chromatic 64 harp later on. Both of them are really fun to play with.