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Hohner Piedmont Blues Harmonica Set | 
| Brand: Hohner
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $30.00
Buy New: $21.94
You Save: $8.06 (27%)
Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 77
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 5.9 x 2.6
This super value includes 7 harmonicas with Hohner-quality brass reeds, aluminum plates, precision molded combs, and a plush-lined nylon case. Keys: A, Bb, C, D, E, F, and G.
MPN: PBH7
Model: PBH7
UPC: 048667321120
EAN: 0048667321120
ASIN: B000A2HDXA
Release Date: May 8, 2008
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| Features:
| • | 7 Piece 10 Hole Harmonica Set. 7 Different Keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, F, and GHeavy Duty Zippered Nylon Carrying Case Included |
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Product Description
This set of 7 Piedmont Blues Hohner harmonicas is brand new and ready to play. The harmonicas in the set come in all of the most popular keys: C-D-E-F-G-A-Bb. These 10 hole harmonicas feature brass reeds that sound great for blues, folk, rock or country music! All 7 harmonicas come in a custom designed heavy duty carrying case for protection and easy transportation. Included with the harmonicas and case is a helpful reference chart that shows what harmonica to play in relationship to what key the song is in. On the back of the reference chart are directions to play ''sittin on top of the world'' to help put the harmonicas to use for new players. Check our feedback and buy with confidence. SUPER FAST SHIPPING!!!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 A steal for someone just beginning. May 30, 2008
Jon (Belton, TX)
I bought these probably about two years after I started playing harmonica just to try them out and I wish I would have bought them sooner. They feel good and sound good for a plastic harp. The reeds are a little weak, but I haven't busted one yet. I think the bendability of this set is great, almost effortless. If you are trying to make solid music of course you'll need a metal set, but if you are just starting out I think this is a great place to do it.
great starter set May 19, 2008
play instruments (CA)
This is a great starter set for the new harmonica player. These are not the best harps out there, but you have a great range of keys to choose from. After you learn the basics on these harps and want to continue playing, buy a GOOD harmonica and playing will get much easier. The case is a great bonus!
Great set and even better case for the money May 6, 2008
Walter G. Lock
This is the kind of set you buy along with a cheap 3/4 scale acoustic guitar to toss in your truck when you're going tailgating/camping and just want to have some fun without worrying too much if something gets lost or broken along the way.
First off, the case itself is worth the money this set costs. Holds seven harps securely, with a pretty solid exterior.
Now to the harps. I've been playing blues harp for quite a few years now. Are these as good as my Special 20's? Of course not. But they are certainly playable.
Every harp in my set worked. I can bend the holes on all the harps - even the high blow notes (except on the highest keys, but that's with most harps). My guess with people who can't bend notes on these is that their technique is less than perfect. This wouldn't be a great set to learn how to bend notes on, but if you already know how to do it well, they'll bend ok for you.
Yes, they are airy. Not so much as to make them unplayable though. They still give a decent sound. I'm not saying I would play one on stage, but they give a decent sound. Best I can tell Hohner took some of their standard reedplates and stuck plastic cases on them (Golden Melody I've heard, but can't be sure).
I honestly can't recommend these for someone seriously trying to learn to play, but it would be great for your kid to see if he sticks with it for more than a couple weeks. For serious learning, you're better off with one good harp than a set of subpar ones.
But just for fun, and a toss around set, these can't be beat.
Edit: as far as using the case for other harps, my Special 20's fit in perfectly, so I'm not sure which harmonicas the other reviewers had that would not fit.
Better plastic please! April 4, 2008
Victor A. Blusnavage Jr.
Good sound and low cost but the smell and taste still strong after a month airing out on the counter. I hope the plastic smell will fade soon.
I have a cheap HOHNER "POCKET PAL" and it's great a 5 STAR value for a beginner or casual user.
Great Starter Set March 31, 2008
JonPaul Berti (Santa Barbara, CA United States)
It's got all the keys you need to play along with friends on guitar or piano. They are very lightweight, easy to hold and carry, with the bodies made of plastic. The sound is good, less "tinny" than the pro models, which is kind-of nice actually.
Then you can begin to upgrade the keys you find yourself using the most. Get Marine Bands or Big Rivers from Hohner when you are ready to get serious.
Note about the case: These harmonicas are slightly smaller than the rest of the Hohner line, so the case cannot be used for the better models when you upgrade like many have suggested. (I guess you could force them to fit, but I'm not a big fan of that kind of thing.)
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