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Piedmont Blues, or East Coast Blues, was born in the American Southeast during the 1900s. Out of its diverse influences arose some of Americas most well known blues harmonica players. What better way to recognize its ongoing influence than with a set of unique harps. The Piedmont Blues set presents the beginning harmonica player with an affordable way to sample playing in seven different keys (G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F). Each harmonica has an eye-catching matte black finish with gold trim. Packaging includes a cardboard sleeve with printed instructions and a key chart to get you started, and the entire set comes in a zippered carrying case for easy transport to your next gig.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
In the late 1960's I used to play harmonica in a band and I had a full set of 12 Hohner Echo Super Vampers (UK equivalent of the US Marine Band). The sound was great, but over time moisture caused the wooden comb to warp. I had expected these new Hohner harmonicas with their plastic bodies to have solved the moisture problem and so be at least as good. Was I in for a surprise!
The first thing I noticed was "Made in China", not Germany. Well that may still be alright, I had a cheap "Victory" harmonica that I bought in China and it was not bad for the price I'd paid. However, as soon as I tried to play these I was appalled. The cover plates are not metal but slightly rough textured plastic, so they cling to your lips, inhibiting free movement. They don't seal properly against the reed plates either so there is substantial air leakage. In fact if you hold the harmonica up you can see daylight through the gap. Finally, the reeds seem to need much more air. This all adds up to harmonicas that are really hard work to play.
I had expected better things of Hohner. I'm surprised that they are willing to put their name to harmonicas of such poor quality. I guess you get what you pay for, but I would have been prepared to pay a lot more for a decent set rather than these kids' toys.
The silver lining to this cloud is that Amazon have been really good about returning them. Absolutely no quibbles and even though I'm in Cyprus at present, they have agreed to refund the carriage charges back to the UK rather than waiting until I return in three months time. 10/10 for first class customer service.
The first thing I noticed was "Made in China", not Germany. Well that may still be alright, I had a cheap "Victory" harmonica that I bought in China and it was not bad for the price I'd paid. However, as soon as I tried to play these I was appalled. The cover plates are not metal but slightly rough textured plastic, so they cling to your lips, inhibiting free movement. They don't seal properly against the reed plates either so there is substantial air leakage. In fact if you hold the harmonica up you can see daylight through the gap. Finally, the reeds seem to need much more air. This all adds up to harmonicas that are really hard work to play.
I had expected better things of Hohner. I'm surprised that they are willing to put their name to harmonicas of such poor quality. I guess you get what you pay for, but I would have been prepared to pay a lot more for a decent set rather than these kids' toys.
The silver lining to this cloud is that Amazon have been really good about returning them. Absolutely no quibbles and even though I'm in Cyprus at present, they have agreed to refund the carriage charges back to the UK rather than waiting until I return in three months time. 10/10 for first class customer service.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Despite the negative review here i bought these anyway (after looking at other reviews here http://uncle-ikes.amazonwebstore.com/Hohner-Piedmont-Blues-Harmonica-set-7/M/B000A2HDXA.htm) and i can see why someone who was expecting high quality instruments would be disappointed but since a single harmonica normally costs £20 what do you expect when you get 7 for £30? Anyway yes they are plastic not wood and metal and yes they're made in china(don't see the problem with that myself) but they are still perfectly playable and perfect for someone like myself who is learning the harmonica as a hobby and can't afford to spend £100 right now on top quality products. The other good thing about this product is the carry case which is brilliant and means that as i slowly replace these harmonicas with the better quality ones I'll have somewhere to store them.
Basically don't let the bad review put you off these, if you're just learning these are great but if you want something more professional you'll have to pay for it.
Basically don't let the bad review put you off these, if you're just learning these are great but if you want something more professional you'll have to pay for it.
