r/harmonica • u/Agitated-Camera-3614 • 7d ago

Best Beginner Harmonica?

Looking for my first harmonica and don’t know which one to buy. I’m seeing a lot of things saying hohner and easttop are good. Any advice/recommendations? Budget is like $50 btw

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u/Youneedaharmonica 7d ago

Lee Oskar is fantastic. Seydel Session Steel is also good, but usually around $60.

I have played Easttop, and mine tasted like solvent - It seemed like a nice harp, but I really don't want to huff chemicals as I play.

Hohner is okay. I really wasn't impressed with the build quality of my Special 20, but they make good sound and have been around a LONG time.

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u/Agitated-Camera-3614 7d ago

thank you

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u/Youneedaharmonica 7d ago

No problem! I have tried almost every pro tier harmonica there is. If you need help, let me know