This is my favorite harp by far
346681
This is my favorite harp by far, Suzuki has done such a wonderful job making it, I'm going to buy a compete set.  The sound is crisp and clear it's beautiful,  it feels so good and plays so easy and sounds just right.
4042592
I have a few Hohner harps, and this is by far the best looking of the set.

The comb is made of wood, but unlike, say, the Marine Band, it's not made from stained pear wood.  It's a nice lacquered hardwood comb.  Hohner says the comb is made from Doussi African hardwood, FWIW.

The brass is shinier than my other Hohners.

Having said all that about the aesthetics, it sounds the same to me as a plastic-bodied Hohner.

As others have mentioned, these don't come in a case unless you get the C harp.  The other keys are apparently split out of a set and come in a plastic baggie, but if you can get one for under $20 or $30, go for it -- you won't find a harp of this quality at that price anywhere else.
3149931
I have played blues harmonica for over 30 years and Pat plays my all time favorite blues harp solo on Johnny Winters album " White Hot and Blue", song title " Last Night ". I have a massive collection of historic and contemporary harp players, so for me to say he plays my favorite solo is really saying something. While this entire album is very good I would not call it earth shaking, but the solo on the title track is worth the entire cost of the CD hands down. Pat Ramsey is a harp player's harp player, prepare to be impressed with his skill. I would absolutely kill to hear him do a CD of totally instrumental or at least very trimed down tunes ( the backup not the harp ). You can tell he's got much more than he shows. If you play blues harp you must get this CD!
2827805
Hohner makes very nice harmonicas and this is one of them. I recommend the Blue Midnight as an easy playing instrument with consistent sound quality.
1162782
No one has reviewed this instrument when I arrived at this page, so I thought I would because Harpsicles are worth talking about! They are absolutely amazing instruments for their ranges and price. And they are just so fun with all their great colors! Made with love, care, and pride in the USA, these harp give real people a chance to own an amazing instrument in ways they can afford. [If you have ever shopped for performance / concert level harps with their $$$$$ price tags, you will know what I am talking about!]  I own a Harpsicle Harp (although its a green one rather than the Maple One advertised on this page), and I also own a Sharpsicle, which is the next harp up from this model. (People who are interested in Celtic music and more advanced music should investigate the lever harps, which allow them to explore those levels of music.) I love my regular Harpsicle when I am just plucking the strings for my personal amusement, for the family, for my classes, or for relaxation.

The Harpsicle is the basic model, and it cannot be upgraded to the next level. However, for some people, this basic Harp is all that they need or want. The Harpsicle Company has a website where it offer a nice collection of music books and resources specifically designed for this instrument line. On the Harpsicle website, visitors can also hear how the instrument sounds by clicking the "Listen" link. A variety of other accessories like straps, stands, and cases are available too! The company also offers an excellent teaching DVD that can help beginners get started with their own Harpsicles. The DVD can be found with their new beginner's book published by Mel Bay: "Harpsicle Harp Method Book 1." You should be able to purchase this book on Amazon as well. [Harp beginners will find this information and visual data useful! So, if you are buying an instrument, buy the Harpsicle Harp Method Book 1 too.]

Google Harpsicle and lessons (or online lessons); you'll find teachers and music therapists like those at Harp Spirit and Rainbow of Sound using the Harpsicles with great responses and success. Hey, did you know that you can take harp lessons over the internet via Skype?? :D

This regular  Harpsicle  is definitely a great beginner's harp for children AND for adults. It makes a cool portable harp; it's worth buying if this is a first harp purchase. This quality instrument has a warm, lovely sound that pleases, and you can feel the music as you play. The strings are soft, and they do not hurt your hand. It's quite easy to tune if you have an electronic tuner, or those more musically inclined can probably use a piano. [To reduce the tension on the strings during travel, the new harp comes untuned. However, it does come with a tuning tool and instructions. Electronic tuner is sold separately, but it is worth the purchase so that it can arrive when or before the harp arrives. Harpsicle recommends that when you first receive your new harp to tune it every day because this helps to stabilize the new sound board.] Additionally, it smells nice! LOL (But then I love the smell of woods.)

Please don't even bother with those cheap harps made from other countries. They make look pretty and reasonable, but they are disappointing. If you want to truly play the harp, if it is your first time buying a "real" harp, go for the Harpsicle (..or if you are most advanced musically, the Sharpsicle, Flatsicle, or Fullsicle!  Sure, that Harpsicle lines are  a bit more expensive than those Mid-East products, but the Harpsicles and their advanced models excel in sound, workmanship, dependability, quality, customer support from Rees, and maintenance.
3702494
One of the best jaw harps I've ever used! The response and sensitivity of this jaw harp is unbelievable, it has instantly improved my ability and skill in incorporating breathing and mouthing techniques into my playing style. I couldn't be more pleased with this harp.
3584693
I love it! It's my favorite (of all major brands like Hohner, Suzuki, Lee Oscar, Seydel) and comes in my pocket every day. The look and feel is unbeatable. Warm sound, clear tone, perfect for bends and overblows (reeds adjustment required). The only concern is the price, but if you can afford it... Go ahead!
2840703
I am so totally in love with this! Easy to play once you figure out the embouchure differences from other reed instruments. Absolutely love the sound. It is not a thin sound like a recorder, but a very full sound that is both saxy and clarinetty. If you are considering it, I'd recommend jumping in and doing it. Just make sure to get the Maui brand; it is the original and best. Love the fact that it is light weight, portable, and very sturdy. It is a lot of fun to take along places to play, and not to have to worry about damage to your instrument. (i.e. sand in your pads, or the weather being to hot or cold for your wood clarinet) This is easily my favorite purchase in a long time. I watched a review video by Jeremy Katz music prior to purchase, if you haven't heard the sound of one of these that is a great place to start.
422635
Last year I decided to start playing the tremelo harmonica, just for fun. I initially purchased several Hohner Echo Celestes in a variety of keys. My practicing soon ground to a halt. The Celestes were not terribly well made, and blows and draws were unnecessarily difficult in the upper register. I also got too much buzzing in the reeds.

So I decided to try out the Suzukis. I'm glad I did! One puff on these little gems was like a breath of fresh air. Blows and draws were much easier, and the notes came through very cleanly. The Suzukis also seem a bit larger than the Hohners, so it is a bit easier to shift between the holes. Suzuki takes the trouble to mark the start of each octave; on the Hohners, I had been using blue masking tape to do this.

Before making the purchase, I also did some consulting with Suzuki reps on the phone. They were very helpful, even taking the trouble to test their harmonics and call me back with answers. In my case, I asked them about the relative pitch of the different keys, since I wanted to know where the series began. For those who care, their series starts with G for the major keys. I'm not sure about the minor keys.

For what it's worth, I started playing a C harp but rapidly found out that D and G work much better (for me) when it comes to Celtic and folk tunes. And at least one harp in a minor key is necessary to attempt tunes like "Greensleeves."

Although I'm writing as an amateur and a beginner, it is easy to discern the value in these harps. The Hohners are much cheaper, but the Suzukis are much, much better. I hope this helps.
2508890
As a new harmonica player I have been searching for one that is easy to learn on. As a fan of great sound (read hi-fi nut) I also want a harmonica that sounds musically excellent. I am rating this product having tried the Suzuki Promaster, Promaster Valved, Manji and Fabulous, Hohner Special 20 and Mesterklasse and Seydel Blues Session Steel. Of them all, this one is my favorite. I can understand why this is the most famous and popular harmonica of all time. It's well-deserved.

If you want to learn harmonica and enjoy it, then I can recommend this product. Not to mention that this is used by many, many professional players. What a deal. Why is this so good? To me it sounds more tonally rich than the others. The plastic variants are fine but uninteresting. The all metal ones tend to feel great in the hand but to have a sound lacking in character. If you want to go all the way up to the Suzuki Fabulous then you can overcome that downside but you need fairly deep pockets to get there. Most other harmonicas just make sound but this one makes music.
1972387
After buying a harmonica for my new grandson, I decided to get one myself.
It has been much fun learning to play all the folksongs that I know, and there are a couple hundred of them.
So long the tune is solid in my mind, I can reproduce it on the harmonica. All that within a three months
time period. Sure, the pro players can put me to shame, but I'm having fun anyway.
Since then I bought two more Hohner harmonicas that have a slightly different sound to them.
Instead of listening to the radio while I am driving, I make my own music.
4181555
This is a TINY harp-just so you know-but exquisitely made! I love it!
298467
This is my all time favorite instruments and it is so much fun to play. It has been hard to find this size of Psaltery that is made for a Left Handed player. The voice of this instrument is mellow and does not have the metallic tin sounding strings of the small soprano Psaltery. I recommend this to anyone and I want to let you know that this instrument is used by several people. There are many Psaltery orchestras and camping getaways where people get together just to enjoy this type of music.
1898878
Listened to his work on SonicTap, a DirecTV feature, and was impressed.  Went to Amazon.com and found the album.  Great acoustic harp music; very relaxing and pleasant to listen to.  Highly recommended.  This album was the first acoustic harp album I have ever bought, and I have been so pleased, I have started looking for other offerings.  I now own four different acoustic harp CD's, all of them just wonderful music.  If you like the sounds this instrument makes, you won't be disappointed with this album.  It is just great!
953292
I'm so delided an amazed at the versatility of the hohner soft case! It not only good looking ,but it is comfortable in my pocket. I also found out that all my harps fit in them. I will be buying more for my other harps. I m not saying I don't like the hard plastic cases,they are good and durable, but they are not comfortable to carry in shot pocket like the soft case is. I will realty myself ,I'm going to buy a few more cases for my other harps! Great Job Hohner!
1019436
Great professional harp, easy to blow in and out. No complaints.
2224868
One of the most beautiful harp CD's of all time. I once received this particular CD as a gift,unfortunately I put it in a safe place and have not been able to locate yet! I was so happy to find this Harp CD again. I did not hesitate to purchase it (even Used).
After carefully reviewing the options I could not have located a better seller. This seller had very good reviews and was honest,there was not a single scratch on this CD and not at all resurfaced. It truly was like new condition. Thank You