Hohner Progressive Series 560 Special 20 Harmonica F#/Gb

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Description
With their excellent response and great tone, diatonic harmonicas from HOHNER have earned a worldwide reputation for the finest quality. They are frequently referred to as "Blues Harps" and are primarily used as melody instruments in blues, rock, pop, country and folk as well as other styles.



Features
- German craftsmanship provides superior response, bendability and tone
- Precision molded plastic comb for unmatched comfort and durability
- Recessed reed plates and airtight designfor consistently excellent performance
Specs
- Type: diatonic
- Ttuning: Richter
- Number of holes: 10
- Reeds: 20 brass
- Cover surface: stainless steel
- Reed plates: 0,9 mm brass
- Reed plate: surface brass
- Mouthpiece: surface ABS
- Comb: ABS, black
- Length: 10 cm
Reviews
4.35
46 Reviews
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent Harmonica for those that want good quality
I would absolutely recommend this (mid-range) harmonica to anyone that wants to pick up a quality instrument that will give you much better sound compared to the cheap models ($5-15). This model is used by many professional players. It has a good crisp sound and is responsive enough for beginners and advanced players. Hohner have been making quality harps for quite some time and their precision engineering shows. They are visually beautiful harps too! Leaving a bad review because of low skill level should not be attributed to the overall score of this instrument either. I actually wish Guitar Center would remove a couple of the reviews for this model. This is NOT a 2 1/2 star harp. This is a 4.5-5 star harp on most other sites. Every single harp that leaves the factory is tuned and ready to play. I have not received one that is not. Of course they can be tuned and "fixed" to your needs but be careful! I have compared the single notes and chords to a chromatic tuner set to 144Hz. They all come back right on the mark. I am by no means an expert level player but I know good sound and the tuning for this harp is a great introductory and advanced harp that is a "Just Intonation" temperament. Which means good sounding chords. Not as good for single note melodies but that certainly does not mean that you will not sound good at single notes. Needs more finesse and practice. A Golden Melody for example is great for melodies and not quite as smooth sounding for chords. Overall, this is a fantastic quality instrument for someone that knows they are serious about getting a good quality harp that will last them many years. You could easily find something for $10 and frankly it will sound like it. Spend the extra $30-40 and get yourself something of quality and precision.
Most Liked Negative Review
Unhappy Customer
Hate to write about this problem, but its what happened: This was My favorite harmonica-- (The Spec 20)-- until I bought 2 new ones, an E & G at Guitar Center & they were both defective-out of tune. Hohner replaced the E but refused to fix the other one saying I had taken it apart. This G harp was to be a back up as my 3 year old G was getting weak. It was a few days out of warranty but they said that was not the problem. It was brand new--just taken out of the box---I had played it about 5 minutes & did NOT take it apart. The harmonica they returned appears NOT to be the one I sent in as it looks old, worn, & scratched. Probably will NOT buy another Hohner even though I "did" like the playability and sound, I now question the dependability, & Customer service. I don't know what happened with this ordeal but it was NOT something I did to this defective harmonica. Real sad situation, as I "only" have about 70 Hohner harmonicas of all types, (I switch around when playing.) Several are out of tune but I never returned them--they are basically junk now)
- Performance25
- Practice24
- Jam Sessions18
- As a toy1
- Wears Easily3
- Flat Sound1
- Inconsistent1
- Poor Quality1
- none1
- Experienced19
- Novice13
- Professional Musician10
- Great Sound26
- Durable24
- Excellent Craftsmanship22
- Great Intonation22
- Highly Responsive22
Reviewed by 46 customers
Wonderful first harmonica
Verified Buyer
submitted2 months ago
byAnton
fromDublin, CA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I did a lot of research before buying this harmonica. The Hohner Special 20 in the key of C is the most recommended one. I love it; it has a tough build and sounds wonderful.
Definitely Recommend
Verified Buyer
submitted5 months ago
byRon
fromOklahoma City
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There's nothing quite like sitting around in a comfortable chair chiming on my harp. Far surpassed my expectations especially at this price point!
Quality Product
submitteda year ago
byRosemary
fromChicago
My Mom bought this harmonica to use in her Zoom harmonica class. Quality product, has a nice, full sound. Good for playing blues music.
First time with a Hohner Progressive Harp
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byJohnny
fromCoachella CA
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The packaging said it wasn't preferred for Blues or Jazz but I disagree. I bought the Bb which is a key that is hard to find, to play Jazz/Blues in F and it worked out perfectly.
I would buy this product again
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byChris
fromSouth Sutton, NH
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I am just learning the harmonica and this was rated as a good started product.
Excellent Quality
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byAndrew
fromDetroit
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This harmonica is extremely responsive and sounds great. I went for this instead of the Marine Band, because it is easier to disassemble and clean. I think it has a warmer tone compared to the Marine Band.
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted5 months ago
asked byKeith
fromMoorestown, NJ
How can I clean my harmonica
To clean a harmonica, disassemble it, then gently clean the reed plates with a soft brush and a small amount of soap and water, while carefully wiping the comb and cover plates with a damp cloth; if your harmonica has a wooden comb, avoid using water and instead use a dry brush to clean it; always make sure to dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling.submitted6 months ago
asked byBrando
fromBaton rouge Louisiana
What's high G mean
I'm sorry but I'm not sure.submitted2 years ago
asked bycarol
fromMilw wi
what does Bb mean? How is it different from B?
Bb is 1/2 step lower than Bsubmitted4 years ago
asked byGoyo
fromBrownsville, Tx
Does the harp come with a hard case and a pouch? Thanks
Unfortunately, nosubmitted5 years ago
asked byCarl
fromPhoenix, Az
How come on the key chart it says second position on a C harmonica is F, it should be G
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