Hohner M2009BX Marine Band Crossover Harmonica, Key of C

The best, most versatile (out of the box) harmonica for Blues style that you can purchase. Easy to play with great tonal qualities. Undoubtedly, the original marine bands are the best of the best, but require some slight alterations to the reeds and comb to improve playability…..so the crossover harmonica’s are the closest to that sound in there nature form….Play them softly!

I just started playing the Harmonica, I can play a few tunes etc. I initially bought a budget model to see if I liked playing harmonica, but I had trouble getting the higher notes to sound, which I later discovered was probably my fault. Anyway, I returned this harmonica and decided to splash out on a more expensive instrument and choose this one after watching lots of comparison videos on YouTube. All I can say is I am delighted with my purchase. You can tell this instrument is quality as soon.as you start playing it. Lovely sound, looks great and you even get a free month's worth of online lessons. What more could you ask? I've since bought another in the key of A and am equally impressed.

Blues Harp. Ready to play out of the box. Most harps need reed adjusting before playing. Nice full deep vibration and well able for bending notes and overflowing. Airtight smooth cover plates with bamboo comb. Delighted with purchase. A+++

I think this is one of the best harps you can buy and use 'straight out of the box'. It comes with a voucher for an online learning course. The zip case is easy to use, protective, and looks smart. The price has crept up and up recently, making the cost of replacing the reeds worth considering when it gets tired after several years' use. I like playing it and I believe it sounds good with or without a microphone. It is suitable for professional use. I have used it for gigging and recording.

Very happy with this, bright clean sound and nice feel to play.

I bought this to replace an A key harmonica I already have from another big brand but which I was finding hard to double bend. This one plays like a dream. I opted for the slightly more expensive crossover and it didnt disappoint. Lovely tone, much easier to bend - lovely harp!

I have a range of Hohner harmonicas and i love them all. They all produce great sound and had good build quality.

The most expensive harmonica I've ever purchased - first off I noticed a small blemish on the front top brass strip - tiny I know, but my mouth is gonna be in contact with this. So then I do a test blow/draw on each reed - oh no the draw on No 2 reed is not sounding right! give the whole thing a blow/draw then re-test no the reed still sounds duff - I could open the harp up and investigate, but - no way - this harp cost £57 so it should be perfect out of the box- so I repacked it and it's been returned to Amazon - I'll stick with my 30 year old Marine band.