Hohner Big River Harmonica, Key of C

by Hohner

Product Features

• 10 single holes, 20 reeds
• Length: 4-1/8"

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 1.4 x 1 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000067BKK
• Item model number: HH590C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,797 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #53 in Musical Instruments > Folk & World Instruments > Wind Instruments > Harmonicas

Product Description

The Big River Harp is the result of Hohner's automated Modular System (MS) production. It features improved reed design for long life and bright tone, airtight body for increased volume, contoured covers that project sound and are comfortable to hold. Attractive case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent for the Money, December 7, 2006

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Carter J. Castor (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hohner Big River Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

These harps have a nice, bluesy sound. They are definitely the best harps in their price range, way ahead of comparably priced Asian harps, but I find them much harder to bend than both my Special 20's and Lee Oskars. If you have a very good solid bend or play mostly in straight harp, you might consider it. On the other hand, if you are just learning to bend, definitely spend the extra money for a Special 20. You'll thank me for the hours of frustration you'll miss out on.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Price, Awesome Value, February 14, 2007

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DTM (Harrison, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hohner Big River Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

This was my first harmonica and it still is working great. It is a very low price for such a great sound, and, it is made by Hohner in Germany, not in China. Yes, bending the notes can be hard sometimes, but once you get the hang of it you can do it on almost any harmonica. Overall, really good. I recomend it fully.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST sounding harmonica for the money, October 3, 2007

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Gerard J. Remillard "Dr." (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hohner Big River Harmonica, Key of C (Electronics)

I own mostly Lee Oscar Harmonicas (only because that is what my local music store carries). But the Hohner Big River Harmonica is the BEST sounding harmonica your money can buy. Hohner knows how to make a nice sounding, quality harmonicas. They have been making harmonicas OVER 180 years. This is a cheap harmonica that plays well.

I tested a Lee Oscar and a Big River Harmonica with a harmonica blower at Elderly's Music and both sounded great and sounded very similar. I couldn't tell the difference between them. Both Lee Oscar and Hohner Big River harmonicas use replaceable reed plates which save you money.

Lee Oscar Harmonicas are also great sounding harmonicas but it is the most expensive harmonica on the market. Many famous harmonica players use the Hohner Big River Harmonica. What does that tell you? The Big River is a great playing harmonica at a low price. What more could you ask for?