Hohner Golden Melody Harmonica, Key of C

by Hohner

Product Features

• Great Respnse
• Good for Overblows
• Renown by Country Artists
• German Quality

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002B55RRS
• Item model number: 542BL-C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #781 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #10 in Musical Instruments > Folk & World Instruments > Wind Instruments > Harmonicas

Product Description

Golden Melody (#542) - Smooth, rounded corners fit nicely into the palm of your hand as you play this harmonica, the favorite of great harpists such as Pierre Lacocque (Mississippi Heat) and Carlos Del Junco. This unique design coupled with an air tight, dark red, plastic body sets this 10-hole instrument apart. The Golden Melody has equal temperament tuning for melody playing, which makes it a natural for Country Music, but it can still bring down the house on blues and rock numbers. All major keys available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite harp..., July 8, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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Back when I was learning to play harmonica I tried many different styles and brands before discovering these Golden Melody harps. I really like the sound they produce and the ease of "bending" notes, even for beginners. I also really like the fact that all of the edges are rounded, making it much more comfortable on both your mouth and your hands. I know many of the greats swear by the "Marine Band" harmonica, and to tell the truth I wish the Golden Melody had wood instead of plastic edges, but I choose this one as my favorire based on the results I get with it.

Now as for the key of C... I get a lot more use out of the keys of A and E, but thats another story...

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a harp you could set watch by, March 17, 2006

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Der Hammer des Kuchens "I guess so" (Kalifornia) - See all my reviews

I really enjoy playing with this harp whenever I get a chance to because it produces a very good sound without having to blow or suck a lot of air in. I found it very easy to bend notes, in fact this is the first harp in which I was able to bend notes on. The roundedout edges are also very nice on the hands and it makes it easier to hold. It is made of plastic and not wood but that hasn't caused a problem so far. So I would reccomend a Hohner Golden Melody in any key to anyone. Although I would choose the one in the key of C, if you're a begginer because it would be easier to learn on I think.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better, January 11, 2007

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CPM "Mauser" (Vinton, VA) - See all my reviews

Still just a novice, but bought this more expensive model by looking at the reviews.

WOW, what a nice sound, and still a great price.

I find hitting single notes easier on my Hohner 81 Pocket Pal (still entry level skills), but if I want to sound better than I am, and I'm playing chords, I go for the Golden.