Customer Reviews

Hohner Old Standby Harmonica, Key of G

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I purchased this instrument specifically to play the harmonica part for Mary Jane's Last Dance. I am a novice at the mouth harp, but I have listened to our recording and it sounds exactly like I wanted it to. Hohner advertises Old Standby as its Country and Western model and after having played Hohner's Hohner Hot Metal Harmonica, Key of G (their Rock and Roll model) I can see that it is a legitimate classification. Beyond the Old Standby having a little more twang, I have found that it's much easier to bend and that one can achieve a little more volume variance than with the Hot Metal. They are both great instruments for the price, but I have to give my full endorsement to Old Standby if I had to choose between the two.

This is a fine little harp for playing around and learning or for casual campfire playing. The build is decent for the price, seems well constructed in general, but mine came with a slightly wonky 2 draw. Notes bend alright, but even I as a less than accomplished player feel that there is a severe lack of overall playability. The tone and volume control don't even begin to compare with my Golden Melody, but for the price its quite serviceable for a kick-around, back-pocket instrument.

I found the "Old Standby" vitually no different than the Blues Harp or the Marine Band at a much lower cost.
It plays well, is well constructed , and the notes bend just fine.
I will likely buy "Old Standby's" when looking for harmonica's from now on.

this is the old standby by hohner. sounds great.it's alot harder to draw(inhale)the notes than a "C" harmonica.I can tell my lungs are getting better after a month of practicing both a C and this harmonica.shipping was fast--it has a hard plastic case to carry it in.

I purchased this 8 months ago hardly used it now it's flat! I started using it seriously 3 weeks ago about 3 or 4 times a week for about a half hour and the b note is flat not happy about this although it was not that much it let me down with my music. I never though it would go bad in just a short time.

I am very pleased with this harmonica. I did not know how to play any songs at first, but after a few days, I learned how to very well. (Or atleast I think so) The only problem was that on the second day of having it, the 1 key and 4 key got out of tune. No problem, because I can just buy another one. I would like a more durable one from hohner though.

the old standbys are great to get started on, but I would suggest you buy the key of C first before G. Great beginner harp. recommended.

The Old Stand By key of G is not a bad harp for the price, however, mine needed quite a bit of tweeking. 3 holes did not work well at all for draw and 2 of those did not work on a blow. After a little tweeking i was able to get some of it working but i still have work to do though im sure i can get it working in time. Not bad by my special 20 is still my fav.

I am very happy with my harmonica. (: It is cheap and comes with a nice plastic case that is handy. I'm sure a 30 dollar harmonica would sound a bit better, but for a beginner or maybe a child, this is a good harmonica. It comes with instructions and on the back of the box it has a whole bunch of other harmonicas, including what genres of music they are best for and if the harmonicas are for beginners, advanced, or professionals. The Old Standy by is under the "Country & Western" genre (although it states that this is just a recommendation) and under the Advanced user category.

This is a nice cheap little harmonica.
Ive just recently started playing.
I take this one with me when I go for walks or camping trips
Its nice to sit outside and play every once In a while.
Its not the highest quality, but its a hohner and does its job.
I plan on buying a marine band next for special occasions.