Hohner Special 20 Harmonica - Key of C Reviews

I started with the Hohner Bluesband set to see if I would like harmonicas. I did like them and wanted a better one. Since most of the beginner internet tutorials are in the key of C, I chose this key. After watching many online reviews comparing makes and models, I chose the Hohner Special 20 as my first "better" harp. My next one will be in the key of G since this one is a little high pitched for my hearing aids.

This harmonica blew me out of the water with its bends tonight. If you're looking for a quality Hohner, this harmonica delivers. The plastic comb is comfortable to play without sacrificing sound quality. 10/10

After watch a couple of videos play harmonica has been around my head and I've just bought this one to learn. No experience playing harmonica but I can tell it's a very beautiful harmonica, looks like something that will last for long time and it sounds very good. It's came with a plastic case that make it very safe and protected.

I got one for my niece. I heard how it played sweet sounds. So I bought one for myself.
Thank you Sweetwater for memories.
Lonnie

Although I am a mere beginner, I found it to be easy to play, and it produces a phenomal sound.

Only harmicas i own r just souvineer type el cheapos...so i have no pro ones to compare to...will say i love the quality and very very easy and smooth sliding on mouth to play !!! Most of all sounds every bit as great as what i hear on pro recordings...very happy with it and when i can afford it will buy more until i have all the other keys other than "C"... thanx again to Matt Christopherson for recommending this...u guys rock and love the service i get...!!! God Bless...

I have played different harps and this one has a clear sound and I'm satisfied with it overall! Thank You Sweetwater

I now do all my business with Sweetwater as they are always reliable - the harmonica's I bought from them are great!

I love this harmonica, it is much easier to play than the Blues Harp. It takes less effort to play, bends easier, has a cleaner sound. I'll take the Special 20 over the Blues Harp any day.

Love it, has a beautiful sound and harmony to it.

Just received the Special 20 and headset.....a day early. Great service as always. Looking forward to adding color to my Washburn. Great follow up from Brandon....Thanks Sweetwater.

Great customer service you guys always follow up! The special 20 harmonicas are fantastic!!

Great service engineer & fast shipping. Sweetwater is my go-to supplier for all my musical needs. Excellent customer service!!!!

Excelente producto

The best harmonica for beginners and serious performers.

This special 20 is very easy to work with, much easier to blow,and draw I plan on getting a whole set of 20's. You can not ask for better service then what Sweetwater does. Will be ordering more from them in near future.

The special 20 is a classic, with a great bright sound. Definitely not like a dark sounding "blues" harp. It's great for rock, and anything where you need it to cut through a mix. Easy to play, and solid.

I've been learning the harmonica for a few months, and started on a $10 harmonica which was very difficult to play. Purchased a Lee Oskar, which was far superior and sounded great. The Hohner Special 20 compares well to the Lee Oskar, with a slightly different tone, less bright. It also is very responsive, and a bit easier to bend the lower draw notes.

A great instrument, nice sound,good customer service as well.

I love these harmonicas. Their beautiful, great quality and beautiful sound.

This is a harp I can actually learn to play on as a beginner. I made the mistake of buying a cheap Fender C on eBay for about 10 bucks I had such a hard time getting a -7 to work! This Hohner Special 20 from Sweetwater is a nice harp!

Thanks, Sweetwater for the nice buying experience!

Rick

Had a very old Blues Harp that wore out. I actually didn't realize that this Harmonica is built to stand up better to the moisture I contribute to it every time I play. It has a great sound, bends notes as well as my Harp and cleans up great.

just for your knowledge, I have never blown a horn in my life, so this little Harmonica is a new adventure, the little I do know is that it is easy to use, I have other harmonicas that finally came out into view and this does play better that the others, still learning to bend and breathe into the horn, so far so good. I think for those with experience this could be a great addition to your collection

I like the Special 20 Harmonica very much as someone who is just a beginner at the Harmonica. One thing I really like about them is since they have a plastic comb instead of wood you can rinse them out under the faucet . As far as Buck for Bang, It would be hard to beat them.

It is a little lighter to hold than I expected but it is a sweet harp and of course, the Hohner quality.

What is there to say after you see that it is a HOHNER, and was made in Germany? I recently gave my grandson a large HOHNER with a slide that I purchased from our NAVY shipstore in 1957 while on a Med Cruise. It had been packed away in its case for at least the past 20 years, but still plays cleanly on every note.... QUALITY!! I purchased this one for my own amusement...