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Hohner's Blues Band 7-Piece Harmonica Set 1501 features seven Hohner Blues Band harmonicas in the popular keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, F, and G. Keep these Hohner harps handy in a professional, hardshell carrying case (included). Give any musician the keys they need to be a successful harp player.

The Hohner Blues Band harmonica is a very inexpensive, quality beginner's instrument. It sounds wonderful and is suited for many applications. Hohner recommends this harmonica for children and for beginners of any age. This set includes everything you need to get started playing blues, folk, or rock music.

About Hohner:
Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians.
Hohner Blues Band 7-Piece Harmonica Set 1501
Hohner Blues Band 7-Piece Harmonica Set 1501
Hohner Blues Band 7-Piece Harmonica Set 1501

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  • Hohner harmonicas feature:
  • Improved reed profiles to increase reed life by over 200%
  • Precision die punches to ensure reed plates with unparalleled air tightness
  • Improved tuning accuracy (through investment in innovative new tools)
  • Extremely stable stainless steel covers that won't tarnish and are easy to clean
  • Dynamic range and highest volume of most any commercially made harmonica
  • Super-fast response at all volume levels
  • Easily adjustability for overblows
  • A unique Hohner sound that is a tone benchmark for blues, folk, and rock

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3.45

38 Reviews

53%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great

I recently purchased these harmonicas for my first set. I am amazed with the sound of these and so far they are very durable....they come with a grey case, lol and if you want red I suggest buying a red case, but it's just a case. The only one flaw is that the writing on the harp to tell what key it's in wares off easily and the key names for keys c and g wore off in the first two days. other than that these are great harps.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

I WISH HARMONICAS WERE RETURNABLE!

Yes, I am a beginner to harping, but have a minor in music and play several instruments.I an an intermediate level blues lead guitarist and wanted to expand my repertoire with the blues harp. I took a short class that came with a cheap, Chinese made C harp (Mojo Deluxe) and a small book. I bought this Hohner set so I could play in other keys. I trusted the Hohner name, but I am disappointed. The Mojo harp plays easier that the C harp in this kit, has more volume, and a richer tone. I learned to bend a couple of notes on the Mojo but couldn't do it on this one. After about an hour of playing, the white "C" on the harp was rubbed away and you can't tell what key it's in. So I experimented... I ordered a Fender Blues Deluxe ($9.95), also in C. There is absolutely no comparison between this Fender harp and these Hohners... it blows them away (pun intended), and the Mojo harp as well. Much greater tone, playability, and finish. Yes, it cost a little more, but very little--about $4 per harp. I am going back to GC tomorrow to order a set of these Fenders. I'll have an extraFender C harp, so I'll just throw that in my car. NOTE: I don't blame GC for the lack of quality. I guess you get what you pay for.

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Best Uses
  1. Practice5
  2. Jam Sessions3
  3. Accompaniment3
  4. None2
  5. As a toy1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality8
  2. Flat Sound6
  3. Inconsistent5
  4. Poor Sound1
  5. Not all notes play easily1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice7
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Great Sound4
  2. Durable3
  3. Excellent Craftsmanship3
  4. Easy To Play3
  5. Highly Responsive2

Reviewed by 38 customers

  • I would purchase again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBobby

    fromDenton, NC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Complete set in a travel case.

  • Looking Forward to these harps

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMadeline

    fromPacific Northwest

    I was surprised to see so many negative reviews. I think people do not know how to prime their harp reeds, so yeah, they end up blowing the reeds and ruin the instrument. I grew up with Hohner. Best blues harps around! They just need some extra care, especially at the beginning of playing them!! I am soooo looking forward to getting them!

  • Nice harmonicas for the money

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byRon

    fromFL

    These harmonicas are smaller than an old Hofner MarineBand I have, but they all sound good.

  • JUNK

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    bySparky

    fromThe Astral PLAIN

    GC shouldn't even carry garbage like this. They aren't really even good enough to be toys. Ain't good for nothing but turning you against harps, and maybe music. You will feel robbed no matter the amount spent. If they were 10 cents you'd wish you had your money back. Get a Marine Band or Special 20 instead, for real! Wait; one nice thing to say... this deal does come with a pretty rad case. You will fill it with different harmonicas though ...If you aren't so discouraged that you give up.

  • Great Harmonicas For Beginners

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySherrill

    fromWest Virginia

    These are great beginner harmonicas! I bought them for my husband and he really likes them! He did have a problem with the Bb harp. I called Musician Friend & without hesitation, they are sending him a new one (a different brand....Fender)!!! GREAT customer service!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • Ok for a beginner

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byPaisley

    fromPrinceton, TX

    Printed key wears off easily so it's difficult to tell them apart

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMikey

    fromPgh, Pa

    Are they made in Germany?

    Are they made in Germany?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    These are made in China.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromMissouri

    What are the progression of chords. Such as like exe. G, E, A F, etc. Thank you.

    What are the progression of chords. Such as like exe. G, E, A F, etc. Thank you.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    A, Bb, C, D, E, F, and G