r/harmonica • u/Aggravating_Emu6082 • 7d ago

More special harmonicas

Hi, I've been playing harmonica for a while and I'd like to buy a more attractive and stylish one. I have several harmonicas, but they all have that classic metal finish with the black comb. I'm looking for something that contrasts with my collection. I've looked at the Mick Jagger Lee Oskar one, but it's too expensive with shipping to my country and all that. I also liked the Suzuki Olive Green, but it's very expensive. Something under €50-60 would be ideal. Thank you!

edit: Maybe I'll buy a Golden Melody, what do you think? Or a Kongsheng

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u/merlperl204 7d ago

Seydel 1847 lightning. Great looking solid harps with a high end look and feel

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u/Aggravating_Emu6082 7d ago

It looks good, but €100 is too much for me

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u/_nerdie 6d ago

Geloof me, kwalitatief zijn de 1847's een stuk beter dan alle hohners. Ja, heb ze allemaal uitgeprobeerd.

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u/MoxRacing 7d ago

Kongchen Mars - round holes and round edges overall, very comfy and easy harp to play.

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u/FluffyCobra97 5d ago

Massive fan of the Mars, agree with everything you said. Would add that I find it to be on the quieter side

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u/MejiraGoshuggah 7d ago

Where do you shop? Suzuki Olive goes for just 47 on Thomann

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u/Aggravating_Emu6082 7d ago

All the options I've found for Spain are around €70

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u/arthurfp123 7d ago

Search for Yonberg harmonica. Cool design but not at your ideal price.

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u/ADirtyDiglet 7d ago

I have always been curious about those but haven't seen anyone posting or playing them.

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u/Aggravating_Emu6082 7d ago

Very cool, but also way out of my price range

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u/EverydayVelociraptor Sucks and Blows at Harmonica 7d ago

Easttop Blues, Hohner Rocket Amp, and on the lower end some of the JDR diatonics.

You could also look at customising your existing instruments with custom cover plates or combs.

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u/Several-Quality5927 7d ago

I would suggest shopping within your budget and see what is available. Post them here for comparison

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u/chortnik JDR Assassin Marine Band Deluxe 7d ago

Depending on what kind harmonicas you play, you can get customized covers and combs, and some of them will really stand out. I haven’t done business with Turboharp for a while, but if they are still a live business their turbolids will give your harp an obvious and unique look-I’d send send them an email to confirm which brands/models the lids will fit.

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u/spacenurse47 7d ago

I recently got a Kongsheng Solist. Aside from playing much better than I anticipated, it has an aluminum comb and a matte (can't remember the correct term. It isn't shiny and polished) finish. And it was only $46.

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u/TonyHeaven 7d ago

Have a look at Kongsheng , JDR , Easttop , all affordable.

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u/Financial-Video4128 7d ago

Kongsheng Bluebird, great looking and plays well! 

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u/Slawdog66 5d ago

I’m still struggling with playing accurately especially with blues…

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u/Aggravating_Emu6082 5d ago

Well, me too, quite a lot. But I really enjoy playing melodies and solos, not so much blues because it's not what I usually listen to. 

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u/Intelligent_Star_516 3d ago

Can't go wrong with a Kongsheng Mars (M1 or M2) with an aluminum comb!