What is a good price for a harmonica?

What is a good price for a harmonica?

A good beginner, yet still pro quality, 10-hole diatonic harmonica is somewhere between $35-$90. A good quality, chromatic harmonica will cost somewhere between $120-$250. If you buy a harmonica within these prices ranges, you can spend more, but you won’t necessarily get a harmonica that plays or sounds better.

Are harmonicas valuable?

The chances are, if your harmonica just looks like a harmonica, then it probably isn’t worth much at all. On very rare occasions, even something which looks to most people like any other old harmonica may be a highly sought after model and a harmonica collector might be eager to take if off your hands.

How can you tell how old a harmonica is?

Generally, harmonicas that have 2 tabs on the right side and 2 on the left side of each cover are older harps (circa late 1880s through about 1937), than the harmonica covers with one tab on the right and one on the left. Also, the shape of the single tabs on the covers is also important for dating.

How much is a Hohner harmonica?

Hohner Harmonica, 10 (M189693X)

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What key harmonica should I buy?

First get a harmonica in C. C is the best key to get started because the length of the reeds is average and it’s also the most common key in music. Out of all 12 keys a harmonica in G has the longer reeds and a harmonica in F# has the shortest reeds, C is right in the middle for reed length.

What is the world’s most expensive harmonica?

The Amadeus is the most expensive harmonica on this list, at close to four figures, but it is widely regarded as one of the world’s best chromatic harmonicas, and the equal of instruments like the uber-pricy Silver concerto, which are many times its price.

Can I soak a harmonica?

Should I soak my harmonica? Hohner does not recommend soaking your harmonica. Dipping most wooden bodied harps in water makes them louder for a short time, but will cause the comb to swell and can easily make the instrument completely unplayable.

What key harmonica should I get?

What’s the most expensive harmonica?

Amadeus
The Amadeus is the most expensive harmonica on this list, at close to four figures, but it is widely regarded as one of the world’s best chromatic harmonicas, and the equal of instruments like the uber-pricy Silver concerto, which are many times its price.

What makes an old harmonica worth so much?

However, if your old harmonica is shaped like a zeppelin, an automobile, a fish, a boomerang or a rooster, or if it features art deco style paintwork, or has bells, pipes or horns attached to it, then you might possibly be holding something of value. If it is in impeccable condition and has its original box, then it is probably worth even more.

How much does a vintage butterfly harmonica weigh?

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Which is the best harmonica key to buy?

If, however, you’re one of the 99% who wants to play along to music or as part of a band, choice of key is paramount. Traditional wisdom says that C, G and A are the best initial harmonicas to purchase, and this is what most of the multi-harmonica packs are comprised of.

Where can I buy a vintage Hohner harmonica?

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