00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Hohner Brand
00:51 The Lesser Hohner Harmonica’s (DON’T BUY THESE!)
1:25 The Hohner Blues Band (vs. the Fender Blues Deluxe)
1:52 The Hohner Pentaharp (Best for Guitar Players Who Don’t Play Harp)
4:20 The Hohner Marine Band 1896 (Best for Classic Blues Tone)
5:51 The Hohner Special 20 (Best for Beginners + Bends Like a Champ!)
7:00 The Hohner Golden Melody (Best for Comfort + Looks + Single Notes)
7:57 The Hohner Crossover (Best of All)
8:49 SHOOTOUTS!!!!
9:15 Tongue-Blocking Boogie Woogie Style
9:35 Trills
9:57 Chordal Folk Style
10:23 Oh Susanna
10:44 Low 1st Position Blues
11:10 High 1st Position Blues (with blow bends)
11:43 Conclusion
12:22 Blooper Reel

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Thanks so much for watching this free harmonica review of my Top 5 Favorite Hohner’s. Here are answers to questions that I get about Hohner harmonicas time and time again:

Is Hohner a Good Harmonica Brand? 
Everybody agrees that Hohner is an excellent brand of harmonica. I’ve literally never met one person who doesn’t agree. Even my friend Lee Oksar (who makes the equally awesome Lee Oskar harmonicas) acknowledges that Hohner makes great harmonicas. I’ve also spoken with representatives from Hohner’s main competitors, like Suzuki and Seydel, and they too all agree that Hohner is a great brand of harmonica. It’s undisputed.

Hohner has been making harmonicas for about 160 years. In fact, in 1980 they produced their one billionth harmonica. That’s right: billion with a B. I think it’s safe to say that they know a thing or two about making harmonicas!

Are Hohner’s Still Made in Germany?
Yes, all of my top 5 Hohner harmonicas – as well as all of the MS Series, Progressive Series, and Marine Band Series – in their final phase of assembly, they are still made by hand at factories in Germany. And just like automobiles and watches, when it comes to harmonicas, Germany is synonymous with quality as well.

What About Hohner Blues Harp and Hohner Big River Harmonicas?
If you already own a Hohner Blues Harp or a Hohner Big River harmonica, and you’re wondering if it’s a good harmonica to learn on: fear not,  you’re in great shape. You’ve got a harmonica very suitable to learn on. If you've got a Hohner Blues Harp and your lips are hurting, consider a plastic-combed harmonica like a Special 20, Golden Melody, or a Lee Oskar.

If you’re currently considering buying a Hohner Blues Harp or a Hohner Big River, here’s my advice: 

The Hohner Blues Harp, has a wooden comb. That means it’s less comfy than a plastic combed harmonica like a Special 20. If you’re wanting to get a wooden-combed harmonica,  I recommend that you just get the tried-and-true original, the Marine Band (or, if you can afford it, the Crossover which is much comfier on the lips with its triple-lacquered bamboo comb) 

I guess if you’re saving $20 getting a Blues Harp instead of a Marine Band, and you’re on a tight budget, go for it. But if you’re only saving $5 or $10, I’d say, just save up and get the Marine Band. I think it’s well worth the extra money. If money isn’t tight and you’re the kind of person who likes the best of the best, then go for the Crossover!

The Hohner Big River has a plastic comb, so it’s more comfy on the lips than wooden-combed harps like the Marine Band and the Blues Harp.

If you’re wanting to get a great plastic comb harmonica, I’d recommend that you just get one of the tried-and-true originals - the Special 20 or the Golden Melody. If you’re on a tight budget and you can save $20 bucks or more, I guess you could get a Big River instead of a Special 20, but if possible I’d try and save up for a Special 20 or a Golden Melody. I think it’s worth the extra money.

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Thanks for watching!

Rock on,
Luke
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