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#1 in HarmonicasBest Overall

Hohner Special 20

Name: Hohner Special 20
Brand: Hohner
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Hohner

$39.00 – $49.00

Professional-quality 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a sealed plastic comb body that is airtight and comfortable against the lips. Key of C is the standard starting key for beginners, available in all 12 keys.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.5

User Sentiment

9.3

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

8.6

Freshness

8.5

Community

8.6

Availability

8.9

Pros

Airtight plastic comb for consistent performance
Professional tone quality at a student price
Available in all 12 keys

Cons

Plastic comb lacks the warmth of wood combs
Reeds can go out of tune with aggressive bending

Don't buy this if…

A diatonic harmonica in C only plays naturally in the key of C and G; playing in other keys requires bending techniques or purchasing additional harmonicas.