 Plays Better Than Expected |
| Review Date: January 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Michael Paul Sebek, Georgia, USA |
| I bought one of these a few weeks ago, and it has played better than expected. I'm just a beginner - having started out with a cheap Hohner "International" (made in China) BluesBand harp I received this past Christmas. After practicing with the Golden Melody for only about two weeks, I have two observations: 1) I don't understand why ALL harmonicas aren't made with rounded corners like this one. It's just so much more comfortable to hold, plus I don't see any "acoustic" difference between round corners and sharp ones. 2) How to "bend" notes just came to me the other day while reading how and trying to do it on the Golden Melody. It's just like the light bulb came on and *poof* I started doing it. I find that on this harmonica, I am able to bend just about every note - blow or draw - even the high blows. It's amazing. Highly recommended!!! (Now if I can just figure out "tongue blocking......") |
Great Sound, Great Harmonica
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| Review Date: August 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: S. Pritchard, North Carolina, USA |
I recently pulled out my 20+ year old Special 20 Harmonica and tried to play some songs for the kids. I found I was having a lot of trouble getting decent sound out of the high draw notes (7-10 draw). I eventually concluded the old harp was worn out and decided to replace it. I chose the Golden Melody Harmonica because I mainly play melodies of folk songs or kids songs.
The new harmonica arrived today and I couldn't be happier. The sound was clean and sweet. I had no problem hitting any of the blow or draw notes. I also noticed this harmonica didn't require quite as much air pressure to get a decent note out. I highly recommend this harmonica.
By the way, I tried a few blues riffs and bending some notes and that worked fine as well. Not something I do much of anymore, but I was curious how this would compare in that area to a Special 20. It did just fine. |
Golden Melody Harp - Virtual Golden Echo Harmonica
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| Review Date: February 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Edward Balen, Bradenton, Florida |
I love my Golden Melody harp. I bought it at Sam Ash today. I know that it is the best harp I have ever owned and played. The tone is sweet and pure.
I especially love the red comb, and the red plastic box that it comes in. Red is my favorite color. It is also the color of my birthstone. I had another red harp, but it did not come close to this instrument.
Another thing I love about this harp is cupping it in my hands. Most other harps just don't feel as good as this one in my hands. The corners of my other harps are rather rough and uncomfortable. The Golden Melody harp is just the opposite.
If you're a harmonicat like I am, and want a really good harp, get one of these. Your playing will be sweet and rich, and your hands will thank you for it. |
Wonderful sounding Harmonica
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| Review Date: January 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: wildvegan, Boynton Beach |
I love this harmonica it is truly a great sounding one. The notes have a beautiful sound to them
Its very easy and light to use. Its very user friendly. I just love it and recommend this to
anyone that is interested in purchasing this harmonica.
Enjoy this one. . . |
Big Sound, Nice Bends
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| Review Date: June 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mr. Mambo, Burnsville, MN USA |
I have played harmonica, mainly blues style, for close to 40 years. But not professionally. I play alone, in my room, most of the time, along with my cd's. Every now and then over that time I have played in front of people, with good results. During all those years I played the classic Marine Bands, in the usual keys. When I first started they were maybe $4 or $5. When your harp got bound up, you'd soak it in water, and it would play twice as loud, for a while, anyway. But the water--or beer, if you didn't have water--would have deleterious effects on the wooden combs of those harps. The wood would swell up and pooch out from the metal bars; sometimes I would actually trim off the front of the comb. Reeds and other internal parts were always getting gunked up, too.
Twenty five years went by. I finally picked up a red plastic-combed Golden Melody a year or so ago, and I was really pleased with the sound, right out of the (red plastic, again!) box. This is a terrific harp! It's much louder, clearer, and sweeter than my old Marine Bands. Bending is real easy, warbling (moving your head/mouth rapidly from side to side as you blow or draw on a single note) is easier, the holes all take and give air equally, the rounded feel is a nice contrast to the sharp, squarish Marine Bands. You won't tear your lips on this instrument. It's ridiculous how expensive these things are now; I paid about $32 each for a C, A and G. I haven't tried soaking them, mainly because I don't feel the need, and I'm nervous about screwing them up after spending all that money!
I wish I would have had one of these when I first started. An outstanding choice. |
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