I get a lot of questions from beginners about what gear they should buy to get started making amplified music with harmonica. In this piece I’ll make a couple of simple recommendations for gear that does a few things well:
Ted van Beek’s reviews of double-reed harmonicas are well worth a look if you’re considering buying one of these unusual instruments. Here’s Ted’s take on the Hering Seductora.
Ted van Beek’s reviews of double-reed harmonicas are well worth a look if you’re considering buying one of these unusual instruments. Here’s Ted’s take on the Hering Vencedora.
Ted van Beek’s reviews of double-reed harmonicas are well worth a look if you’re considering buying one of these unusual instruments. Here’s Ted’s take on the Hering Golden Sound.
Ted van Beek’s reviews of double-reed harmonicas are well worth a look if you’re considering buying one of these unusual instruments. Here’s Ted’s take on the Hohner 53/48.
Okay, you’ve been running a 5 watt tube amp. Â You like the sound, and now you want something bigger. You’ve tried running a line out from the amp to the PA mixer, and it works fine, but you just want control, man, you just want to control your own volume right from the stage, with a rig big enough for everyone in the house to hear. (We’ll consider whether that’s the best thing to do some other time; it’s what you want.)
Welcome to our Harp Review Page, where we give you the lowdown on the quality, sound, and playability of the various makes and models of harmonicas out there! If you’re thinking about buying a harp, check here first!