Best Harmonicas 2023

[@hisdudeness09]

I just love my Suzuki’s.

[@fulviovalsecchi3420]

Seydel's harps are my favourite !!!

[@JerrysHarmonicaChannel]

I Have the best of Luck with Seydel .

[@eazyrider6122]

I prefer the Suzuki Bluesmaster harmonica over the Lee Oskar. Feels smoother, Much nicer to hold, Has great sound projection and doesn't catch my moe. But i do have 2 Lee Oskars that i purchased before the Suzuki harps. I ended up buying 5 Suzuki. I now have 7 in total. A, Bb, C, D, E, F, G. I gotta keep my moe trim for the Lee Oskars. This bot never played a harp.

[@miguelangelcolon1345]

Hohner world wide number one.

[@dfm9444]

I love my Kongsheng

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I exclusively played Lee Oskars for over 20 years. They’re very good for the price range. Not the best harmonicas out there, but really nice, responsive and easy to bend on. And some of the alternative tunings available are nice. They’re really durable. I got my first one in 1997 and it’s only just started going bad. I’ve heard people say they aren’t moustache friendly. I have a 3 inch long beard and bushy moustache. I’ve only snagged my facial hair in Lee Oskars 5 times in the last 20 years. I’d recommend them for beginners to learn on. Also, Mark Feltham and Billy ‘Boy’ Miskimmin play them and they are great players. Mick Jagger has played LO’s pretty much exclusively for decades so they must be fairly good! Early this year I had a bit of spare cash. Not a common occurrence! I treated myself to a Seydel 1847 and a Marine Band Deluxe. The MB sounds fantastic, and really responsive. It’s easily the loudest harmonica I’ve ever played. But the rear corners of the cover plate are sharp and I cut my hand on one corner. The front of the cover plate and protruding comb and reed plate are uncomfortable on the mouth, with a strong coppery taste. I’ve got used to it now, but it’s the least comfortable harp I’ve ever played. I hear the Marine Band Classic is worse with lots of sharp corners, with the added problem of it being held together with nails and not screws, making it hard to take apart for cleaning and maintenance. My 1847s, however, are a dream. They take more air and they fight back a little, due to the design and stainless steel reeds. That’s why I got them. I hoped it would help me improve my technique because they are less forgiving than many other harps. And I was right to hope that, as I believe I’m now a better player because I put in the work with an 1847. And the more you play them the more they seem compliant with your own style of playing. They don’t have the bright raspiness of a MB, but the muscly, rich dark brown tones on the lower notes are beautiful. A very warm sound. And the higher notes, which I usually find harder, are easier to play. Than any other harmonica Ive ever played. You have to be precise with breath and mouth shape for bending, but once you get a bend it’s easier to sustain, I find. The only downside is that every 1847 Ive brought has had a choking blow note (usually on hole 2 or 3) but that’s easily put right by opening it up and doing some careful gapping.

[@warrenfloyd1484]

I've played hohner, Suzuki, and China made, they all have a place, ie personality

[@ooyginyardel4835]

Tin lady - Goodbye

[@regorRegor]

I agree with your opinion of the 1847 Silver. The Manji, Special 20, Marine Band all folded like a cheap suit for me.

[@47EMAIFB]

wow

[@Charlie19501]

Suzuki Manji is top.

[@peterdamen4834]

Het zijn de beste 😊

[@unknownuser5972]

I’ve never seen little Walter.. Sonny boys (both) big Walter.. Sonny terry.. howling wolf.. play anything other than a good ole marine band. There was no Lee oskars nor many of these newer harps.. but there was seydel.. Koch.. and still marine band won every single time.. Junior wells later on used Lee Oskar.. real old school blues = Marine band. Facts.

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

It’s mainly because the MB was cheaper than Seydel’s, and because Hohner managed to get in on the US market quite early on. MB have a distinct raspy tone, now synonymous with the blues, so a lot of people have used them since to capture that same sound as the early blues harpists. I find that MB are also easier to play. But I prefer 1847s as they make you work hard, but with a rewarding outcome. 1847s have a different feel and tone and certainly aren’t to everyone’s taste, but I love them.

[@billpresing5568]

Suprized Suzuki didn't make the list.

[@joeholland4936]

It is laughable to have Hohner harmonicas rated ahead of Lee Oskar. Lee Oskar ‘s can be taken apart easily to adjust reeds. Marine Band 1896 is held together with tiny nails. If you take it apart and back together the nails get loose and air leaks when played. Pros get the 1896 then send them to techs for several hundred dollar revamp then praise the 1896. I guess for Free Hohner harmonicas or endorsements?

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

This Video is Laughable as Well ~

[@harrymatschat4853]

That may be your personal opinion. Hohner is generally better than Lee Oskar. Even the Special 20 is preferable to the Lee Oskar. With the exception of the Marine Band 1896, you can also unscrew the other Hohner models and replace the reedplates or combs.

[@InterdyneInternationalK-9]

My Opinion is that your Video Still BLOWS !

[@joeholland4936]

@@harrymatschat4853 that is your personal opinion.

[@rickbouthillier4394]

I am a studio musician and live performer and I think lee oscars are pure crap .the reeds will freeze up during a performance and leave you out in the cold. Hohners will detune but not freeze up . Consequently I deem Lee oscars crap!!

[@fredreinarz3647]

Big six , 9" in length ?? Not even 9 cm! Keep your wrong info for yourself.

[@Crumbed304]

I have never seen this kind of bad info video

[@bobshuwab1988]

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[@grantwalker9367]

Your measurements are incorrect

[@danmarchuk3617]

What are you basing this on? Knowing what I know about harmonicas, pretty much these are not the best harmonicas. Your reasons sound more like promotion. There could be historical relevance, but not play-ability, build quality or overall tone.

[@theflyingpicket1967]

What would your preference be? I'm just curious. I'm only a beginner. I have a Hohner bluesharp and a Suzuki bluesmaster.

[@aaronaragon7838]

Those are excellent harps. I've played Spec 20, M Band, and every harp you can name. Still comes down to the guy playing it. Keep on rockin'!

[@brianvalentine2557]

Seydel Lightning for me.

[@MrSpacconi]

N'importe quoi. !!! dans ce classement .Le MARINE band ne mérite pas sa place en 2.C'est un harmonica complètement dépassé.Premièrement ,il ne se démonte pas, ensuite le corps en bois se déforme et vous arrache la bouchent enfin ,les anches en laiton se cassent très vite si vous jouer tous les jours.Le SEYDEL 1847 ,par contre est bien à sa place.Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas les chinois EASTTOP et KONGSHENG.Ce dernier a un modèle diatonique :le MARS qui serait largement en tête du classement !!

[@yricyric]

Are you a REAL person?

[@bobshuwab1988]

Robots

[@alexan128]

Сильвер полная дрянь.

[@Rob_Houser]

You are misleading people. Please delete this video.