Eastop Hohner Comparison

[@Mikesukes]

I have a easttop lucky 13 it is laser etched, it feels totally smooth to the lips.

[@hankhamilton5513]

FYI: Hohner makes a soft case now, check it out. Thanks for the cpmparison.

[@petergiesel3791]

Your awesome chuck 🤠 and g'day mate from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 ,I just turned fifty and bought a East-Top harp so thankyou so much for your vid and please keep coming, I'd love you teach me how to play with out sounding like a hound 🐕 😆👍but great video and you are the man, legend and all round great man Cheers 🥃🥃🤠 Chuck 👉💥🇦🇺🦘🇺🇸🦅💯

[@dzulrambu7950]

Easttop terbaik.. From Indonesia.. 👌

[@adityarifqi5286]

sebagus apa sih mas? dengan harganya yg cuma 250rb itu. Sy juga udh beli online. semoga memang beneran bagus

[@andytate5670]

I play both been playing Hohner for 25-30 years, I was turned on to the East Tops by a friend and I must be honest the paint Job on the East Tops don't bother me, I really like Easter Tops for the money they play as well as the SP20 they are not quite as loud but the difference is minimal, the New SP 20's have changed the nut thank God. All harps need gapping out of the box, especially the East top in the bottom end, if you're getting a whistle that's usually down to technique. I don't have that issue with any of my East Tops especially since gapping. Overall, I think Hohner needs to up its game and be more competitive because East Tops can only improve and cost less.

[@ChromaticHarp]

I bought 3 Easttops recently, I needed an Ab, E, and B. So, hoping to save some money (they’re about $20.00 on amazon) I went for it, but they are uneven and kind of Leaky,also, tend to make that unpleasant high squeaky sound that is demonstrated in this video. So I saved a little money but now I have 3 Meh harps.

[@elpusegato]

I was considering an Easttop. After reading this I've decided on the Special 20

[@TomPowers-l6n]

Hohner has the key etched in the top coverplate.

[@tedbelmont]

Weird thing. In the uk east top is about £20 and sp20 about £25-£30. So I don’t see east top as being cheap in comparison.

[@padrejohnruffle]

I've had a complete set of Eastthnerop T008K harps for 3 years now, and can't fault them. Personally, I love the feel of the black finish, but I also bought three T008Ks for my son in electric blue - and they have a smooth finish which some may like, but not me. You've done a lovely job showing us the Easttop, but I was waiting for you to do a blow by blow comparison with the Hohner..

[@quyenvo5280]

Yeah , between easttop 008k and honner marine band I pick easttop for the price , the look , the sound and the everything !

[@stangerevil666]

You're very great 😊😊

[@huyo342]

Thank you

[@allenhawker3911]

I bought one Easttop in C and I kind of like it. I’m a beginner about 8 months in. The Easttop is easy for me to play the -2 and all the holes really. It’s easy to use for me anyway. At least until my technique gets better. But the Special 20 sure is a great instrument. I love mine. Hohner did a jam up job on that one I think. The Rocket must be foe experienced players maybe? I bought one in A and I have a tough time with it. Especially -2 and -10. Forget it. It’s me I’m sure being a rookie. I’m not blaming the harp really. Practice, practice I guess

[@blindpink]

I thought it was just me who struggled to open those plastic cases.

[@albertoberto4714]

Hi, can you share the link to the harmonica tuner?

[@gregorypalmer6218]

Special 20 reed plates are brass m8 & so are the reeds grandad !!!

[@formansbasement2311]

Damn, you sure showed him!

[@elpusegato]

That Easttop sounds awful

[@abhijitroychoudhury386]

please do not compare luminus star in Galaxy HOHNER along with Estop can a recent Hormonicist compare with Antonino Seraneno sir its not done practically

[@BrianVeliano]

Oh shut up.

[@TH3_T3RM1N4T0R]

I can tell you've never tried one, because if you did, you'd realise that Hohner is overrated and overpriced. Easttop, specifically the 008K - is the holy grail of budget harmonicas. You get Marine Band performance at nearly the Blues Band price, what's not to like? The Easttop has phospor bronze reeds and 1.2mm thick reed plates, that's pretty premium construction mate, I don't mind a bit of setup, not when it has so much potential for improvement... And reeds that will outlast anything but Hohner's top of the range model. If you gap and emboss these Easttops, you'd even embarrass the Crossover. When I could get a 12 key set of harps you could gig with for the price of one Crossover, and about 10 hours of meticulous setup, it makes sense to me, seeing that I'd set up the Hohners anyway... Keep in mind that prices differ around the world. And in some places the Crossover goes for what is essentially $150, each... Is it good? Sure. But is it that good? No chance - the shining star you're seeing, is just space rubble burning up in the atmosphere. A customised harp, of any brand, will easily outperform anything OOTB at least twice it's value, at least - if set up properly by a competent person. You could get a Blues Band to play as well as a Special 20, assuming you could be bothered to waste your time with it. However, most people won't waste their skill on such a low end harp. But you could if you would, assuming you know what you're doing.

[@abhijitroychoudhury386]

@@TH3_T3RM1N4T0R don't compare a comet with 🌞 a sun

[@scottedwards9916]

I just received one in key of c..blows my special twenty away out of the box..I'm impressed! And definitely getting more of these!

[@TH3_T3RM1N4T0R]

@@scottedwards9916 welcome to the the club of the enlightened ones, meetings are on Thursdays and Saturdays at r/harmonica, hope you have a blast and happy harping.