Why the Echo Harp is the Best Harmonica

[@davidcarroll2035]

I too have that model, it great for Gospel, and folk music. And the sound it creates is very soothing. Oh and I very often pick one up just to clean and polish.

[@PurchaseReviews]

They’re almost sounding like some kind of accordion. Yep, I also still polish mine too 😊

[@silvareynell6578]

I was gifted my grandads today. He grew up in the French Alps and learnt to play by ear, he was incredibly talented. Mine has 16 holes on each side though, so double the holes from this review. Is that because it is bigger or has more notes?

[@PurchaseReviews]

So nice, yeah, more notes. Enjoy it, the older ones look so much nicer than the ones you can buy in the shops these days, also the new ones are around $300, so not cheap either. Thanks for your comment.

[@blakkneit9779]

I only remembered the biggest model "120" from my childhood, then recently, found one small "64" model in a second hand store, original vintage in perfect condition for a few bucks. Rediscovered the harmonica in that way a loving it more than ever 🤠

[@PurchaseReviews]

They’re great aren’t they. Almost sound a bit like an accordion. I thought the echo harp was easy to play, until I bought a hohner marine band harmonica. They are even easier to play than the echo harp. Both beautiful instruments. Thanks Bläk.

[@MrUisle]

I just found one of these handed down from grandpa today.

[@silvareynell6578]

I've had this same blessing today 😊

[@SaboresTiaIna68]

I bought the 120 model in 1978, and am still using it regularly.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Wow, amazing that it’s still in tune. I’ve seen some of the new ones now cost around $300, almost unaffordable.

[@justaweeb9086]

I love the compact design of this one but I ended up ordering the 24 hole variant just cause I love having good range on my harps.

[@PurchaseReviews]

If you get a chance also try the Marine Band, also an awesome harmonica.

[@jeanseme2543]

Where to find harmonica honher echo 2 sides double 16 holes instrument?

[@mikehardy3823]

Hello mate, Thank you for taking the time to share this. Like you Ime a guitarist mainly and a beginner with the harmonica. I like the fact that the hohner echo is quite forgiving, and I needed to hear it before I forked out 90 odd quid. Ime now gonna buy one, because your video helped me decide. Nice one ! Appreciation from England, U.K.

[@PurchaseReviews]

mike hardy Thanks for your kind words Mike. They are a lot of fun. The only other thing I should have mentioned, is that brand new harmonicas need to be worn in. Mine is an older one, so I didn’t need to. Just play it how you normally would, and over a few days it will wear in nicely. Thanks again 👍🏻

[@ChrisslZ]

Agree with the lungs ... helps ne fix my breathing

[@PurchaseReviews]

Yeah, definitely helps with singing for later on 👍🏻

[@Voltanaut]

Great review mate. If you like this harp, you'll love a diatonic. They're cheaper and even easier to play. Hohner makes great diatonics, and I personally recommend the Marine Band Deluxe or Crossover. Also, Hohner's Marine Band is from 1896. The company dates back to 1857.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Thanks for your kind words. I’ve never tried the diatonic, I’m definitely going to have to try it now that you mentioned it. The harp is pretty easy to play. Once you play something a few times, the pattern just some how stays in your head and you don’t forget it. They are definitely an easy instrument to learn. To master it is another story though.

[@Voltanaut]

@@PurchaseReviews Easy patterns are the joy of harmonicas, especially diatonics, which have great chords in the first octave and a diatonic major scale in the scale octave.

[@kl0an]

I've got two of those harps. One is exactly the same as yours and the 2nd is the same keys but, has 20 holes. Both of them are great harps and like you, when I feel a need to play, I grab one of these. I've probably got 20+ more harps from Hohners, to Lee Oskars. Another fav of mine is my Hohner XB-40.. The XB stands for Extreme Bending.. That's one I'll grab as well.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Have you got a Marine Band? I can’t believe how easy they are to play. Wow, 20 harmonicas is 17 more than what I have. That’s a big collection. I always keep one on the dining table to play for my daughter during meals.

[@Harmonica-Rudi]

Very nice. I've been playing the tremolo harmonica since April 2020, and I've uploaded some songs. But I had previous knowledge.

[@PurchaseReviews]

You’ve already come a long way then. You play very well. I’ve been using a Hohner Marine Band, and I love it, it’s the easiest harmonica to play, and I can bend notes much easier than on an echo harp. Just a bit of practice every few days, and it’s amazing what you can learn playing by ear. The brain has an amazing way of remembering breathe patterns when done often enough. It’s just getting into the habit. Thank you for the comment, I’m playing much better these days. On the video review it was my first few tries. Thanks again.

[@harmanss6077]

Very beautiful harmonica. I am a harmonica player. I have hohner golden melody, special 20 and Rocket diatonic harmonicas and also 2 Suzuki Manji and 1 Leeosker harps. I would like to buy this Echo harmonica when possible since I like this harmonica !

[@PurchaseReviews]

Yes, it’s a gorgeous harmonica. The older echo harp has clearer engravings than the newer harp though. Wow! you have many harmonica’s. I would like to try a diatonic harmonica next time. In this video I’m actually playing it the opposite way, I didn’t know that they are supposed to be played lower notes to the left and higher to the right 😩 I’ve learned the right way now. Thank you for your message. I hope you get your echo harp soon, they seem to be hard to find these days. Enjoy your day.

[@harmanss6077]

@@PurchaseReviews Thanks for replying. Have a great day.👍❤️

[@gurmukhdassjawaharani3950]

I like this hohner Echo harp harmonica very diffferant voice.may I know how may be purchased in India.

[@PurchaseReviews]

You like the singing or the harmonica, I wasn’t sure what you meant.

[@harmanss6077]

@@PurchaseReviews I like the sound of this bell metal Echo hohner harmonica and also it looks beautiful ! This same model two sides harp is now made by Swan harmonica company of China and the price is cheaper. But I don't now how it will sound. Have to try one.

[@InaFerreira-kt5ei]

Mine is about 100 years old

[@MyBibleTrivia]

That’s amazing, I love it. The old ones have much nicer detail on them compared to the new ones too.

[@damarlboromans]

My Grandma just passed away and left me this I need to clean it but do not know how can you please recommend a method.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Sorry to hear that. I had an old one covered in a bit of rust, and all you need to use is toothpaste on a damp cloth to clean it. Works very well.

[@paulrana597]

Wish to buy this model. Unfortunately not available where I live. Can anyone help me please?

[@leehendersondg]

I know they’re on Amazon but I’m not sure about your location

[@julioa.sanchez2415]

I have a this one for sale #$

[@InaFerreira-kt5ei]

Price please

[@HansBartje]

Ik heb deze ook, kan geen noot lezen. Doet het op gevoel, en melodie.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Ik vind het leuk dat je geen muzikant hoeft te zijn om het te spelen. Ik speel ook op gevoel, dan denken anderen dat ik kan spelen, als ik echt geen idee heb.

[@amiktandel2469]

I stay in India .I will like to know it's pride and how and from where to purchase

[@PurchaseReviews]

They cost around $120 US, but sometimes you can find second hand ones online for a lot less. I bought mine from EBay, so I’m not sure where else you can buy these, especially while living in India, as I’m in Australia. Hohner Echo Harps: ebay.us/Vlq9mM

[@jacobthemaster66]

@@PurchaseReviews I just bought one on eBay for $25 bucks. They are super expensive normally

[@PurchaseReviews]

@@jacobthemaster66 I did that with the first one I got, but the second I bought full price cause the first was rattling a bit. Yeah, definitely not a cheap harmonica. Hope you enjoy it 👍🏻

[@jacobthemaster66]

@@PurchaseReviews It looks absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait for it to arrive

[@julioa.sanchez2415]

I have a Antique for sale the same one $😍😍

[@michaelkondo5931]

My pastor gave me the same model harmonica last night before the Bible study

[@PurchaseReviews]

A very nice gift to be given 👍🏻

[@ricardogarcia1987]

Can it be washed ??

[@PurchaseReviews]

No, only wiped down with some alcohol swabs. If washed, it will damage the reeds and make it go out of tune. So no, definitely not.

[@machapan8752]

​@@PurchaseReviewsso there is nothing to do to take care of it?

[@PurchaseReviews]

Make sure that your own mouth is clean before playing, so no bits of food get stuck inside the harmonica. Also, if you blow on the harmonica to hard it will damage the reeds inside. Harmonica’s can be opened up and gently brushed, and if looked after can last up to several years. They also need to be stored correctly. Some harmonicas can be washed, some others can not. Here is a useful link, hope it helps you. theharmonicacompany.com/blog/how-to-clean-harmonica/

[@danielionita9905]

De unde se poate cumpăra?

[@PurchaseReviews]

Made in Germany 👍🏻

[@nelheikoop2712]

wat zijn de kosten

[@PurchaseReviews]

$200 AUD

[@christmysavior]

48 hole and 64 hole have better sounding notes.

[@ngovan2821]

Loại này giá bao nhiêu tiền vậy shop mình muốn mua một cái shop cho mình xin sđt đi

[@PurchaseReviews]

Bạn có thể mua mới với giá 150 đô la, hoặc đôi khi có thể tìm thấy một món đồ cũ với giá rẻ hơn trên ebay. Tôi phải cập nhật liên kết đến sản phẩm này. Mô hình này là khóa 54/64 của C / G. Tôi hy vọng điều này trả lời câu hỏi của bạn, tôi không giỏi hiểu tiếng Việt.

[@PurchaseReviews]

There’s a small G engraved on one side, and a small C engraved on the other. The top is whatever side is facing up when you play.

[@tperez838]

What is it worth

[@PurchaseReviews]

Around $150

[@joseeduardogomesmoreira7487]

@@PurchaseReviews . I buy one for 10 euros, and it's new !

[@PurchaseReviews]

Jose Eduardo Gomes Moreira That’s a great bargain. You must be lucky 👍🏻

[@joseeduardogomesmoreira7487]

@@PurchaseReviews . I live in Europe, it's cheap here .

[@lyeraspiderwick]

I just bought one for $10 but its got some rust on the trademark plate. I am debating whether I should clean it or not because sometimes you shouldn't clean rust off of older things.

[@julioa.sanchez2415]

I have one for Sale Rare $ 👏👏

[@NoSupports]

almost sounds same with musette accordion.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Somewhat, but still has its own unique sound I think. Depends on how it’s played.

[@fourhillsfarm]

Same concept, pairs of reeds tuned slightly apart, causes ear to hear as a tremolo tone.

[@АндрейПоздняков-з6р]

подул и шо?а как на ней играть?

[@pascalxavier3367]

You cannot bend notes on this type of harmonica.

[@PurchaseReviews]

Thats true. Double reed harmonicas are meant to sound more like accordions. Found this interesting info on why you can’t bend notes on an echo harp. Interesting reading. patmissin.com/ffaq/q16.html

[@Bo88in]

Oh yes yi can...

[@pascalxavier3367]

@@Bo88in No, you can't, not like with a blues harp; do you know what bending notes means?

[@Bo88in]

Go listen to the intro of my song 'Cheap Lovin''. The harmonica is played by myself on an honer echo harp.. pretty sure im bending a few notes in there. Recorded on a cheap condensor mic

[@TonyTricaricoMagic]

Wich side is c and wich is g

[@TonyTricaricoMagic]

Thank you I will try