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Hohner 560PBX Special 20 Harmonica, Key of G

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Color G
Brand Hohner
Instrument Key G
Material Plastic
Style G

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  • Played by the Pros
  • Smooth Plastic Body for fast Playing
  • Responsive Reeds
  • German Quality and Craftsmanship
  • Model may vary (560BX-G or 560PBX-G)

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Sound quality
4.6
4.8
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4.6
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For beginners
4.6
4.8
4.6
4.4
4.1
Easy to learn
4.4
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instrument key
G
G
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C
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Plastic
Brass, Plastic, Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel, Plastic
Pear Wood
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Product Description

Special 20 produces a beautiful mellow sound ideal for Folk, Country, Pop and Rock songs. With a durable plastic comb that is dependable throughout all weather conditions, the Special 20 is a perfect sidekick for your music. Recessed reed plates in the comb made this original harmonica ahead of its time and its design has been copied countless times. The unique body projects sound making it perfect for playing with accompanying instruments or solo.


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Special 20

The World's Most Copied Harmonica Design

A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is the harmonica for you.

Technical Details

Reed plates Material: Brass //Thickness: 0.9 mm
Reed plates Surface: Brass
Reeds Number: 20 // Material: Brass
Comb Material: ABS // Color: Black
Comb (finish) ABS
Mouthpiece (surface) ABS
Cover plates Stainless Steel
Keys HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
Type Diatonic
Tuning Richter/Country (Country just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G)
Number of Holes 10
Length 10.2 cm / 4.0"
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
6,879 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sound quality, ease of use, performance, and ease of bending of the harmonica. For example, they mention it's the best harmonica for the price, it sounds great, and it'll facilitate learning. Some appreciate the responsiveness and ease to bend the notes. That said, some complain about the case.

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776 customers mention690 positive86 negative

Customers like the quality of the harmonica. They mention it's the best harmonica for the price, it has a nice case, and is economical. Some say that it'll be perfect for beginners. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and sound.

"...harp, and have decided to stick with it, the Hohner 5 pack is a good value to save a few bucks on quality instrument." Read more

"Sounds great. Rich in harmony. Delighted by the purchase." Read more

"...'re looking for something with reliable quality and performance yet economical, whether your new or experienced, definitely consider this harmonica...." Read more

"...on the time that was estimated, the seller came through and the harmonica is perfect. Moral of the story patience is a virtue." Read more

564 customers mention510 positive54 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the harmonica. They mention that it sounds great, has a nice tone, and is easy to get around on. Some say that the harmonic is warm, loud, and comfortable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I loved the way the Suzuki felt in my hands, and the sound was very good. I actually preferred the shape of the Suzuki over the 20...." Read more

"...Sound is pretty close; for a beginner no difference I am sure. It is not as bright sounding as the MB but it's working for me. Very happy with it...." Read more

"Sounds great. Rich in harmony. Delighted by the purchase." Read more

"...It is easy to get air across the reeds, producing both very nice sound and volume, and the hardware is solid and doesn't feel like a toy at all...." Read more

272 customers mention265 positive7 negative

Customers find the harmonica very easy to play, especially for beginners. They say it has a great sound and is responsive. Some customers also mention that the harmonic is awesome to learn on, with no problems. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...right balance of sweet but still cutting tone, bend-ability, and playability...." Read more

"...Its clean, elegant, and sports a tonality both familiar and satisfying. The special 20 is SPECIAL. It was delivered promptly also, good form!" Read more

"...Really lovely. Great for the money. Awesome to learn on. I just wouldn't recommend it to anyone with a girlfriend they care about...." Read more

"...quite a lot- Nice Sound- easy enough to get around on- and fairly easy for a beginner like me to hit single notes- though i still need much practice-" Read more

123 customers mention115 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the harmonica. They mention that it is extremely responsive, works well, and plays easily. Some say that the special 20s have really good response and don't lose much air. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...If you're looking for something with reliable quality and performance yet economical, whether your new or experienced, definitely consider this..." Read more

"Special 20s have really good response and don’t loose much airI’m a cross harp player and I’m really pleased with special 20s" Read more

"I have had mine for a long time now and I am always amazed at how well it plays. Best harmonica for the price." Read more

"...is like a modern Porche, with smooth sound, ergonomic shape, and high performance. Its sound is "warmer" and feels like a well tuned engine...." Read more

92 customers mention85 positive7 negative

Customers find the harmonica easy to bend. They mention that it's responsive and the bends are great. Some say that the tone seems better than a regular blues harp. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of bending.

"...The 20's have got the right balance of sweet but still cutting tone, bend-ability, and playability...." Read more

"...The Special 20 is very responsive and the bends are great even on 10 blow. There are 2 things I don't like about the Special 20 however...." Read more

"...The instrument was in tune, and the draw notes were so much easier to hit...." Read more

"...Easy to bend. (Not saying EASIEST as that is up to the individual.) GREAT tone and volume........" Read more

70 customers mention70 positive0 negative

Customers find the comfort of the reed instrument to be great. They mention that the comb is easy on their lips and tongue, and the form fits perfectly in most hands.

"...They break in easily, comfortable to hold, and pretty well made...." Read more

"...It is much easier on the lips because the mouth part is inset a little and is plastic...." Read more

"...My mouth glides quite easily across the ABS comb without the need to slobber on it to keep from sticking..." Read more

"...and this model confirmed my expectations with great sound and good feel right out of the box...." Read more

47 customers mention47 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the seller of the misc world instruments. They mention that the shipping was quick, the delivery service is great, and the product arrived earlier than expected. The packaging was nice and the exterior packaging was in good condition.

"...I wanted to upgrade, price was excellent delivered on time, package good condition was as I expected it to, no complaints actually I’d recommend and..." Read more

"It plays clear and sounds crisp. It arrived ealier than expected and thats a plus in my eyes. I like the way it plays, its easy." Read more

"...The exterior packaging was in good condition and the product was well protected...." Read more

"Sounds great right out of the box. Arrived packaged well in protective case and you get a month free of online lessons with no gimmicks..." Read more

35 customers mention6 positive29 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the hole size of the harmonica. They mention that the first hole is defective, the second hole seems to have a problem, and the fourth draw hole is already blown. Some say that the fifth hole went out of tune and the 10th hole is weak.

"...Got one. By Hohner. And, admittedly had a problem. The 5 hole went out of tune after about 2 weeks...." Read more

"...After owning it for several days, the DRAW 2 hole went flat...." Read more

"...instrument more and more, I began to notice the upper 7, 8, & 9 holes just sounded off...." Read more

"...for it back to put it back in the case, I noticed the interior plastic had been cracked...." Read more

PBX C is richter tuning. Easy to play.
4 Stars
PBX C is richter tuning. Easy to play.
This Harmonica sounds great and is easy to play.Ive been playing a week and a half and already bending notes and playing the blues.The corners are sharp and uncomfortable until you learn how to hold it.The 10 blow, 9 blow, 7 blow and 6 draw were hard for me to play until I learned that my technique was wrong, you need to breathe lightly from the bottom if my lungs. And hold my lips a little rounder. I never had an issue with the 2 draw like some beginners but ive heard its the same problem with technique.To help people with the hassle I went trough buying this, after much digging through the internet I figured out that the Hohner PBXC is richter tuning and the Hohner PBX CTC is country tuning. It is confusing in the description stating that it is richter/country tuning and country playing style. This PBXC is Richter tuning in the key of C. And the reason it says for country style music is because if you look at the back of the box the little dot says country music. But I can testify you can play blues on this harp and it sounds good. Just watch the youtubers play it. I hope this clears up the confusion.It is well worth 45 dollars. The 10 dollar Fender model sounds horrible and plays very bad compared to the Hohner Special 20. Definitely spend a little more money for a professional grade harmonica. Its worth it.I give it a four only for the fact that the corners are so sharp.
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