FenderBlues Deluxe Harmonica, Key of B Flat

First off, I'm not a beginner, nor did I buy this for a child. I have been playing harmonica off and on for 30 years. I play a lot of blues and classic rock and country, and use draw and blow bends regularly in my playing, although I'm a bit old school so I'm afraid I don't mess with overblows much. I'm directing this review to harmonica players who understand what I'm saying. Sorry for the attitude, but as an experienced player it's annoying to consider a budget price harmonica and see the reviews flooded with people who either don't know enough about harmonicas to know a good one from a bad one or got it as a noise maker for their grandkids and could care less!I play Marine Bands and Special 20s mostly. Needed a Bb for one or two songs and didn't want to sink $40 into a Hohner so decided to give this a try. I wasn't disappointed! I was amazed at how it played out of the box. Thought I might have to fool with the reeds but every hole was good on bend and draw. Tried to stick to soft playing at first to break it in easy but couldn't resist bending and it was easier and more responsive than my last Special 20! The tone is a little brighter, and maybe thinner, but not to the extent that most non players will notice. Heck, even the case was great: solid sturdy plastic with a nice felt lining to keep the harp from rattling around, unlike Hohner's! The tone is in the ballpark and the playability is great enough that I'm thinking about buying a set of 7 to retune to Paddy Richter.Now, if you ARE a parent or grandparent buying a noise maker for a 5 year old, you can probably get a colorful plastic harmonica that can annoy every one around your kid just as well as this one can, and cheaper. But as a parent and teacher myself, I would recommend this one if you have an older child that is truly interested in learning. It's cheap enough that if it gets lost or they lose interest it's no big deal, but won't frustrate them by holding them back. A few notes to help you get started1. If you can't get a sound out a few holes (especially when you draw-breath in-on the second hole) your harmonica is probably not broken. There are some holes that are tough for beginners. Try using less air. If your child is frustrated, recommend that they "sip" like drinking very, very slowly through a straw.2. 'C' is the traditional key to start in because it's not to high or low pitched and is relatively easy for most people to learn intermediate techniques like note bending.3. Youtube is a great resource for lessons and most harmonica videos are made by great people who keep it PG but I'm a teacher so can't help but say: please preview anything your kids watch yourself first if at all possible. Y'all know that already, but I can't help it.4. These are reasonably cheap, so how about getting two and learning with your child? I bet you're stressed out too these days, and music is a great way to unwind and share time with your family. Off your devices and screens, face to face. We all need more of that.

I have harmonica's of every major key now .... Knowing Fender is a quality name , I tried these for my amateur music videos....Boy , was I impressed...Great Quality low price

This is my first review ever on Amazon (after spending thousands of dollars here) and I am writing because this is such a great harmonica regardless of price. I have been purchasing Horner Blues Harp harmonicas since I was 15 (45 years ago) and this is by far so much better and easier to bend notes and get the blues twang from the instrument. I see bad reviews that say it came broken, missing notes or whatever. Not sure how that could happen but I guess there could be defective products. If that is the case, go buy the Horner and spend the $50 but I received a perfectly tuned harp for $11.99 and will purchase all my future blues harps from Fender. If I received a flawed harmonica, I would just order another one to try again. They are so inexpensive compaired to Horner. The harmonica I received is absolutely awesome and it works so great. It is easy to bend the notes and it is easy on the lips. I prefer it over the wood Horner Blues Harp. I hope this helps with your purchase decision.

Good build quality, Great sound quality at $13 what else do I need!! I am not a pro, but played few Hohner special 20 harmonicas. They are great. As a beginner I only found 2 differences, 1. it takes a little more pressure for Fender. 2. Hohner sound is a bit richer. I loved my fender instruments

Plays great good sound for the price.

Smooth comb and bend for me, for the price you can’t go wrong as an amateur beginner or pro

I'm so glad I got this harmonica , it's one of my better harmonicas . I keep it with my Fender guitar . Also I've been wanting a b flat harmonica for a long time.

Stiff reeds, hard to bend. Not the mellow tones I am used to with a Hohner Blues.

The last b flat harmonica I bought seemed to wear out and went to flat on me so I thought I'd just get a cheap one off Amazon. I am impressed with the quality and sound of this one. Fender is a great name but didn't know they made harmonica's. I will be getting more at this price!

Smooth sound as always got these's before.

Quick delivery. Beautiful product. Lovely sound. Highly recommended

This was a nice harmonica for the price. Needed to play Blues in the key of F, the Bb harmonica has a nice open sound. I normally use Lee Oskar, but this would make me consider a Fender Blues for any replacements.

necessita di essere educata al suono ma per il prezzo di soli 13 euro o giu di li fa concorrenza a marche piu prestigiose