Jambone Harmonicas

[omtayslick]

Are these things functional at all? I'm not a serious player by any means, but a little "harp" here and there can spice up a recording nicely.
I have a couple of Marine Band harmonicas, (that seem to be of fine quality) but I want to pick up some other keys. The Jambones are cost effective, but I'm afraid that for the price they could be junk. Or worse, sound like junk. Anybody ever used 'em?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...07316/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/421550/

 

[muttley]

Decent quality will start out at $20 something each. My guess would be these are poor quality.


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[herdkilla]

I have been playing harp for more years than I care to remember. I started with a hohner super vamper in the early sixties and still have it in good condition, and in tune. It has travelled everywhere and got wet but is still a good instrument. I have lots of harps, in different makes from cheap to expensive. Put them through a distortion amp or pedal and they all sound the same. If anything the Marine Band is brighter but has smaller holes. I now prefer plastic combs, but love the Hohner Crossover harp (which has bamboo), and the Special 20. I have a Jambone in A that I bought in a sale. It sounds different to the same keyed Honer Marine band but not unpleasantly and has a great soulful sound. I'd say it's one of the best cheap harps. That said I've just put some hohner reeds in a Hawkins Bazaar harp and it sounds brilliant. Too many purists out there for my liking. The harp is a great instrument, and you can get some really cool sounds out of any make. You want one, then just get it and play!!