Compare Hohner Special 20, Easttop Blues, Chicago Blues harmonicas.

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  • @faethe000
    @faethe000 3 роки тому +8

    You did well with choosing those two. The Special 20 has been a mainstay for pros for ages. But the Easttop came outta nowhere a few years ago and rivals the midlevel German harps at 1/3 the price. Chinese manufacturers are GOOD at making harmonicas.
    If you ever want your mind blown, spend just $10 more than that the special 20 ($50) and get a Kongsheng Solist. It rivals the $100 German harps and you'll just be awed at the quality. They're so responsive you can just hold them up in front of a fan 20 feet away and they'll start to play. The Kongsheng Mars ($30) might be the most comfortable harp to play that exists.

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for very good information about harmonicas. This will be very helpful to me and others. Rich😊

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  3 роки тому +2

      @Jagger Romeo Super!

  • @keefmeister77
    @keefmeister77 3 місяці тому +1

    I just bought an EastTop bass harmonica. They're huge, cool sounding and very easy to play, the holes are arranged just like a piano. You can hear these alot on Green Acres, especially Arnold Ziffel episodes. These normally cost quite alot but they sell on ebeigh for about a hundred, the listing I bought from has a $20 coupon til September 16 so I paid $79 + free shipping. If you check a video featuring one of these you might like it enough to buy one.

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  3 місяці тому +1

      You're right. That deep sound goes right along with baritone ukulele. The size of it is surprising! Great price you found!!

    • @keefmeister77
      @keefmeister77 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@richdavis4007they now have one for $72 after coupon and free shipping from California. Make your move, Rich!

    • @keefmeister77
      @keefmeister77 3 місяці тому

      ​@@richdavis4007$72 + free shipping after coupon now

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  2 місяці тому

      I'd like to have one, but I just spent $104 to pay for a ukulele that USPS destroyed somewhere between Alabama and Washington State. Lady bought my beautiful Hricane ziricote concert and it arrived crushed.

  • @deniserotulun5579
    @deniserotulun5579 4 роки тому +4

    This is by far the best comparison/review that i ha e seen

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks, friend. Best wishes to you. Rich

  • @alexuwi
    @alexuwi 5 місяців тому +1

    Perhaps this video is the best featuring the Easttop 008K. Thank you, i'll be buying the EastTop, since now i'm sure that it is a great performer.

  • @WW-cc3td
    @WW-cc3td 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this review - I was about to buy another Special 20 but now I'm not so sure. Your closing comment 'this is just a little better' pales in comparison to the price difference. Is 'just a little better' worth it at twice the price...? hmmmm...
    thank you once again.

  • @docsavagefan2795
    @docsavagefan2795 3 роки тому +3

    I agree Special 20’s are the best very responsive and easy to bend. Best beginner harmonica IMO

  • @yangyon
    @yangyon 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing..Why I choose eastop T 008K to learn diatonic harmonica is because the quality and the sound of the item is quite excellent for a beginner like me at a fairly cheap price..

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  4 роки тому +1

      I like Easttop too8k, too. Very nice! Thanks. Rich

  • @VichetSSom-ck8jd
    @VichetSSom-ck8jd 3 роки тому +2

    Budda bless you, ole man! Continue to make more videos...

  • @MrNowakles
    @MrNowakles 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Rich, very good review, thank you. I have already choosen one -Easttop gonna be my choice.

  • @paulcook68
    @paulcook68 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for making this video. I own alot of special 20s, and I always wondered about the eastop brand. You explained it really well. So I think I'm gonna buy myself a eastop and give it a try. I don't think it's a bad choice..

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  4 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Isaacgates7
      @Isaacgates7 3 роки тому +2

      I grew up playing a special 20 period about 5 years ago I made a switch to a Fender Blues DeVille. About a month ago I picked up a couple East tops and I'm more than impressed. My modern opinion Hohner is far overpriced and typically a very basic instrument. What type of music do you play?

    • @paulcook68
      @paulcook68 3 роки тому +1

      @@Isaacgates7 I agree. Since this video I've bought a few eastops now. I love them! Great harps and a great price! I play blues and some rock..

  • @rnt-rds
    @rnt-rds 11 місяців тому +1

    Great review 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @stevesstrings5243
    @stevesstrings5243 5 років тому

    I have a Hohner harmonica I have had for almost 40 years. I never really learned how to play it but I remember I could do a couple of tunes. I'm afraid I haven't played around with it for years. Maybe I should pick it up again!

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  5 років тому +1

      After you begin playing one instrument, easier to play others. Each note has a hole to blow or draw so should be easy to play simple songs.

  • @MP-tf7cc
    @MP-tf7cc 7 місяців тому +1

    "I think the looks (of the Easttop).. makes up for any shortcomings." 😅

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  7 місяців тому

      Sharp looking harmonica! 😊😊😊😊

  • @raiders345
    @raiders345 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful! Thank you!

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @raiders345
      @raiders345 3 роки тому +1

      @@richdavis4007 Yes, I was hesitant about purchasing an Easttop harmonica, but now I feel confident I should give it a shot.

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  3 роки тому

      @@raiders345 Great. I'm glad if my video helped! Rich

  • @bandit9121
    @bandit9121 3 роки тому +1

    I luv this man....im an east top man but happy to branch out 😁

  • @wylancslass
    @wylancslass 5 років тому +1

    You have how many Ukulele's Rich? Did you say 40? Wow! Good for you!!! I love that!!! Please tell me more about all the Uke's you have :) I love the sound of the Easttop Harmonica :) Each note seems to come through more to me.

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  5 років тому +3

      The last few ukes have been sent to me for review ... but I love them all. I'll try to talk about my ukes soon! Rich

  • @miguelangelcolon1345
    @miguelangelcolon1345 Рік тому +1

    Hi, how old is the Chicago Blues Harmonica? i mean when did you buy it?

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  Рік тому

      I likely purchased on eBay so I don't know how old it is.

  • @rosemanalansan1131
    @rosemanalansan1131 4 роки тому +1

    Its good to see this video gramps

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Rose. At this point in my career I prefer the Easttop. Rich

    • @rosemanalansan1131
      @rosemanalansan1131 4 роки тому

      @@richdavis4007 I allready recieve my harmonica its nice and heavy. Thank you for your review gramps.

  • @keefmeister77
    @keefmeister77 5 років тому +1

    Was wonderin' if you had any harps! I have alot of harmonicas; my favorite for sound and playability is Hohner Blues Harp, throaty sound and they bend notes easily. I have a Hohner low C Rocket, loud and airtight, expensive (see video). Also some Lucky 13 Bass Blues harmonicas, these are designed by a British guy who has them made in China by EastTop; they have 3 more holes than normal, all one octave lower. Of the ones you have, I would greatly prefer the Special 20, if you play more often you'll probably notice better sound and playability than the others. PS maybe we can hear a song?

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  5 років тому

      You're right about me noticing more about the differences in sound if I played more. I'll see if I can work up a song on harmonica.

    • @nytrayfl2
      @nytrayfl2 3 роки тому +2

      I have a Hohner Special 20, Blues Harp, Hot Metal, Marine Band, American Ace, and just ordered an East Top in key of A. Trying to figure out which I like best. I might even post my first comparison video.

  • @bumparick7064
    @bumparick7064 5 років тому

    The Hohner Special 20 is a recognized clear winner for a long-lasting, wonderful-playing harmonica. After a few years of continual playing, the Hohner will still be true to you. Rick

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  5 років тому

      Time tested, for sure. Mine is probably 25 years old but still like new.

    • @lakkakka
      @lakkakka 5 років тому

      not the easttop?

    • @Panicagq2
      @Panicagq2 4 роки тому +1

      @@lakkakkaThere are lots of great harps out there. I play Easttop Blues because I could afford a complete set of 12 of them while I'm learning. Mine still sound and play great 2 years later - I still love 'em, and I can add other (more premium) brands slowly.

    • @paulcook68
      @paulcook68 4 роки тому

      @@Panicagq2 That's cool Terry! I play marin bands. I've always wanted to try eastop, I've always loved the looks of them too. My next harp will be the eastop for sure.

    • @Panicagq2
      @Panicagq2 4 роки тому

      @@paulcook68 They're also nice and hefty in the hand. The Easttops I have are a little raspy and 'swampy' sounding but loud and the tone suits my taste really well. Have fun!

  • @ashokkumarg6277
    @ashokkumarg6277 2 роки тому

    Hi grandpa 😊

  • @kevingodding9316
    @kevingodding9316 4 роки тому

    Great video 👍👍👍👍

    • @richdavis4007
      @richdavis4007  4 роки тому

      Thank you. Best wishes to you, Kevin. Rich

  • @Brian-lm3lw
    @Brian-lm3lw Рік тому

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