Hohner Old Standby Harmonica – Key of C

The Hohner Old Standby has been introducing people to the harmonica for generations. It’s a simple, honest diatonic harmonica in the key of C that plays easily and sounds good right out of the box. The brass reeds are responsive and the copper alloy reedplates produce a warm, full tone that belies the modest price.

The key of C is the best starting point for new harmonica players because most instructional materials and beginner songs are written in this key. The 10-hole diatonic layout gives you two full octaves to work with, enough range for melodies, chord accompaniment, and basic blues playing. If you’ve been curious about harmonica and want to try it without a big investment, the Old Standby is exactly what its name suggests: a reliable, time-tested instrument.