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So what are you getting for your money? Well, you're getting a box containing an instruction manual, a carrying case, a cleaning cloth, and of course a 10-hole diatonic harmonica.
I like that they include a flexible case over a hard box case. I prefer these cases because they have a loop, useful for wearing around one's belt. They are comfortable and you can easily and securely carry a few important harps around wherever you go.
Visually, it's a nice harmonica. Not much else to say about that.
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the the harmonica itself was that this harp is very heavy. Took 3 of my harps to get close. This seems to be because the reed plates are particularly thick. I normally don't mind heavier harps, but this one sticks out. You might not think so, but the weight can be tiring on extensive use.
Overall, the construction is really good. Really tight harp! Bending is smooth and precise, able to hit every bend easily out of the box (except 10 blow bends, which is one of my weaknesses, but it does bend). Able to overblow as well. The tunning is where it should be. The chords sound nice, and the octaves are good. Minimal to no reed or plate work is needed if you're not comfortable doing that. This harp is tight, responsive, and nice to play right away!
The tone is brighter (if that means anything to you) than other harps. I find the tone comparable to a Seydel Blues Session Steel. Fast attack into smooth decay and sustain. The release however is pretty much absent. It's the only harp I have owned that when you stop it goes dead silent right away. Makes it unique among my collection in terms of tone.
The corners of the reed plates are sharp, and in my opinion, way too sharp! I use an easy and common fix on many lower-priced harps, some light sanding. Besides that, this thing is very smooth!
The reed plates are slightly protruded in relevance to the comb. This feels similar to a Suzuki Manji if you happen to know how that feels. Some people dislike this, but I don't mind, because the ends of the plates are smooth as is the ABS comb. Also, the finish on the cover plates is not only nice to look at, it's 's very smooth as well. Very comfortable harmonica and is easy to clean.
So what you are getting for your money is a harmonica that is "heavy" competition to some way pricier harps out there. You are getting a mostly ready-to-use harmonica (you really should sand those corners) for beginner, intermediate and advanced players alike. This is a great go-to that won't break the bank with quick delivery. It can get you out of a pinch because *sigh* most brick-and-mortar stores do not stock good harps.
