Be aware that the harmonica you will get will not look remotely as handsome as the one in the manufacturer's photo. At best, it reminds of a Stanley knife. The plastic is cheap and the tin cover is even cheaper. It is large, cumbersome and most unpleasant to hold. You can not cup it properly, it knocks on your teeth... Another issue, even more crucial: If you belong to the chosen few who hold their harmonica in their right hand (Sonny Terry was one, Will Wilde is another example that comes to mind), you will not be able to use this harmonica. Due to its peculiar design it is meant to be held in the left hand only. All in all I can not see any reason why to manufacture such a gruesome harmonica where the aim should be to make a lighter, more comfortable one. The sound: I don't like it all. It is metallic, empty, at certain times does not sound like a C harmonica at all. [DISCLAIMER:] All said, I am just an old blues player and when I'm done and gone I'll be found with a moist-swollen Marine Band in my hand. I have tried this harmonica, it didn't work for me, but it might work well for you. The odds are good, particularly if you play anything other than amplified Chicago blues. Give it a try, judge for yourself, you don't have much to lose.