Harmonica Packs

Hohner Value Packs and Pro Packs

Hohner offers several of its entry levels models, such as the Blues Band, in 'Value Packs', which include the three most popular keys - C, G and A. Selected models from the Progressive, MS and Marine Band range are also available in 'Pro Packs' which feature the same three keys. the Blues Band is also offered in a value-orientated 7 pack, which has the keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, F and G, includes a useful case, and results in a per harp price of under £10. This represents an inexpensive starting point for a player wishing to cover most tonal bases without spending too much money.

Save Money with Multi Packs

Buying these harmonicas as a single pack offers a significant saving over purchasing them individually. We also offer discounts on specific Seydel and Lee Oskar harmonicas when bought in sets of 6 or more.

Free Cases

In some instances, a soft case or gigbag will be included free of charge. Suzuki Manji harmonicas are available in a three pack with the keys of C, G and A, and, like the Hohner three packs, this offers a saving over buying them individually.

The Most Popular Keys of Harmonica

All three packs of diatonic harmonicas feature the keys of C, G and A, which are the three most popular keys, and will allow you to play a whole range of songs. Larger multi packs tend to be less standardised, although they always include C, G and A. Hohner, for example, provides the keys of C, G, A, D and E with its Special 20 5 pack, but replaces the E with a Bb with its Rocket Amp 5 pack.

Other manufacturers don't offer specific multi packs, but we are able to provide a discount on five or more harmonicas. Our Seydel Session Steels and Lee Oskar harmonicas, for example, are available with a discount when purchased in quantities of six or more and five or more, respectively, and both benefit from key choice being completely flexible

Discounts on Other Multiple Harmonicas

Some players may want to purchase multiple harmonicas from a range that doesn't appear on our website in multi packs or as part of a special deal. As a general rule, we are able to offer a discount on these types of harmonica if they are being bought in multiple of 6 or more. This applies to most models and can a mix of different brands and types. Please get in contact with us via email or telephone and we'll arrange a deal.

How Many Keys of Harmonica do I Need?

Although this is a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question, there are general rules that can help you to decide on how many harmonicas you actually need. For chromatic use, a single 16 hole model in C will cover the entire range of music that is playable on this type of harmonica. The same is basically true of smaller chromatics, although some players like to have a lower tuned 12 hole chromatic (such as a G) as well as a C in order to be able to access a greater tonal range than is possible with a single 12 hole chromatic.

For diatonic harpists who regularly play with other musicians, C, G, A, D, E, Bb and F should cover almost all bases, unless the band likes to de-tune a semitone (in which case, keys like Ab, Db, B and Eb come into play) or they play a large number of minor key tunes (in which case, natural or harmonic minors will be needed, unless you are skilled in playing in third position on a major tuned harp).

Is a Multi Pack Good for Beginners?

Beginners are usually best served buying a mid priced diatonic in the key of C. This is because most instructional videos on Youtube and other sites are made with harmonicas tuned to this key, and a mid range harp will be easier to play, and, especially, bend notes on, than a cheaper Chinese made harmonica. If, however, you are certain that you will remain committed to playing the harmonica, a three pack of C, G and A, in a German or Japanese made harp will save you money in the long term (and will also spread out your playing across a range of harmonicas, meaning that you are less likely to bend a reed out of tune through over-use of one specific harp.

What is the Best Value MultiPack?

Hohner's 5 packs tend to offer the best overall bang for your buck, as not only are they significantly less money than buying all 5 keys individually, but they also come with a 7 harp case, which would usually cost in the region of £25. Our choice from the available 5 packs would be the Rocket Amp, which is a great sounding and playing harmonica whether live or acoustically.

Are Tremolo/Octave Harmonicas Available in Multipacks?

With a few exceptions, tremolo and octave harmonicas are not available in a full range of keys, meaning that it is unusual for a player to buy multiple harmonicas of these kinds at the same time. However, Seydel, Tombo and Suzuki offer some of their harps in multiple keys, and we are able to offer a discount on three or more of these specific harps. Please email or call us for details.