Harley Benton Blues Harmonica in C-Major

It's a bit of hit and miss with Harley Benton products. This one is not a real instrument, its a cheap toy that can't really be played. I bought a Fender Blues Deville after this and that is a harp, this is not. It's cheap but its a paper weight so do yourself a favour and get something else.

This is very much a budget harmonica. Bending notes is difficult and the sound isn't great. Serious blues players would be better advised to spend a lot more and get a much better instrument.

I thinks its good for about a month or two of getting to know an instrument and if you are really in to it, and after that time you will want to purchase a much better instrument to actually start learning.

I play Harmonica, Blues and Concert for more than 50 years. You need a lot of air to play this harmonica. I was intrigued by a reviewer saying that is would be as good or only marginally less than a Lee Oscar. She looks the part but that's about all. I found out the last gig we played. The response just isn't there, not in C anyway.
And in order to get a beginner attracted to a harmonica, imo it should be played with as much ease as possible. I do not recommend this Instrument for any level.

Sadly, this harmonica is a true disaster. It's not airtight, so bending is almost impossible. Some reeds are out of tune. On positive side - coverplates are nice and without sharp edges, so I can use them as spare parts.