Best harmonica for beginners. (blues, player, song)

[CastletonSnob1]

I'm thinking about learning to play the harmonica. What would be the best one for a beginner?

I have a Hohner Blues Band, but I heard it's not very good.

[thriftylefty]

The thing with harmonicas is you have to have more than one. Each one is in a different key unless you want to buy a chromantic one. As always Germany makes the best. There is a Lee Oskar brand that is also very good. Sometimes you will need two harps for each key. To play Blues harp you use one pitched in a different key than the song is written in. I have also heard seasoned blues harp players say they can "blow one out " after each show. That means wear them out in a few hours of hard playing.

[Heidi60]

We have the Hohner Special 20 - C.

I am curious, what is it you don't like about your harmonica?

[Heidi60]

FYI for anyone still reading this thread, the Blues Harmonica is made in CHINA, which may be why the OP doesn't like it.
Buyer beware!