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Hohner Golden Melody - Hohner Diatonic Harmonicas
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Number of reviews: 78
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Hohner Golden Melody Progressive
This is the older harmonica model now completely discontinued
Hohner Golden Melody
Now discontinued - what we have listed is all we have left. If a key is not available, check the new model here
Sounds more alive than the new model and is less compact
This classic, retro-looking, beautiful harmonica will never go unnoticed! With his red comb and his characteristic rounded shape, you won’t miss it.
This harmonica is quite popular amongst jazz players, like the great harmonica player Carlos del Junco. It is also one of the favorite harmonicas of Howard Levy, the discoverer of the overblow and overdraw technique.
This harmonica is the only Hohner model featuring equal-tempered tuning, which is a real advantage for playing jazz and melody music. But even if the Golden Melody is popular amongst jazz players, it is also an excellent instrument for playing a wide range of musical styles. It is suited for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
Whereas other models would be tempered, the Hohner Golden Melody comes in just intonation tuning. This gives him an advantage in playing in several keys.
This harmonica has an unprecedented clarity of tone, which makes it the perfect instrument to play either solo or as part of a group.
If you’re looking to explore your potential as a soloist harmonica player, the Hohner Golden Melody is THE harmonica you need.
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Data sheet
- Styles
- Jazz
- Level
- Beginner
- Holes
- 10 hole harmonica
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Hohner Golden Melody - Hohner Diatonic Harmonicas1
A disappointment
09/14/2025
sw
Disappointing. And frankly, a waste of my money. I already owned a Special 20 A-Flat, but based on comments/reviews, etc., I thought that the GM might offer a little more tone, playability, sound,...whatever for a duet I\'ll be playing with a pianist. That turned out to not be the case. The GM sounds only slightly different than the S-20 and is harder to play because its openings are smaller. What\'s more, I had contacted Harmonicaland seeking advice about the older vs. newer GMs, but the promised message never arrived. Still hasn\'t. So I made an unfortunate mistake in choosing the older, more expensive version. Would\'ve liked feedback from the seller (as they recommend) before buying but since I didn\'t get it, I was on my own and flubbed. As I said, a disappointment. It did arrive quickly...for what it\'s worth.
Hohner Golden Melody- original version
06/30/2025
What is a nick?
This was exactly what Ive been searching for. Thank you!
Love this OG Golden Melody
03/07/2025
Anonymous
The price was right. And it was a key I was looking for. Harmonicaland has never disappointed me. Quick delivery. No fuss. Excellent customer service.
It's the Cat's!
02/19/2025
Jeff
I purchased a Golden Melody because I am a newbie who started with a couple lower-priced harmonicas, both of which developed a \'dead spot\' immediately. The Golden Melody and the other harmonica I just purchased at a \'higher price point\' are both big improvements; all the notes are there and there are more \'responsive.\' To any beginner I would say: the extra cost over the lower priced harmonicas is well worth it; you\'ll experience less frustration, more \'success\' and learn quicker.
Super classic harp......get em while they last !
07/20/2024
Mannix
For sure
Love it......these are classics
07/20/2024
Mannix
For sure
The one
04/10/2024
Bo
I just start to learning the diatonic harmonica, Golden Melody is the one for me.
When I see it, my mind always goes back to the old days: the summer is hot, the cornfields are endless and the rural dirt roads stretch to the horizon, the bus will raise a lot of dust when it passes by, and a person will rest under a big tree to enjoy the coolness,At this time, the country music will drift away with my thoughts, and finally everything will disappear like smoke in the dazzling sunlight...…
I don\'t know why, the Golden Melody makes me feel warm and always gives me this kind of picture and feeling, as if my soul lives in the countryside and fields and has never left...…
When I see it, my mind always goes back to the old days: the summer is hot, the cornfields are endless and the rural dirt roads stretch to the horizon, the bus will raise a lot of dust when it passes by, and a person will rest under a big tree to enjoy the coolness,At this time, the country music will drift away with my thoughts, and finally everything will disappear like smoke in the dazzling sunlight...…
I don\'t know why, the Golden Melody makes me feel warm and always gives me this kind of picture and feeling, as if my soul lives in the countryside and fields and has never left...…
Best Golden Melody version
12/22/2023
Nick
The old Golden Melody is so much better than the new version, I was really happy to find one here on Harmonicaland.
So Happy!
12/13/2023
Robert
They had this hard to find harmonica in stock and shipped it right away!
harps
11/29/2023
guzak
yall are friendly folks,fast delivery,great prices on great harps i really apreciate yall
Same as with all the GM very comfortable.
04/23/2023
Capt Devo
Sad to see them go. I will have to get some of the new compact sounding GM\'s.
Last of the Golden Melody's
04/23/2023
Capt Devo
I want to try to get all 12 before there all gone forever. I like how comfortable they are on the mouth side to sides being rounded. Also I like the power that the closed in cover plates provide.
Golden Melody - D
04/19/2023
JZ
Harp played great - couldn\'t find one in D anywhere else, I guess because they are transitioning to the new version. Not happy paying double the normal price, but I have purchased these before and had them arrive w/ defects, and this one was good.
Great
04/01/2023
Lance
The harmonica is great perfect for clean clear single notes. The service was up to my expectations as usual.
Last of a great line of harmonicas
03/29/2023
Anonymous
Not being fond of the new Golden Melody, I purchased a few of the old style while I could still get them.
Good Service from Harmonicaland, quick shipping.
Thanks!
Good Service from Harmonicaland, quick shipping.
Thanks!
Amazing!
01/04/2023
Amy
Thank you. Product was as advertised.
Beginner
12/31/2022
Fonz99
Great tone and beginners should start with the key of C so I got one and it is nice
Golden Melody C
12/27/2022
Berry Taft
Nice harp! Came quickly in great shape. Reasonably priced.
Great harp
12/15/2022
Son of Rascal
Everything works well - no dead holes and a nice sound with smooth feel on the mouth.
All Good
09/20/2022
ED
Replaced my current harp of choice, Golden Melody - came on time. Plays great. (a harp player of 3 decades) - use it for hard blues but can also follow fast fiddle tunes.
Golden Melody
09/17/2022
Cody
Very happy with my purchase, thank you so much!
Thank you
05/25/2021
M. Girard
Bomb Digity
Great
05/25/2021
M. Girard
Bomb fucking Digity cool ????????
Very good
05/25/2021
M. Girard
Bomb Digity
Good
05/25/2021
M. Girard
Very cool thank you
Cool
05/25/2021
M. Girard
Bomb Digity Cool Ya'll
Golden Melody is sweet
03/29/2021
P. Berglund
Sweet is the best descriptor I can find for the sound of this harmonica. Easy to play, sounds great. Have a C, needed a G.
Good product
08/25/2020
K. Dalmacio
Good harmonica overall I feel that the covers are not as smooth as my Harmo Polar, nice tone.
Models
08/23/2020
A. LaRose
I'm disappointed with the golden melody model. I should have stayed with the marine band.
Cliff
07/22/2020
C. Russell
Perfect
Cliff
07/22/2020
C. Russell
Perfect
Excellent Buy!!
07/15/2020
M. Schneider
Using Harmonicaland was a very good experience. I will be using them again and will tell anyone looking for a harmonica, that it is a wise decision, to check them out. Thank You Very Much Harmonicaland!!!
Cliff
06/23/2020
C. Russell
Fast service very satisfied
Mike R
01/30/2020
M. ROMANIC
Great Product
Oui
01/29/2020
d. morel
Tr?s bien
Oui
01/29/2020
d. morel
Tr?s bien
the harmonica bought from you
01/18/2020
G. Plew
fine harmonica sound is smooth !!!!!!!
Just What I Needed
01/08/2020
T. Williams
Since I frequently play with horns, a Bb harmonica with equal tempered tuning is a necessity. The Golden Melody is one of my favorite models, and I own other Hohners, plus Suzukis, Seydels and Easttops. No wonder it's been a favorite of professionals, from Howard Levy to Buddy Green.. I own a half dozen Golden Melodies in various keys, and my collection keeps growing. It has a clear, clean and very beautiful voice.
Golden melody
12/17/2019
P. Mroczek
Great product, price, and service
Loyal customer
12/11/2019
g. lierd
Well made
bob
12/06/2019
B. Hampy
thank you for a nice transaction
Title? Does this mean name
10/18/2019
L. Edmundson
Excellent instrument for the money. Like it a lot. Good service & delivery, too.
Golden Melody - My personal choice
06/04/2019
N. Pender
Great fast service. 3 day delivery, no shipping cost, very knowledgeable people who know how to speak "harp". Have recommended them to others! I've been playing blues, boogie, shuffle harp for 50 years.
Wrong harp
01/10/2019
B. WILSON
Always happy with y?all! Y?all sent the wrong key harp this time but no problem . Thx for quick service and c great prices
Harmonica met expectations
06/18/2018
S. O\'Laughlin
The Hohner harmonica I ordered arrived promptly and with no surprises. A good-sounding harmonica that I play with my band.
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
06/04/2018
L. Fine
Great price, GREAT harp for the $
Hohner Golden Melody
04/05/2018
J. Brown
Fast shipping!! Nice harmonica!! Great customer service :)
Harp
03/20/2018
B. WILSON
Fantastic
Hohner Golden Melody - Key : C
02/22/2018
S. Peterson
Very nice harmonica. Plays well and comfortable to hold.
John s. - musician
02/05/2018
j. sitnik
prompt service. wonderful price. product as promised. i will be back.
John s. - musician
02/05/2018
j. sitnik
prompt service. wonderful price. product as promised. i will be back.
John s. - musician
02/05/2018
j. sitnik
prompt service. wonderful price. product as promised. i will be back.
Great Product
02/01/2018
L. Aznarez
Fantastic product. Amazing service
great sound for country music
02/01/2018
T. Jones
Thank you so much for the harmonica the melodies sound great on the harmonica especially country music styles. ms.Tyler jones Mechanicsville va 23111
Fantastic solo instrument!
01/30/2018
J. Lancaster
This is my first Golden Melody, and I love it for melodic playing! Excellent playability right out of the box. Will definitely be purchasing more in the future. Harmonica Land has the best price of anybody I have found yet, with super service to boot.
Harmonica's Key of D, E, A & C.
12/31/2017
C. Miller
I ordered 4 harmonica's on one order! I am very happy with the response time that they arrived to me in the mail, all intact. No problems. Thank you very much for the service!!!!
Harmonica's Key of D, F, A & C.
12/31/2017
C. Miller
I ordered 4 harmonica's on one order! I am very happy with the response time that they arrived to me in the mail, all intact. No problems.Thank you very much for the service!!!!
harmonica key of D, F, A & C
12/31/2017
C. Miller
i ordered 4 harmonica's on one order! I am very happy with the response time that they arrived to me in the mail, all intact. No problems.Thank you very much for the service!!!!
Nice!
11/20/2017
J. LoDolce
Very nice harmonica, sounds and plays great!
Great
11/17/2017
L. Aznarez
All perfect!!! Thanks
Could not find some lower notes
10/27/2017
J. Fein
I bought this to play one song in particular (Michael Jackson's Say Say Say) and have trouble finding the low Ab note. I have to play it an octave higher.
excellent harp
10/10/2017
J. Darrow
excellent harp
excellent harp
10/10/2017
J. Darrow
excellent harp
excellent harp
10/10/2017
J. Darrow
excellent harp
excellent harp
10/10/2017
J. Darrow
excellent harp
N?ophyte
03/07/2017
A. Atchade
donc rien ? dire : il va falloir apprendre
Good Harp overall
05/08/2004
M. Stevens
Cool color, bigger comb feels good to handle, not too airthight though but the Golden Melody Hohner is a pretty good harmonica for the price you pay here.
Round bottom end
01/14/2012
D. Perry
The Golden Melody is one of my favorite harp because of the round and unique shape, feels good and sounds round with a great bottom end. Appreciated the fast shipping as well.
09/21/2017
M. Piercy
I love my new harmonica! Quality made. Has a beautiful sound...
10/10/2017
J. Darrow
excellent harp
10/23/2020
R. Fisher
The number one hole needs the reed adjusted very hard to get a note out of it.
06/27/2018
R. Tefft
You folks are awesome...it shipped right away, I had it quicker than I expected. My next harmonica will be from you as well!
01/11/2021
R. Hamill
I bought this as a gift for my nephew and all was good and he loved it.
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Read the 78 reviews
Average rating:
9.7/10
Number of reviews: 78