Top 5 TOMBO Harmonica Recommendations

At Sound House, we carry a wide range of musical instruments and PA equipment. While guitars and drums are common in bands, are you familiar with the much smaller instrument, harmonica? When I was in elementary school, we played keyboard harmonicas in music class, but it seems harmonicas were played in schools in the past!
Today, from the famous harmonica manufacturer TOMBO, I’ll introduce the top 5 most popular harmonica models available at Sound House!

5.UNICA/C Chromatic Harmonica 1244

The UNICA is a chromatic harmonica that can be played similarly to a tremolo harmonica. By pressing the slide lever on the side, you can produce semitones, expanding the range of pieces you can play with just this one instrument! It can also play bass sections (rhythmic accompaniment). This model is designed to be easy to play, even for beginners!

4.TOMBO Chromatic Single #S-50 Single Harmonica

This educational harmonica is ideal for use in schools and educational institutions! It features a standard layout with semitones and is the most standard chromatic single type. The lower row has the C scale (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do), and the upper row uses the sharp scale. You can enjoy playing simple nursery rhymes easily by using just the lower row♪

3.Major Boy (No.1710) 10 Holes Harmonica C

The Major Boy is known for its distinct sound and rich volume! You won’t have to worry about the sound being buried in other instrument sounds when performing live. It uses equal temperament tuning, making it perfect for playing melodies and solos beautifully. The harmonica body has an embedded plate to easily perform bending techniques. This model is suitable for beginners and accommodates various genres. Choose the key that matches the pieces you want to play!

2.Tombo Premium 21 #3521 Tremolo Harmonica C

The Tombo Premium 21 is a long-selling tremolo harmonica from TOMBO! It features a new design that enhances the resonance. The body is made of durable resin, so you don’t need to worry about moisture, and you can enjoy stable performance. It comes in 30 different keys, including major, minor, A natural minor, and G natural minor. The sound is rich in overtones, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned players!

1.Tombo Band 21 #3121 Tremolo Harmonica C

The most popular TOMBO harmonica is the Tombo Band 21! Compared to wooden harmonica, it’s easy to clean and maintain this resin harmonica. The reed plate is embedded within the body, ensuring airtightness and stable sound production even during extended play. For beginners, the major scale has a dot at ‘Do’ and the minor scale at ‘La’, making it easy to navigate and enjoy playing harmonica confidently!

These are the best-selling harmonicas at Sound House. Did any of them catch your interest?
If you already play an instrument and are interested in trying another, I recommend giving the harmonica a go. We also have pages introducing how to play and maintain harmonicas, so feel free to check them out!

⇒ How to Play the Harmonica (in Japanese only)

⇒ Harmonica Maintenance Methods (in Japanese only)