NO.S-50 Chromatic single Harmonica

This harmonica is the real deal it has a great tone you can play through notes quickly and it has very deep notes sounds some of the notes sound like a bass instrument. A great instrument for blues and jazz and Country music songs.

Nice tone. Layout makes more sense to me than push button chromatics. Very pleased with the quality/value. Pretty much what I expected. Excellent tone and volume. Seems air tight.

The chromatic layout of this Tombo S-50 intrigued me. I've never played a slide-less chromatic and the price was right so I ordered it. Since receiving it and playing it I am quite satisfied. The build quality is very good (ABS comb) and it it an attractive harp. It has sensitive reeds, good tonal quality and a very big sound and presence. Although I'd prefer the carrying case not be YELLOW, it is quite functional and nice, I'm assuming that the instructions are in Chinese, but it's not like I need harmonica instructions. I have nine harmonicas, Hohners, Suzuki and Hering. This Tombo S-50 is as good of quality as any of them and if you are interested in trying a slide-less chromatic I recommend this one.

It was of average quality. Some of the holes did not play so I returned it.

I was pleasantly surprised at the tonal quality and overall performance of this harmonica. It's quite a bargain and compares well with more expensive slide chromatics. Not as rich in tone as my Hohner 64, but I can barely hear the difference between this Tombo and my Hohner CX12. Yes, having to slightly tilt the harp to access the second row of sharp holes requires a bit of a a learning curve. And I've seen comments at other sites about the traditional slide harps being faster, but my opinion is that you have to be playing at a very high level for this to be a concern. I have only owned it for a couple of weeks, but my impression is that this is not an instrument that has to be babied, especially with the one piece reed cover design. Ultimately, a lot of harmonica for the money.

This Chinese-made Tombo harmonica, sent from a company in the USA, was in better condition on arrival, than the Tombo No.1577, mailed fromJapan. It's a beautiful harmonica, both in appearance, and in it's superb tone.I might have an easier time learning this Tombo S-50, than the No. 1577, because I'm not experienced with the reed placements of the 1577.After a few weeks' practice, both harps will be a valued addition to my harmonica collection. The highest pitched reeds at the last 2 chamberson the right side of the S-50 don't make a sound.I prefer these slideless chromatic harmonicas over the Suzuki Alto Single and Soprano Single slideless harmonicas. The Tombos are smallerand easier in the hands than the bigger Suzuki models.Best RegardsJohn Broeckeremail: [email protected] again for these superior Tombo products.

This is a quality instrument. The double row of holes is very different for me but fun to work out. Seems like diatonic on the bottom and sharps up top. I like the one-piece stainless steel cover and the molding pattern on the comb nice. I wish all harps came with a snap-tight box like this one. For the price it's hard to beat.

In early 1963 I bought a Tombo similar to this one . I loved it and it helped develop my harmonica skills. I must admit it is even better than my old Tombo. There is a different dynamic that I am relearning but the sound is great and a joy to play.