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Kay Chicago Blues Harmonica, Key of C

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Kay


Generally, I like it. I got it within two days of ordering, and it's a nice little harmonica to wail tunes on. The only real complaint I can have is that mine had (and still has)a nice big dent on the bottom. It doesn't seem to effect the playing, and it adds a sense of character to it, so I really don't mind. I've grown attached to it just as I have to all of my other instruments, so it fits right in, next to my Hohner.

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Hohner Hot Metal Harmonica, Key of C

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner

May 08, 2008
Generally, I like it. I got it within two days of ordering, and it's a nice little harmonica to wail tunes on. The only real complaint I can have is that mine had (and still has)a nice big dent on the bottom. It doesn't seem to effect the playing, and it adds a sense of character to it, so I really don't mind. I've grown attached to it just as I have to all of my other instruments, so it fits right in, next to my Hohner.

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First Act Discovery FG404 Soprano Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: First Act Inc.


Great ukulele for beginners or if you want to see if you'll like playing the ukulele. If you keep playing the ukulele I strongly suggest getting a better ukulele because its kind of flimsy.

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Rogue RM-100A A-Style Mandolin, Sunburst

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Rogue


I am new to the mandolin and haven't played any instrument for 30 years so I wouldn't comment on the musical aspects of this mandolin. There are a couple of manufacturing quality defect in the one I purchased. The plating on the tail piece peeled off in the first week. It seemed really thick which is probably what made it start cracking but the copper layer under the nickel is where it delaminated. The other item was that some of the tuning gears are not fully inserted into the headstock. So far neither of these defects has stopped it from functioning.

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Hohner Blues Harp Harmonica, Key of C

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner

May 08, 2008
I bought this as my first harmonica. I am by no means a harmonica expert, so I read a plethora of reviews and background info on the instruments before buying this one. I bought it because I heard it would be easy to learn on, I knew Hohner has the best reputation (only rivaled by oskar lee) and I wanted a harmonica with a wooden body.

So far I am beyond pleased and even to my untrained ear the sound is rich.

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Oscar Schmidt OU5 Concert Koa Ukulele

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Oscar Schmidt


This was my first ukulele.. actually, it was my first instrument. It was very easy to learn and from there I learned how to play guitar. It is easy to tune and it has a beautiful sound. The aspect I like most about it is the looks of it though - it had a really nice finish and style. I recommend it to anyone who's looking into ukulele's on this site!

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Johnson Blues King Harmonicas Set

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Johnson


Yeah.. its a great purchase.. but you have to pay attention to do bends its hard to do them..
In generally you don't have problems to play if you know what a hell doing..
Thanks Amazon!!
Thanks Kenny Stinett!!!

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Clarke Celtic Tin Whistle - Key of D

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Clarke


I actually bought this tin whistle at a little roadside shop and proceded to annoy all the other passengers in the vehicle as I worked out the fingerings using the little chart provided!
As an experienced flute player I'd wanted a tin whistle for a long time, and this one is a very nice one indeed. It is of sturdy construction and is definitely prettier than those plain metal models (in my opinion anyway). I've had no problems with it: no squeaking of any kind. Overall, a very worthwhile purchase for any wind player.

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8" Plastic Rainmaker

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments


This rainmaker is brightly colored and made of plastic, which is good for a young child. It doesn't sound as much like real rain as the more realistic stick-looking ones do, but it's good for a toy and a young child will find it fascinating. Quality construction and good size.

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Hohner Melodica Piano

Childrens Toy Shop > Musical Instruments > World Instruments
from: Hohner


This melodica is nice because it's cheaper than Hohner's fancy professional models. And you don't lose much, it seems: it sounds like a melodica should sound, and it can be played with a reasonable degree of musicality, even by a novice like myself. The instrument comes with a little gig bag and two mouthpieces (a short one and a flexi-tube one). The construction and materials are of acceptable quality, I have no complaints.

Those of us with finicky ears are going to want to have this thing tuned, though. Music stores dealing in folk instruments ought to be able to do this, for a fee, or one can find DIY tuning instructions on the internet. Although the instrument is *mostly* in tune with itself, it will almost certainly need to be adjusted in order ... Read More: