--- product_id: 1432720 title: "Hohner 34BBX-D Old Standby Harmonica Key of D" brand: "hohner accordions" price: "183 zΕ‚" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1432720-hohner-34bbx-d-old-standby-harmonica-key-of-d store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Richter tuning Key of D Stainless steel covers Hohner 34BBX-D Old Standby Harmonica Key of D **Brand:** hohner accordions **Price:** 183 zΕ‚ **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎡 Play It, Feel It, Own It! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hohner 34BBX-D Old Standby Harmonica Key of D by hohner accordions - **How much does it cost?** 183 zΕ‚ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1432720-hohner-34bbx-d-old-standby-harmonica-key-of-d) ## Best For - hohner accordions enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hohner accordions brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable Design:** With stainless steel covers and a robust plastic body, this harmonica is built to last. - β€’ **Portable Harmony:** Comes with a sleek harmonica case, making it easy to take your music anywhere. - β€’ **Superior Sound Quality:** Experience excellent response and unsurpassed tone that will make your melodies sing. - β€’ **Unleash Your Inner Musician:** Crafted for both beginners and hobbyists, this harmonica is your gateway to musical expression. - β€’ **Versatile Playing Techniques:** Master bending and overblowing with undivided air channels for that signature wailing sound. ## Overview The Hohner Harmonica (34B-BX-D) in the key of D is a high-quality instrument designed for both beginners and seasoned players. Featuring stainless steel covers, a durable plastic body, and brass reeds, it offers excellent sound response and versatility for various playing techniques. The included harmonica case ensures you can take your music on the go. ## Description Hohner 34BBX-D Old Standby Harmonica Key of D ## Features - Key of D - High quality construction, excellent response and unsurpassed tone - Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow for bending and overblowing the reeds, creating the signature wailing sound typical of the harmonica - Perfect for harmonica beginners and hobbyists - Stainless steel covers - Plastic body - Brass reeds - Includes harmonica case ## Images ![Hohner 34BBX-D Old Standby Harmonica Key of D - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Eeg7DFKML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Inconsistent manufacturing, just buy a real Honer from Germany. *by B***T on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 31, 2011* OK, I've been playing harmonica for about 10 years, and have a bunch of harps, but thought I'd give a couple old standbys a try. I'd say most pro harp players have played them, so this review is just for beginners. First, if you really want to learn how to play harmonica, just buy a decent harmonica in the $25 to $35 range. Just one, probably in the key of C. I'd suggest a Honer special 20, Lee Oscar, Herring Blues, or Suzuki blues. The cheapest harmonica from Honer I'd recommend is a Big River. They used to be $12 but I think they are a bit higher now.Of the two "Old Standby's" I received (C and A), the A harp was out of tune out of the box on the draw (on the first blow) and also "rattled" on the 4 draw. The C harp was in tune, bent notes easily, didn't leak too much air, and generally is easy to play, and actually is a good beginner harmonica, though not as smooth and nice as a decent Suzuki or Honer. As a beginner, you probably won't be able to tell if it is the harmonica or your technic that is the problem. Both harmonicas bent easily. I opened them both up, and also opened a Honer Bluesband (the cheapest harmonica $5) and the old standby reed plates are exactly the same as the Bluesband. As a mater of fact, the old standby looks in every way the same as a Bluesband except the name on the coverplates. So, you could save a couple bucks and just buy a Bluesband (which is the standard beginner harmonica), but they only come in the key of C (though when I started I had one in the key of A, and it actually played real good). If you are the kind of person that just likes to mess around and try different things and quickly quit (harmonica is actually a difficulty instrument to play well), or if you like to drink a lot of whiskey and blow the harmonica real hard, I'd recommend a bluesband, or one of these old stand by's as a 1st harp, as they are so cheap you can just loose it or throw it away, or blow it out by blowing too hard and then throw it in the trash without loosing much sleep. If you are serious, and dedicated, and feel like you really want to put a couple years, or the rest of your life into learning how to play harmonica, I'd say just spend the money on a decent harp (probably special 20 to start in the key of C) and you can figure it out on your own from there.One last thing ... looking at the reed plates, they have all been hand tuned (probably with a Dremel/Foredom type tool with a grinding wheel), including the A harmonica that was out of tune on the draw. I guess the made in China ones don't have the same quality control, or ear training as the German made ones. Also note that all of them can be tuned (though very delicate) if you know what you are doing, and made to play just fine. Lastly, I'll add that one nice thing about the cheaper harps (old standby/bluesband) is that your lips touch plastic, which is soft. On some of the pro harps, your lips touch brass, and you actually need to take the harp apart, and using very fine sand paper (1000 grit) dull the sharp metal edges or you will waste your lips pretty quick. Good luck, and have fun with the harmonica ... they are quite addictive Hohner Special Twenty Harmonica, Key of CHohner Old Standby Harmonica, Key of CHohner Blues Band Harmonica 1501, CSuzuki BLUESMASTER HARMONICA C ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good harmonica for beginners. *by B***W on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on April 30, 2014* As a new harmonica player I decided to start off with a real cheap harp. The harmonica itself is of decent build and seems durable. It comes with a small case (the artwork is pretty cool) and a sheet of paper that instructs you how to hold, blow and play a simple song on your harmonica. In a couple of days I found myself being able to play the music included and have begun to play some tunes by ear. My tuner is showing that most of the notes are in tune right out of the box, although some notes could be better in tune. I'm interested in playing the blues on this harp but I cannot seem to be able to bend the notes. This is likely because of my own unfamiliarity with playing but in other reviews I have seen more experienced players complain of this issue as well.I've been playing for over a month now and I feel like it was a good purchase. Its an inexpensive harmonica that is easy to learn on but I can defnetly see myself buying a better one in the future. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Get what you pay for with this one. *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on June 19, 2013* It's been a couple months since I have owned this harp. At first it wasn't bad for a cheapie, mind you, I have no previous experience in these things.I did notice with my tuner app that it is a bit out of tune in most of the keys, and this is compared to an electronic keyboard that did maintain pitch, in case you question the legitimacy of the app. I did read that this is manufactured outside of Germany, instead being from China, so that may be the reason why. Then again, it is a cheapie.The next issue is that the 3 hole gets stuck now and then. I don't think it's spit - after slapping it on my leg to get all the gushy stuff out, and even running it through water, the only thing that would unblock the thing is blowing really hard - which I hear is not good to the reed itself.After that I cannot complain. For those of you who are unsure if you are going to make this instrument a partner for a long time, you can drop a little on this guy for a test trial, then upgrade to any of the others that more experienced players have recommended. Comparing the price to other instruments, it's still cheap to get a good harp. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1432720-hohner-34bbx-d-old-standby-harmonica-key-of-d](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1432720-hohner-34bbx-d-old-standby-harmonica-key-of-d) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*