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Compare the top 3 harmonicas in Australia 2026

3 harmonica picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica, for the budget buy; Suzuki Bluesmaster MR-250 for the best-value most-households pick; Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key for the segment ceiling.

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PREMIUM PICK
Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of C
Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of C
The 10 hole diatonic that made recessed reed plates standard
$74.99★ 4.7 (5593)
Reed platesBrass, 0.9 mm
CombMoulded plastic, recessed plates
Weight60 g
Warranty1 year manufacturer
Key of C10 hole diatonicRecessed plates
  • Brass reed plates listed at 0.9 mm thick
  • Reed plates recessed into an injection moulded plastic comb for a smooth mouthpiece
  • Key of C major, 10 holes and 20 reeds
Why we picked this
It is the point where a beginner harmonica and an instrument you keep stop being two separate purchases. The recessed brass plates at 0.9 mm and the moulded plastic comb are the specs that make a harp feel airtight …
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VALUE PICK
Suzuki Bluesmaster MR-250 Harmonica, Key of C
Suzuki Bluesmaster MR-250 Harmonica, Key of C
Japanese built 10 hole diatonic with an ABS comb and a case
$66.19★ 4.6 (718)
CombMoulded ABS
Build originMade in Japan
Weight100 g
In the boxCase included
Key of CMade in JapanCase included
  • Listing names Japan as the country of origin
  • ABS comb listed as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
  • Key of C, 10 hole diatonic with polished covers
Why we picked this
The alternative for anyone who wants a Japanese built harp rather than a German one. The ABS comb does the same job as the Special 20's plastic comb, refusing to absorb moisture so it will not swell or lift at the e…
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BUDGET PICK
Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica, Key of C
Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica, Key of C
The cheapest way to find out whether the harmonica suits you
$29.00★ 4.7 (16929)
Type10 hole diatonic
CoversNickel and chrome
Weight132 g
In the boxProtective case
Key of CCase includedEntry price
  • 10 hole diatonic in the key of C major
  • Nickel and chrome cover plates, polished finish
  • Plastic, metal and PVC construction
Why we picked this
The cheapest of our seven picks and the most reviewed by a wide margin, with more than 16,900 Australian ratings against roughly 6,200 for the next most reviewed harp here. It is a competent sealed diatonic that wil…
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Which one should you buy?

The Hohner Special 20 is the harmonica most Australians should buy: brass reed plates at 0.9 mm recessed into a moulded plastic comb, which is the combination that makes a harp feel airtight and comfortable for more than five minutes. The Suzuki Bluesmaster MR-250 is the Japanese built alternative with an ABS comb and a case. If you are only finding out whether the instrument suits you, the Fender Blues Deluxe is the cheapest of our seven picks and the most reviewed by a wide margin.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full Best Harmonicas in Australia (2026).

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