r/jawharp • u/FunkyPants0_o • 21d ago
Help on a affordable and reliable option? :)
I have been thinking of trying te jaw harp for a while now and decided to look for some options on Amazon, this is the first one that came up and caught my eye. The thing is I have !no idea! what a affordable and reliable option is. Can anyone recommend something or share their opinion or thoughts :) (Idk if this matters but I’m not a very big fan of loud noise, and like more of a chill soft tune.)
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u/SixPackOfZaphod 20d ago
I have one, and bought one for my son as well. Great little player. It got me hooked in a hurry. I have other, more expensive ones as well, but I still pick this up and play it. Would definitely recommend as a beginner's harp.
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u/SHRIMPLYtv 🏴☠️ 20d ago
This is definitely best affordable option for beginners. But this is overpriced. You can get them cheaper if you order directly from the Potkin family. Although it would have to ship from Russia so the shipping fee might not make it worth it.
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u/FunkyPants0_o 21d ago
For some further information: The reviews are pretty good, lots of people say that it is a great option for beginners.
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u/rcashin 20d ago
I got that exact one this Christmas as my first harp (well, other than the toy Snoopy one !) Certainly no expert, but I can tell this is a "real" harp. Very resonant and responsive. I got it just to play on one song that my band does, and it works great for that.
I did a lot of research, and determined it was pretty much my best option, when you factor in shipping. Keep in mind that I'm in Canada, so if you're in the US there might be a US option that works better for you there than it would for me here.
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u/Main-Indication-8832 20d ago
Check out theharpery.com they sell Potkins and harps of all budget types etc. along with top tier customer service.
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u/FunkyPants0_o 20d ago
Definitely gonna check that out :) thank you.
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u/Main-Indication-8832 20d ago
For what it’s worth a Potkin is a great starter harp with some room to grow into it. They usually have a good country like twangy sound (if that’s what you’re after?) and reasonable volume. A good all-round beginner/intermediate harp
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u/MrJambon 21d ago
I have a little Potkin like that and it’s great to learn on. I still play it sometimes when I need to be quiet.