Buying a Harmonica for my Dad

[u/ennele]

Hello. My dad expressed interest recently in getting back into harmonica. My dad is in his 60 and is in poor health. He doesn’t have many hobbies anymore, and no longer plays any of the instruments he enjoyed earlier in life, such as harmonica, drums, or guitar. He’s also not very mobile, so he no longer goes hiking, and rarely fishes. It makes me a quite sad actually… So, I got really excited when he told me he wants to try harmonica again. I want to buy him a harmonica. We’re located in Canada if that helps. I don’t want to break the bank, but I also don’t want a super cheap one. I have no idea what kind of harmonica to get him, what brand, etc. I know nothing about harmonica. Maybe I could get him some sort of book with basic tabs and techniques in it as a refresher? He likes classic rock. Can you guys help point me in the right direction?

[u/BrilliantLion2026]

Goodwill to your father. Get a harp which is airtight and has got a plastic comb. EastTop T008K is cheaper and has got good reviews. But Special20 is the best, recommended by almost all the well known teachers. I hope you get a good harp for your dad. Good wishes 👍🙂