The stylish design is classic 1950s, completely harmonious and without any sharp corners. The covers descend vertically down to the front of the comb and enclose it completely, right up to the rounded ends, making the instrument exceptionally comfortable to hold as well as giving it a unique sound. The Golden Melody is the only HOHNER Richter model tuned to equal temperament, making it ideal for single note playing in all keys and ensuring its lasting popularity among jazz and melody players including world renowned overblow specialists Howard Levy and Carlos del Junco. Also available in C-major only in a special edition with gold anodized covers. Progressive Series Harmonicas come with Free Lessons from David Barrett's BluesHarmonica.com. Get started today at www.bluesharmonica.com/hohner. Just enter the code on the Free Lessons card included inside the carton of your HOHNER harmonica at checkout to receive 30 days of free lessons! Features: • Red injection moulded plastic comb • High arched full length covers • 20 Classic reeds' • Recessed 0.9 mm brass reed plates for extra airtightness • Replacement reed plates available • Popular for overblows • Available in all major keys • Made in Germany Progressive Series The instruments of Hohner‘s Progressive Line all set new standards in harmonica design: the Golden Melody, with its graceful 1950s retro look and tempered tuning, the Special 20, the world‘s first harmonica with recessed reed plates, which has inspired countless imitations, or the new Rocket, the loudest and most comfortable plastic body harmonica on the market today! Whether harmonica pioneers such as Howard Levy and Carlos del Junco, individualists like Mariano Massolo, young live-wire performer Rachelle Plas or up-and-coming jazz virtuoso Konstantin Reinfeld, all of them find their favorites in the Progressive Line. All models in the Progressive Line are made in Germany