{"product_id":"jdr-ninja-harmonica","title":"JDR Ninja Harmonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy, why, why do JDR choose the names Ninja and Assassin (and a few more of similar style) for their harmonicas I do not know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut moving on....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the Trochilus and Assassin models here at Sonnyboy's, I have decided to add another of JDR's Diatonic harmonicas to my stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJDR have shown by example the quality of their manufacturing in their other models, so I thought it was time to look at a lower priced model to see how it compares. It's black finish and round holes, along with a smooth, rounded body shape is immediately obvious, but then you start to notice the little attention to detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scalloped ends to the harmonica, to make it slightly easier - and more comfortable - to hold, and the indentation and 'wrinkles' in the cover plates, to aid grip. I'm not sure I would ever have thought they were important, but they do seem a positive step in harmonica design (and yes, I understand many seasoned players will be raising their eyebrows at that...).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think those small tweaks do suggest a company that cares about the playing experience, and that is born through with the sound, which is reasonably loud (although not the loudest) and with a great tone. It certainly feels pretty airtight and responsive to my ears, although I would not claim to be an expert or anything close to one. I could certainly bend the bottom end OK, and the top end wasn't too squeaky even in my hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI understand that some dislike the black finish on harmonicas, but to my lips this felt 'normal', unlike some which seemed to have an unusual taste\/texture. Between the lips it is quite large (similar to the Assassin, or some Seydel models). I have tried to measure the height where it goes between the lips, and while it is a bit of a challenge to do it accurately, as a rough guide, I measure a Hohner Special 20 at approx 18mm, an Easttop T008K at 19mm and the Ninja at 21mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI find it comfortable to play initially, but only a longer time 'living' with it will tell - and of course we are all different, with different preferences, so what is good for me could be unplayable for you....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut at the end of the day, surely if you've managed to stick with me this far, it has to be worth a look - what is going to give you more pleasure - Twenty litres of unleaded or a shiny new harmonica?!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonnyboy's Music Store","offers":[{"title":"C","offer_id":56486175474043,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Db","offer_id":56486204080507,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"D","offer_id":56486204244347,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eb","offer_id":56486204408187,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"E","offer_id":56486204440955,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"F","offer_id":56486204506491,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gb","offer_id":56486204604795,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"G","offer_id":56486204670331,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ab","offer_id":56486204768635,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A","offer_id":56486205063547,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bb","offer_id":56486205096315,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":56486205129083,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2224\/files\/Nin_7500.jpg?v=1791035245","url":"https:\/\/sonnyboysmusicstore.co.uk\/pl\/products\/jdr-ninja-harmonica","provider":"Sonnyboy's Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}