This is a good product for the price. If you are trying to practice bending, then you can bend the reeds on this one. You will not get top quality sound but given the price, it is good bang for the buck. You can buy a few of these to spoil while learning to bend. And then upgrade to the more expensive ones.Bajaao price and shipping were good. Wish they always kept them in stock. Folks are sick of seeing the Sold Out message for many harmonicas. :)