Reviews (11)

5 Star Gutiar
This toy help me learn how hard and entertaining a gutiar is.

Review of Hohner Acoustic Guitar with Songbook
The Hohner Acoustic Guitar seems to be well crafted. The hardware seems to be of good quality and the sound is good for a "toy" guitar. The songbook, well......it has a lot to be desired. So don't buy it for the book. It has three songs in the "U.S.A." section and the directions for using the book and the 'dots' are too vague for me and my child to understand. Therefore, playing the three songs in the book is virtually impossible.

Looks used---songbook is a pamphlet
I just ordered this guitar for my 8 year old. The guitar is new but made very poorly, it has nic's and scratches all over it. There are also very visable glue splatters on various parts. The guitar is much smaller than I was expecting. This would be a good gift as a toy for 6 years old and younger.

bought because it's a guitar not educational value
This is a toy I bought because my son in obsessed with my husband's guitar. It is by far his favorite present and he enjoys playing songs for me (La Chita, I don't know what this means). It may sound silly to buy a 20 mo old a guitar but he plays it every day and even sleeps with it. He may not be Eric Clapton but this I feel is a good first step.

Waste of money
I bought also because of glowing reviews and had a young beginner. I'm not sure how this qualifies for anything but a toy instrument for 3-5 year olds. A waste of money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Your child probably doesn't know Lawrence Welk or the accordion he toted around so famously for years. That should work in the favor of this sturdy, enjoyable instrument. Compact and well built, this starter instrument is a great introduction to the accordion--or just a lot of ephemeral fun. The accordion fits nicely into the palms of an adult's hands, but isn't too unwieldy for its target audience. The number of keys are minimized for ease of use and simplicity, but it's still possible to crank out a complex favorite such as "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (a brief "basic instructions" leaflet is enclosed) only 10 minutes after the instrument's out of the box. --Keith Simanton ... Read more

Reviews (5)

WOW!!
This was a Xmas present for my children. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the sound quality - quite realistic! It is very durable. The bellows are constructed of paper but it is very heavy-duty. It does, however, require some muscle to expand and coordination to use the buttons - so it is better for an older child.

fun little accordion
I, too, was surprised at the quality of sound of this instrument. It's also fun to play and easy to navigate -- you a/o your child will soon be picking out tunes with a minimum amount of practice. The only reservations I have are: 1) there are only three songs included in the instruction sheet; and 2) the accordion is designed for right-handed individuals; however, the thumb strap on the key side that could probably be removed and re-applied in order to make it playable by left-handers.

Pleasantly surprized
I was very pleased with this item. I had not expected such a nice tone from it. My 6 year old grandson was giving "concerts" the same night he opened his present. Amazingly, his "music" is quite nice to hear. This is definitely not another "noise making" toy. You will like it very much.

Rockin' Accordion
I've had this accordion for about a year and a half, and every time I pull it out and play a tune, I have far too much fun. While I'd like to be able to play recognizable tunes other than the 3 that came with the accordion, improv is a buch o' fun, and just about anything you do will sound good. I am 18 years old, and it still entertains me, so I'm sure it will be even more fun for younger kids.

Accordion Reviewed
This accordion doesn't look too classy in its construction and manufacture. However, the sound is strong and it does sound like an accordion. I'm just worried that the pleated section, which is constructed out of paper may puncture, although the creases are reinforced by some strong tape. As I have yet to give the item, I really don't know how long the same will last if played by a 3-4 year old. ... Read more

Features

• Made of recycled aluminum and tuned to the fundamental tone of the Earth, Db.
• Includes a rubber mallet on a plastic handle.
• For ages 3 and up.
• Colors will vary.
• Approximately 5.5" long x 1" diameter.

Features

• Set of 3 cheerful plastic shakers appeals to young and old alike.
• Bright, bold colors and easy-to-grip sizes make them an instant favorite.
• Made of easy care, wipe-clean plastic with non-toxic steel shot fill.
• Includes one each of small (high pitch), medium (medium pitch), and large (low pitch).
• For ages 2 and up.

Editorial Review

Honestly, there's no one cooler in any rock band than the bass player. While the singer is out there yelling and screaming and carrying on, emoting across the stage, the bass player is just hanging out, doing his or her thing. While the guitarist makes a big sound with that noisy amplifier and the drummer is crashing all over the place, the bass player is just keeping the beat going, moving the song along, often while wearing sunglasses. What's more, while singers and guitarists are a dime a dozen, bass players are in constant demand. So it makes sense for kids just starting out in music to consider picking up this basic yet effective starter's bass. It features a maple neck with rosewood finger board, a hard tail bridge, chrome plated tuning pegs, and volume and tone controls. A short basic cable is included to plug into the bass amplifier, which is not included. It's not likely to be the same bass played when the young musician's band hits the big time but it's a great place to start. --Charlie Williams ... Read more