EAST TOP Updated FORERUNNER 2.0 without valves Chromatic Harmonica 12-Hole 48 Tones C Key Chromatic Mouth Organ Harmonica for Adults,Beginners and Students

I have played diatonic harmonica for many years, but I wanted to learn the theme from Midnight Cowboy which needs a C chromatic harp. I didn't want to pay the earth so based on other reviews went for the Forerunner 2.0 by East Top. Wow! It is ridiculously easy to play, the slide is smooth and tuneful. Within minutes I was playing Midnight Cowboy and sounding really close to the original. The harmonica feels good quality and I find it delivers clean notes with ease. I was a little surprised at how big it is compared to diatonics. Noting that there are a lot of chromatics out there for over £100, I think this is a bargain. Highly recommended, now to find more songs with chromatic harmonica parts!

Excellent value for money, in tune and sounds just as good as my Hohner Chromatica; heavier than a Hohner and easier to blow because of the round blow holes

I got the Easttop Forerunner 2.0 out of curiosity after hearing good things, and overall, I’m genuinely impressed. For the price, it punches way above its weight.The build quality is solid – it feels sturdy, not cheap at all. The slide is smooth, and the response is fast enough for most styles. It’s got a bright, clear tone that cuts through nicely, and it holds up surprisingly well even on faster passages. I’ve been playing mostly classical and melodic lines, and it definitely handles those well.That said, I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because the tone, while good, doesn’t quite have the warmth or richness of higher-end models. But honestly, that’s to be expected at this price point.Overall, a fantastic choice if you’re stepping up from a beginner model or want a reliable chromatic without spending a fortune. It’s not perfect, but it’s absolutely playable and capable of serious music.

This is a very good quality instrument ! The one I received all notes play well and tone and volume is spot on ! Yes does need more breath control than valved would need but worth it to spend a quarter of of the price !

At the price it is very good value for money. Very nice sound. Easy to clean with removeable slide.

I have written a review between this 12 hole model and the 16 hole. I would suggest you look up the 16 hole review. In general this mouthorgan which does not have valves perfomes extremely well and easy to play with not so much breath.

FORERUNNER 2.0 Review August 2023:I have bought quite a few Chromatic Harmonicas over the years And i now have three of these valveless Eastops They take a little getting used to if you are used to Suzuki's as they are not as loud but, they are half the price/ I agree price is not everything/ I have found these to be well tuned and they stay well tuned. I guess if you intend buying a few different keys once you have played one of them they all react pretty much the same.There are two schools of thought you can buy a few diffferent keys and swap harps or learn the different keys on a 16 hole Chromatic, My advise for what its worth is Make some song playlists on youtube in the keys of your harmonicas and practice along with them.Search: "song key finder" and you will find songs in your harmonicas key. A C harmonica is also a C#/Dflat Harmonica if you push in the slide.. Buying.. Bb/C/D/E/F#/G# Chromatics and you have all keys covered.

Feels great and is easy to play, and comes with a really nice little case. Unfortunately however approximately 1/4 of the reeds were out of tune enough to be noticed. It will need some tinkering, but at this price I guess that's pretty fair. All in all, a great harmonica.