The Hohner Golden Melody is unique among the Hohner harmonicas because it is their only diatonic model that uses a tuning method called equal tempering. That type of tuning makes playing melodies much easier. Another fun thing about the Golden Melody is that it has a red plastic comb and full length covers, giving it a retro look. Even though this harmonica has a retro look, there's nothing retro about how it works. Hohner has used the best components to create a reliable harmonica with a good volume and a fast response time. It's perfect for beginners that are a little more on the serious side. It's also available in several different keys for those that like to experiment.
Pros
Wonderful for playing melodies
Reeds can be offset to make it a great overblowing harp
Nice for learning to bend
Cons
No real cons on this harp. If you're a beginner looking for a harmonica to help you learn to play the blues try the Hohner Special 20 (that said... this harp is also great for learning to bend).