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Bass guitar vs Harmonica

Bass guitar and harmonica have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBass guitarHarmonica
Time a week3 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$200$30

Choose bass guitar if

  • Costs more to start
  • More hands-on

About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About bass guitar

Choose harmonica if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Less hands-on

About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About harmonica

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.