TMD-137 Melodica - with Mouthpiece, Mouthtube and Case - Fingering Chart included (37 Keys)

Wasn't sure what to expect. I played a few video samples of a couple of melodica's and decided I liked the sound of this one over the others, (felt the others sounded more like toys, but this one sounded much nicer). also read a few reviews. People talked about certain issues with instrument so needed to check it thoroughly before gifting. It arrived 4 days earlier than expected. Opened the well sealed package to check, and the case itself was also wrapped in thin sealed plastic. Sadly I had to open this plastic as I wanted to check to make sure all was in order before I gift it. The case is really nice and sturdy and good quality with a small carry handle and a shoulder strap, again lovely quality. When I opened the case and saw the Black Melodica keyboard in it's soft surround I was very pleased. There was a small mouth piece and a long mouthpiece tube. I didn't try the tube, but easily fitted the mouth piece and gave it a little tinkle. It sounds just like on the video. lovely soft depth of sound with every note. All the keys work fine with very little effort of wind to operate. I'm really pleased with it and highly recommend this one. but will have to wait and see what the birthday boy thinks. also, I'm not purchasing any music books for this instrument only because the intended recipient has plenty and is familiar with keyboard.

There is 5 keys out of 37 doesn’t work, great.

Product is exactly how it was described and expected, how ever delivery took 10 days from Germany to Ireland.....not very good for the cost of delivery and there was a lack of tracking updates.