Which jaw harp is best for a beginner?

Jaw Harp Shubunov "Taiga"

Jaw Harp Shubunov "Taiga"
Russian Vargans /
Oberton Pro Lab measurements:
Reed hardness: 100 gf (?)
Overall dimensions: 100x35x4 mm (?)
Archived model (?)
Fans of the Yakutian traditions of making jaw harps will be pleasantly surprised by this model of the St. Petersburg master. "Taiga" not only follows them in a constructive way, but also offers a very light sound, high sensitivity and stability. The latter is achieved by a wide reed and a unique way of fixing it - at four points - which increases the overall strength and resistance to bending. The elastic reed has optimal stiffness for medium and fast play; with a "hard" strike on itself, the sound is most beautiful and slender. Special attention, as in all works of the master, deserves the finishing of the instrument - such a jaw harp can be worn as an ornament! The case for him, carved from a light, but with stone strength, African wood, is no less interesting. A great gift for connoisseurs of dynamic homuses who have not yet taken these instruments into their hands and for their beloved.