{"product_id":"vintage-blue-parrot-32-hole-harmonica-gold-accents","title":"Parrot Vintage 32-Hole Harmonica — Blue with Gold Accents, Tremolo Style — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vintage \u003cem\u003eParrot\u003c\/em\u003e brand harmonica in blue with gold lettering and detailing — 32 holes, tremolo-style layout, light vintage wear. A visually distinctive instrument that earns its place in a collection or on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eParrot\u003c\/em\u003e brand was associated with mid-century harmonica production, primarily for the export and student market. A 32-hole configuration is consistent with a tremolo harmonica — a style common in East Asian musical traditions and popular in folk and novelty music contexts, where the paired reeds produce a characteristic wavering tone. The blue cover plates with gold-tone lettering and detailing give this instrument a more decorative appearance than standard chromatic or diatonic models. Light vintage wear; playability not independently tested — sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTremolo harmonicas with their multi-hole layouts and paired reed chambers produce a sound that is immediately recognizable — fuller and more resonant than a standard diatonic, with a natural vibrato built into the instrument's physics. The \u003cem\u003eParrot\u003c\/em\u003e brand and the blue-and-gold color scheme place this squarely in the mid-century export harmonica tradition, when instrument manufacturers competed as much on visual appeal as on tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blue and gold color combination is striking — this is a harmonica that looks like an object, not just a tool. The 32-hole format is less common than standard 10-hole diatonics, which makes it more interesting as a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Parrot\u003cbr\u003eHoles: 32 (tremolo configuration)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Blue with gold lettering and accents\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition — light wear, sold as-is. Playability untested.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: [DIMENSIONS]\u003cbr\u003eWeight: [WEIGHT]\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381249196217,"sku":"Y957785","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/1523CA19-A6D0-4F13-9F5F-C35F7E96CAA5.jpg?v=1783129329","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/vintage-blue-parrot-32-hole-harmonica-gold-accents","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}