Is the Hohner Chromonica still used?
The chromatic harmonica was revolutionary when it was first released over 100 years ago and its unmistakable sound has helped define jazz, blues, pop and classical music ever since its inception. Today, the Hohner Chromonica is still the blueprint for all modern chromatic harmonicas.
What kind of harmonica does Hohner make?
This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, after 1937. It is a Chromonika III No. 870 model in the key of C, with 16 single holes and 64 reeds. This harmonica has a metal and brown wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws, and a metal button tipped slide.
How many reeds does a chromonika harmonica have?
It is a Chromonika III No. 870 model in the key of C, with 16 single holes and 64 reeds. This harmonica has a metal and brown wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws, and a metal button tipped slide. Accessioned with original bird’s-eye maple case with yellow-orange lining.
What is a Super Chromonica?
With the Super Chromonica, we can recapture those moments. Almost unchanged since its inception, it’s still the original chromatic harmonica and the instrument of choice for generations of players who have left their mark in folk, pop and jazz.
How long is a Hohner 260 C harmonica?
1928-1936 Hohner Chromonica 260 C Chromatic Harmonica. 10 Hole, Works Well, measures approx. 5 1/2′ long. Nice harmonica made in Germany. Please message with any questions. Thank you!
When did the Hohner chromatic harmonica come out?
This is a late 1920s to early 1930s Hohner”The Chromonica” Chromatic Harmonica Model 260 Key of C which is in Good Condition. The chrome plated more
What was I missing on my Hohner 260 Chromatica?
But something on the ten holers was missing. When I purchased the Hohner 260 Chromatica, I finally realized what I was missing – QUALITY. There’s just something about a wood or wood type comb that actually has that something plastic and metal comb harmonicas don’t have – a soul.