Harmonicas

The Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability and comparatively affordable price.

• Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
• Reed plates (surface): brass
• Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
• Comb (material, color): ABS, black
• Comb (finish): ABS
• Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
• Cover plates: stainless steel
• Keys: HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
• Type: diatonic
• Tuning: Richter/Country (Country just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G)
• Number of holes: 10
• Length: 10.2 cm / 4.0"

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The name evokes the typical blues sound. It is a metaphor for whiskey bars, juke joints, and good times; synonymous with wide plains, open fields, and pilgrimage: The Blues Harp®. For over 50 years, the harmonica has shaped the sound of blues, rock, and sometimes even folk. The Blues Harp® is designed for this specific blues sound, but thanks to the modular system it can easily be adjusted and changed to anything you want it to be – easy, quickly, at any time. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, the Blues Harp® is the harp for you. Read more

Rock is many things – quiet is not one of them. For a harmonica to not be lost between squealing guitars and heavy drums, it has to be loud too. Which is why rock harpist Jimmie Bones relies on the power of the HOHNER Rocket. No other harmonica is this loud, while being this comfortable at the same time.

• Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
• Reed plates (surface): brass
• Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
• Comb (material, color): ABS, grey
• Comb (finish): ABS
• Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
• Cover plates: stainless steel
• Keys: F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
• Type: diatonic
• Tuning: Richter
• Number of holes: 10
• Tonal range: 3 octaves
• Length: 10.2 cm / 4.0"

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When the Marine Band was first introduced to the American market in 1896, no one could have foreseen the lasting impact this instrument would have on the future of popular music. The affordable price and small size made it the perfect travelling companion, while the unique wailing sound of note bending opened up a whole new world of creative expression to the player. This was the starting point of our Marine Band Series, which has gone on to play a key role in unleashing the raw emotion of the blues, the free spirit of country or the energy of rock ’n’ roll. From the classic 1896 to the modern Crossover, the Marine Band Series offers a range of genre-defining instruments which are the choice for countless leading harmonica artists today. All Marine Band models are made in Germany.

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Powerful sound, rugged good looks and roadworthy durability. That’s the Pro Harp. The comb, reed and cover plates are interchangeable with all other MS series for many possible combinations that suit your playing style.

• Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 0.9 mm
• Reed plates (surface): brass
• Reeds (number, material): 20, brass
• Comb (material, color): ABS, black
• Comb (finish): ABS
• Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
• Cover plates: stainless steel, black lacquered
• Keys: F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G
• Type: diatonic
• Tuning: Richter
• Number of holes: 10
• Tonal range: 3 octaves
• Length: 10.5 cm / 4.1"

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The Melody Star is designed specifically for beginners, with a special mouthpiece that helps you find each single hole. Thanks to the solo tuning this incredible sounding, easy-to-learn harmonica is the right starting point into the world of chromatic harmonicas! Read more

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The Big River Harp perfectly captures this spirit of the Mississippi delta, freedom, and tranquility – hence the name. It’s the perfect starting point for your first expeditions into the world of western, folk or Nashville style country. Read more

The Golden Melody Progressive, HOHNER’s only professional diatonic model tuned to equal temperament, has undergone a radical redesign to improve handling, stability and airtightness. While retaining the warm tone which has made it a favorite of single note melody players in many different styles, the new Golden Melody Progressive offers a fuller, more powerful sound, combined with optimal playing comfort. And it looks great too!

• Reed plates (material, thickness): Brass, 0,9mm
• Reed plates (surface): Brass
• Reeds (number, material): 20, Brass
• Comb (material, color): ABS, red
• Comb (finish): ABS
• Mouthpiece (surface): ABS, polished, ultraglide
• Cover plates: Stainless Steel; Cover attachment: 2 torx 7 screws
• Type: Diatonic
• Tuning: Richter, equal temperament
• Number of holes: 10
• Tonal range: 3 octaves
• Length: 10,7 cm/ 4,2"

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The first HOHNER chromatic harmonica was released in the early years of the 20th century. So in the early 21st century, we decided to commemorate the centenary of this historic occasion by unveiling our Discovery 48. While remaining true to the character of the original, its ergonomic design incorporates all the advantages of a 21st century instrument. The warm, mellow sound captivates listener and player alike and invokes the true essence of what the chromatic is all about. Recommended by leading players, the Discovery 48 is the perfect instrument for beginners and ambitious hobbyists alike, offering many of the advantages of more expensive models at a bargain price.

• Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 1.2 mm
• Reed plates (surface): brass
• Reeds (number, material): 48, brass
• Comb (material, color): ABS, black
• Comb (finish): ABS, matt
• Mouthpiece (surface): ABS
• Cover plates: stainless steel
• Slide construction: straight
• Keys: C
• Type: chromatic
• Tuning: solo tuning
• Number of holes: 12
• Tonal range: 3 octaves, C4 – D7
• Length: 14.3 cm / 5.6"

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