Hohner Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of musical instruments, founded in 1857 by Matthias Hohner (1833–1902). The roots of the Hohner firm are in Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg. Since its foundation, and though known for its harmonicas, Hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, electric, acoustic, resonator and classical guitars, basses, mandolins and ukuleles (under the brand name Lanikai) From the 1940s through 1990s, the company also manufactured various electric/electronic keyboards. Especially in the 1960s and 1990s, they manufactured a range of innovative and popular electromechanical keyboard instruments; the cembalet, pianet, basset, guitaret, and clavinet. In the 1980s, several Casio synths were sold under the Hohner brand - for example, the Casio HT-3000/Hohner KS61midi and the VZ-1/HS-2). Nowadays, Hohner produces harmonicas, melodicas, accordions and recorder flutes.
2021 Marks An Important Milestone For Hohner. It Is The 125th Anniversary For The Iconic 1896 Marine Band Harmonica! As One Of The First Production Musical Instruments With A Celebrity Endorsement, The Marine Band 1896 May Just Be The Longest Running Serial Production Instrument Models In History. Matthias Hohner Was The Consummate Businessman And Marketer. He Saw An Opportunity With John Philip Souza And His Popular Marine Band, So Much So That Souza Was Offered An Endorsement And His Image Remains On The Case To This Day.
The Marine Band’s Importance On Popular Music Throughout Generations Cannot Be Understated. With Very Little Changes Made To The Original Design Over The Years This Instrument Has Withstood The Test Of Time. The Marine Band Has Been Utilized In All Forms Of Popular Music Since The 19th Century.
This Original Style Model Features Stainless Steel Coverplates With Original “Mouse Ear Tabs”. The Pearwood Comb Has Been Sealed And Is Emboldened With The Original Style Orange And Black Lacquer. Its Classic Cardboard “Case” Is A Simple Nod To The Humble Beginnings Of This Instrument That Brought Millions Of People The Gift Of Music.
The Hohner Production Factory Is Still Located In Trossingen; A Town In Southern Germany And Near The Black Forest Where They Have Been Producing Harmonicas And Accordions Since 1857.
-Original Classic Design As Matthias Hohner Created
-Stainless Steel Coverplates With Mouse Ear Tabs And Sidevents
-Original Style Orange And Black Lacqured Pearwood Comb
-Includes Vintage Inspired Cardboard Case
-Key Of C
Hohner best sellers
Hohner – Marine Band 1896 – G
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- Key of G major
- Single lacquered pear wood comb
- Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade
Hohner – Big River – G – 590
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- Key of G
- Responsive Brass Reeds
- German Quality and Craftsmanship
- Plastic Body
- Great Sounding
Hohner – Special 20 – C – Progressive Series No. 560/20
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THE WORLD’S MOST COPIED HARMONICA DESIGN
A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: 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. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best possible bet.Hohner – Big River – C – 590
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- Key of C
- Responsive Brass Reeds
- German Quality and Craftsmanship
- Plastic Body
- Great Sounding
Hohner – Marine Band 1896 – Db
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- Key of D flat major
- Single lacquered pear wood comb
- Arched stainless steel covers with side vents, nailed
- Available in all major keys plus special tunings
- Handmade
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| plates (material, thickness): | Brass, 0.9 mm |
| Reed plates (surface): | Brass |
| Reeds (number, material): | 20, made of brass |
| Comb (material, color): | Pear wood, black/ochre |
| Comb (finish): | Lacquer |
| Mouthpiece (surface): | Pear wood |
| Cover plates: | Stainless steel |
| Keys: | C |
| Type: | Diatonic |
| Tuning: | Richter |
| Number of holes: | 10 |
| Tonal range: | 3 octaves |
| Length: | 10 cm / 3.9 inches |