Hohner Chromonica 64C

The Big Chromatic
When it came on the market in 1938, the 64 Chromonica was the first 
chromatic to boast a range of over four octaves. Thanks to the 
additional bottom octave, it took the tonal range of the harmonica 
into registers where it had never before been heard, as well as 
brought many pieces from the classical repertoire within the reach of 
the instrument. It also enabled the eerie, deep-toned growl and full 
chords of amplified chromatic harp which swiftly became an integral 
part of the blues tradition,a sound which lives on to this day. 
It defined the industry standard for professional quality 4 octave 
chromatics and has gone on to inspire generations of players in blues, 
soul, jazz and classical music. Whether you play alone or in a band, 
if you’re looking for a real workhorse 64 chromatic it’s still 
your best bet.

Traditional cover plates
Tradition cover design and embossing

Plastic comb
Resilient plastic comb ensures reliable performance under all climate conditions 

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 1.05 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		64, brass
Comb (material, color): 		ABS, black
Comb (finish): 				ABS
Mouthpiece (surface): 			brass, nickel-plated
Cover plates: 				stainless steel
Slide construction: 			zigzag
Keys: 					C
Type: 					chromatic
Tuning: 				solo tuning
Number of holes: 			16
Tonal range *: 				4 octaves, C3 – D7
Length: 				19.3 cm / 7.6" 

The Original Chromatic Revolution
With its sleek good looks and the elegant simplicity of its construction, 
the CX12 Black turned a lot of heads when it was introduced in 1992. 
It won the German Industry Design Award shortly afterwards, which was 
definitely a first for a harmonica instrument in modern times. 
Its powerful, distinctive sound and fast, easy response make it 
ideal for the ambitious amateur or contemporary professional player 
looking for a modern, easy to service chromatic harmonica in styles 
such as rock, pop and jazz.

Award-winning design
Comb and reed plate assembly simply slots into housing, permitting tool-less 
disassembly and reassembly

Revolutionary cover / mouthpiece unit
The plastic cover / mouthpiece unit is extremely airtight for a unique sound 
and fast response

Durable plastic comb
Reliable performance under all climate conditions thanks to resilient plastic comb

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 1.05 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		48, brass
Comb (material, color): 		ABS, black
Comb (finish): 				ABS, matt
Mouthpiece (surface): 			ABS
Cover plates: 				ABS
Slide construction: 			zigzag
Keys: 					F, E, Eb, D, C, B, Bb, A, G, LC
Type: 					chromatic
Tuning: 				solo tuning
Number of holes: 			12
Tonal range: 				3 octaves
Length: 				16.8 cm / 6.6" 

THE SHORT BASS
In almost all music, the bass is the bottom line, the anchor that holds the whole thing 
together. This is just as true for harmonica ensembles as any other line-up. It’s not a 
simple matter to build a reed instrument that can respond with the speed and volume which 
group performance demands, especially in the low register down to E2, but our professional 
Bass harmonicas are made to do just that. They feature a hinged two part construction and 
each channel contains two reeds, tuned one octave apart, giving a remarkably rich and powerful 
sound. Here too, the lower reed of each pair is located on the inner rows to ensure balanced 
microphoning and accentuate the bass. As with the Chord 48, our Bass harmonicas have now been 
redesigned to optimize volume, handling and maintenance. The mouthpiece is integrated into the 
new acrylic comb construction for unparalleled airtightness and the full screw together assembly 
ensures ease of maintenance. The Bass 58 is the smaller of our two bass models, with a range of 
E2 - E4, and is ideal for all types of harmonica ensemble.

Balanced microphoning
The lower of each pair of octave tuned reeds is located on the inner rows to enable balanced
microphoning and accentuate the bass

New comb design
Transparent, resilient acrylic comb looks great and ensures reliable performance under 
all climate conditions

Integrated mouthpiece
Mouthpiece is integrated into comb construction for unparalleled airtightness and response

Completely assembled with screws
Completely assembled with screws for easy maintenance

Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 2.0 mm
Reed plates (surface):	brass
Reeds (number, material): 58, brass
Comb (material, color):	acrylic, transparent
Comb (finish):	acrylic
Mouthpiece (surface): acrylic
Cover plates: stainless steel
Type: orchestra
Tuning:	chromatic
Number of holes: 29
Tonal range: 2 octaves, E2 - E4
Length:	21.3 cm / .4"