{"product_id":"hohner-chromonica-c-do-16-trous-18953","title":"CHROMATIC 280\/64 CHROMONICA 16 HOLES C DO","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Hohner Chromonica 64\/280 Harmonica\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-hole chromatic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e64 reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full range of \u003cstrong\u003efour octaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for tackling a very wide repertoire.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast response\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent playability across all registers, designed for \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey of C\u003c\/strong\u003e (C\/Do): a versatile standard for solo playing, orchestra, or melodic harmonica.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cbr \/\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust design\u003c\/strong\u003e: brass plates, stainless steel covers, and a hard case, for a reliable everyday instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Iconic Model in the Chromonica Range by Hohner\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eHohner holds a central place in harmonica history, notably with the introduction of the chromatic harmonica in the early 20th century, which opened access to all notes of the scale. The \u003cstrong\u003eChromonica 64\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed in the late 1930s and regularly refined, has established itself as a \u003cstrong\u003ereference\u003c\/strong\u003e: a high-end instrument designed for precision, endurance, and musicality. Considered the \"big brother\" of the Chromonica 48, it adds \u003cstrong\u003ean extra octave in the lower register\u003c\/strong\u003e, a decisive advantage for expanding the range of arrangements and transcriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Musicians and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hohner \u003cstrong\u003eChromonica 64\/280\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced harmonica players\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprofessionals\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a chromatic harmonica capable of quick response, with an extended range and good playing stability. It is particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclassical\u003c\/strong\u003e, film music, pop, and all situations requiring a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete melodic palette\u003c\/strong\u003e (modulations, chromaticism, complex lines). Highly motivated amateurs will also find it a \"final\" instrument, provided they already have good mastery of embouchure and slide technique.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003ebrass plates\u003c\/strong\u003e and chromatic architecture with \u003cstrong\u003e64 reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Chromonica 64\/280 delivers a rich tone and solid presence, with \u003cstrong\u003eeven projection\u003c\/strong\u003e across all four octaves. The \u003cstrong\u003erounded channel holes\u003c\/strong\u003e improve embouchure comfort and facilitate attack precision, a crucial point on a 16-hole harmonica. The \u003cstrong\u003eblack plastic body\u003c\/strong\u003e provides stability and consistency, while the \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel covers\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance durability and contribute to a quality feel in hand. The slide, a key element of a chromatic harmonica, relies here on a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Zig Zag\" system\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth transitions between natural and altered notes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiatonic or Chromatic?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ediatonic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed around a main key (often a major scale), highly appreciated in blues, folk, and country, but requires specific techniques to obtain all notes. A \u003cstrong\u003echromatic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, allows access to notes and semitones via a \u003cstrong\u003eslide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suitable for jazz, classical, and modulating pieces. The \u003cstrong\u003eHohner Chromonica 64\/280\u003c\/strong\u003e is indeed a \u003cstrong\u003echromatic harmonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to play with great harmonic freedom over four octaves.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e16.0000\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eChromatic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eblack plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e18.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eNickel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eZig Zag\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hohner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334206804243,"sku":"18953","price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/6ab3a51feae1e456d52821e7a64cfcccb764d0a0_NEW_SUPERCHROMONICA16_11f61951-45a5-46d6-958f-f3e1eb66b64c.jpg?v=1787353590","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/hohner-chromatic-280-64-chromonica-16-holes-c-do-18953","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}