Hohner DIATONIC 2013/20 ROCKET 10 HOLES Bb Sib

Hohner Rocket: a "special" model in the Progressive range

Alongside the standard Richter harmonicas, Hohner has developed models with designs and features tailored for specific techniques and styles. The Rocket fits this logic: a modern diatonic focused on performance, emphasizing comfort and projection. It belongs to the Progressive series, a family of instruments adopted by renowned harmonica players known for their virtuosic approach and high demands in dynamics and precision.

For which musician and styles?

The Hohner Rocket in Bb is aimed at serious beginners up to advanced players seeking a responsive, powerful, and reliable diatonic. It is particularly comfortable in blues, rock, folk, and pop, with a great ability to "push" the sound in amplified playing while remaining pleasant acoustically. Its Richter tuning facilitates chords and is very suitable for typical diatonic expressive techniques.

Sound and design

Designed to offer a smooth playing feel, the Rocket combines a plastic body with rounded edges and stainless steel covers that are very widely open. The result: generous projection, a good dynamic range, and a sound emission that remains comfortable when playing with intensity. The 0.9-millimeter brass reed plates contribute to a solid response and good stability, while the construction promotes effective sealing, essential for precision and power on a diatonic harmonica.

Diatonic or chromatic

A diatonic harmonica is designed around a given key, with a layout intended to easily play chords and expressive phrases. Thanks to the interaction of blow and draw reeds, it also allows for certain altered notes, widely used for the "vocal" character of blues. Conversely, a chromatic harmonica provides access to all notes via a dedicated mechanism, making it particularly versatile for jazz and classical music. The Hohner Rocket is indeed a diatonic, here in Bb.

Recommended compatible accessories

To protect your Rocket between rehearsals, the supplied neoprene case is an excellent starting point. For regular maintenance, a soft cloth and regular cleaning after playing (drying/ventilation) help preserve reed response and comfort over time.

• Body and plates assembled with easily removable Phillips screws for easy maintenance

Technical specifications

Tone	Bb	Color	Black
Number of holes	10.0000

Type	Diatonic	Length	10 cm
Tuning	Bb/B-flat	Reed plates	Brass, 0.9 mm thick
Tuning system	Richter	Number of reeds	20
Body	Plastic, with rounded shapes and edges for excellent playing comfort	Covers	Stainless steel, very widely opened
Body and reed plate assembly	Removable Phillips screws	Case	Durable neoprene