Hohner DIATONIC 532/20 MS BLUES HARP 10 HOLES D RE

A Cult Hohner Model, Between Blues Tradition and MS Concept

At Hohner, the family of "Richter" diatonics holds a special place: these are the harmonicas that shaped the language of modern blues. The Blues Harp is part of this tradition and has established itself over decades as a reference for capturing that immediately recognizable "roots" grain. This model also belongs to the MS Series (Modular System), an integrated design concept unique to Hohner: the instrument is designed around compatible parts within the MS platform, convenient for adapting the instrument to your preferences and needs.

Who Is This Blues Harp in D Key For?

This Blues Harp diatonic in D is well suited for beginners seeking an expressive and characterful instrument, as well as intermediate players looking for a solid foundation to work on articulation, effects, and bending. Its natural playground includes blues, rock, folk, country, and more broadly any music where immediate chords and a "speaking" melody are desired. The key of D is particularly useful for certain repertoires and accompaniments and integrates easily into both acoustic and amplified contexts (depending on your stage equipment).

Sound and Design

With its doussie wood body, the Blues Harp highlights a warm tonal color, with a response that encourages nuanced playing and a clear attack. The 10-hole / 20-reed format offers a very intuitive standard grip for "Richter" playing: blow/draw chords, well-distributed melodic notes, and the possibility to explore expressive inflections through bending. The 0.9-millimeter brass reeds provide a stable foundation for projection and sustain, while the stainless steel covers complete the set with a robust and durable feel. The mouthpiece features a lacquered doussie wood coating for a refined contact sensation.

Diatonic or Chromatic?

A diatonic harmonica is built around a single key (here D ) and prioritizes quick access to chords and expressive blues-style effects, notably thanks to the blow/draw pairing that facilitates rhythmic attack and certain bends. Conversely, a chromatic harmonica aims for access to all notes with a more "linear" approach, often sought after in jazz or classical music. The Hohner Blues Harp presented here is indeed a diatonic : perfect for styles where grain, phrasing, and pulse are paramount.

Technical specifications

Tone	D	Color	Brown
Number of holes	10.0000

Type	Diatonic	Hole 3	blow A4 / draw Db5
Tuning	Richter	Hole 4	blow D5 / draw E5
Key	D	Hole 5	blow F#5 / draw G5
Body	Doussie wood, brown	Hole 6	blow A5 / draw B5
Mouthpiece coating	Lacquered doussie wood	Hole 7	blow D6 / draw Db6
Length	10.2 cm	Hole 8	blow F#6 / draw E6
Hole 1	blow D4 / draw E4	Hole 9	blow A6 / draw G6
Hole 2	blow F#4 / draw A4	Hole 10	blow D7 / draw B6