Hohner NEW MILTEAU DEEP BLUES C - 503/20
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- J.J. Milteau Signature : an artist model designed for blues, featuring a lively response and a bold sound.
- MS Series (Modular System) : interchangeable components to facilitate maintenance and customize your instrument.
- Projection and Brightness : open stainless steel covers for a powerful, very present sound.
- Modern Comfort : blue transparent plastic comb, robust and stable.
Manufacturer Information
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A Signature Harmonica in Hohner's MS Range
Alongside traditional "Richter" diatonics, Hohner develops more specialized models tailored to specific techniques and aesthetics. The J.J. Milteau Deep Blues 2022 fits this approach: an evolution of an iconic artist model, reworked with a modern comb to gain in attack, power, and clarity. It is part of the MS series, known for its "Modular System" concept: an integrated design where key elements are made to be interchangeable, convenient for keeping your harmonica at its best over time.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Tuned in C and set to Richter, this diatonic harmonica is perfectly suited for motivated beginners as well as intermediate harmonica players seeking an expressive, reliable instrument with a "stage sound" orientation. It excels in blues (shuffle, slow blues, Chicago), but also suits folk, country, and pop music whenever easy chords and a sharp tone are desired. Players attracted to bends will find the typical diatonic feel ideal for plaintive and singing phrasing.
Sound and Design
The character of this model is clearly oriented towards a bright and powerful output. The open stainless steel covers promote direct sound projection and a marked presence, highly appreciated for cutting through a band mix. The 1.05 mm brass reeds offer a good balance between responsiveness and stability, with a clean attack and easy sound production. The blue transparent plastic body provides a comfortable grip, good stability, and excellent moisture resistance for more consistent playing over time.
Diatonic or Chromatic?
A diatonic harmonica is designed around one key (here C ): it allows easy formation of chords by blowing and drawing, and gives access to expressive effects like bends, essential in blues. Conversely, a chromatic harmonica provides access to all notes via a dedicated mechanism, often sought after in jazz and more modulating repertoires. The Hohner J.J. Milteau Deep Blues 2022 is indeed a diatonic tuned to Richter, designed for expressiveness and energetic playing.
Technical specifications
| Tone | C | Color | Blue |
| Number of holes | 10.0000 | ||
| Type | Diatonic | Reed plates | brass, 1.05 mm thick |
| Tuning | Richter | Covers | stainless steel, open |
| Key | C/C | Online lessons included | 30 days free |
| Number of reeds | 20 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Hohner Milteau Deep Blues C: what tuning and how many holes?
The tuning in C and the 10 holes follow the diatonic Richter setup, suited for chord formation and blues bends.
Does the Deep Blues project enough in a band setting?
The open stainless steel covers promote direct sound projection. Their design supports a bright and powerful tone, with a strong presence in a band mix.
Can bends be performed on this C harmonica?
Thanks to its diatonic Richter configuration, this model allows the characteristic bends of blues phrasing. The 1.05 mm brass reeds contribute to a clear attack and easy response.
What music styles is this J.J. Milteau harmonica suited for?
The Richter tuning in C fits blues styles such as shuffle, slow blues, and Chicago blues. It can also be used in folk, country, and pop when easy chords are desired. The 10 holes maintain the expressive approach typical of diatonic harmonicas.
Is the plastic comb of the Deep Blues resistant to moisture?
With its transparent blue plastic body, this harmonica offers good moisture resistance and consistent playing stability.
