Hohner Super Chromonica Deluxe, Key of C
Super Chromonica Deluxe
The Deluxe version of the traditional 48/270 Chromonica represents a further milestone in the construction of high quality wooden comb chromatic harmonicas. New features include improved comb geometry for better response in the upper register, replaceable reed plates affixed with screws instead of nails, chrome plated mouthpiece with round holes, new reed plate mensur and reed profiles and thicker reed plates. The slide assembly can easily be converted for left hand use.
These features improve handling and response, making the Super Chromonica Deluxe louder and more airtight while retaining the typical HOHNER sound.
Features
• Pearwood comb, optimized for improved response in the upper register
• Corners rounded for greater comfort
• 48 Classic chromonica reeds
• New reed plate mensur and reed profiles for better response and longer reed life
• 1.2 mm brass reed plates, affixed with screws
• Replacement reed plates available
• Chrome plated mouthpiece with round holes
• Short slide action
• Stainless steel covers
• Available in C-major
• Hard shell case
• Slide easily converted for left hand use
Product Features
- Round holes for greater playing comfort, Chrome plated mouthpiece, Plays 3 full chromatic octaves
- 12 holes, 48 Brass reeds
- Extra thick brass reedplates (1.2 mm) for a full, powerful sound
- Natural finish pearwood body with rounded edges for improved ergonomics. The slide assembly can be installed for left-handed use
- Fits comfortably in your hand
NOT UP TO STANDARDS
Nice sound, feel in a classic chromonica improved upon I purchased one of these a while back more out of curiosity than of necessity, as I already own a Super 64 Chromonica (4 octaves which I reviewed elsewhere on Amazon) and CX-12 (3 octaves, just like this one), and a couple of Super Chromonicas. The lowdown is this: the sound quality is wonderful, better than the Super Chromonica that it is based upon, and better than the CX-12, and close to the Super 64. Notes are bright, and it is easy to play and sustain notes, even in the low register. It…