Best Hohner Chromatic Harmonicas 2026

Premium Hohner chromatic harmonicas - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Classical For World Music For Advanced Performance For Professional Playing For Complex Music

BRANDS: Hohner C.A. Seydel Söhne Suzuki

Hohner Orchestra Chord 48 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Orchestra Chord 48

by Hohner

Classical Professional Playing Advanced Performance

Key Feature:

• Versatile applications

✓ PROS

• Complex music possible
• Full chromatic capability

✗ CONS

• Complex technique required
• Maintenance needs

Hohner Orchestra Chord 48, HarmonicaConsists of two separate instruments held together by hinges. This gives the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 536536

$1,737

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Hohner ACE 48 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner ACE 48

by Hohner

Classical Complex Music World Music

Key Feature:

• High-quality instruments

✓ PROS

• Complex music possible
• High-quality instruments

✗ CONS

• Learning curve
• More expensive than diatonic

Hohner ACE 48Chromatic Harmonica in C MajorRemovable Acoustic Coupling Elements (ACE) offer the possibility to...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 402923

$637

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Hohner Super 64 Performance in C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Super 64 Performance in C

by Hohner

Complex Music Professional Playing Jazz

Key Feature:

• High-quality instruments

✓ PROS

• Versatile applications
• Complex music possible

✗ CONS

• Learning curve
• Maintenance needs

Hohner Super 64 Performance in CChromatic HarmonicaPlastic comb (blackABS)64 ReedsC-majorTonal range: 4 Octaves (C3 -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 431620

$395

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Hohner Super 64 X Performance in C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Hohner Super 64 X Performance in C

by Hohner

Professional Playing Advanced Performance World Music

Key Feature:

• Versatile applications

✓ PROS

• Versatile applications
• Complex music possible

✗ CONS

• Maintenance needs
• Complex technique required

Hohner Super 64 X Performance in CChromatic HarmonicaPlastic comb (blackABS)64 ReedsC-majorTonal range: 4 Octaves (C3 -...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 431624

$494

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Hohner Orchestra Bass 58 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Hohner Orchestra Bass 58

by Hohner

Advanced Performance Classical Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Professional performance

✓ PROS

• High-quality instruments
• Versatile applications

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Learning curve

Hohner Orchestra Bass 58Bass HarmonicaTonal range: 2 octaves (E - e')58 ReedsBrass reedplates: 2.0 mmStainless...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 536533

$1,264

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Hohner Super Chromonica M 270C-Ten. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270C-Ten.

by Hohner

World Music Jazz Classical

Key Feature:

• Versatile applications

✓ PROS

• Versatile applications
• Professional performance

✗ CONS

• Complex technique required
• Learning curve

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 C-Ten.HarmonicaKey: C-TenorNumber of reeds: 48Comb made of pear woodNickel-plated brass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 154943

$218

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Hohner Toots Mellow Tone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Toots Mellow Tone

by Hohner

Complex Music Professional Playing Classical

Key Feature:

• Complex music possible

✓ PROS

• Complex music possible
• High-quality instruments

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Learning curve

Hohner Toots Mellow ToneHarmonicaReeds 48Brass tuning plate 1.05 mmComb made pear woodTheir robust design combines...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 196986

$296

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Hohner CX-12 E- Major - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner CX-12 E- Major

by Hohner

World Music Complex Music Advanced Performance

Key Feature:

• Complex music possible

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capability
• Professional performance

✗ CONS

• Maintenance needs
• Learning curve

Hohner CX-12 E- MajorChromatic Harmonica in E MajorColour: Black48 ReedsPlastic combParticularly ergonomic plastic...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 159742

$197

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Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 F - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 F

by Hohner

Classical Complex Music Advanced Performance

Key Feature:

• Complex music possible

✓ PROS

• Professional performance
• Full chromatic capability

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Maintenance needs

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 FHarmonicaKey: F majorNumber of reeds: 48Comb made of pear woodNickel-plated brass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 151030

$218

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Hohner Chromonica Xpression 48 C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Hohner Chromonica Xpression 48 C

by Hohner

Advanced Performance Jazz Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Versatile applications

✓ PROS

• Complex music possible
• Versatile applications

✗ CONS

• More expensive than diatonic
• Complex technique required

Hohner Chromonica Xpression 48 CChromatic Harmonica48 Precision-milled brass reedsReedplates made of 1.2 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 563326

$193

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Hohner Orchestra Bass 78 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Orchestra Bass 78

by Hohner

Advanced Performance Jazz Complex Music

Key Feature:

• Full chromatic capability

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capability
• High-quality instruments

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• More expensive than diatonic

Hohner Orchestra Bass 78Bass HarmonicaTonal range: 2.5 octaves (E - c")78 ReedsBrass reed plates: 2.0 mmStainless...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 536468

$1,484

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Hohner CX-12 Eb- Major - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner CX-12 Eb- Major

by Hohner

Jazz Professional Playing Complex Music

Key Feature:

• High-quality instruments

✓ PROS

• Professional performance
• High-quality instruments

✗ CONS

• Maintenance needs
• More expensive than diatonic

Hohner CX-12 Eb- MajorChromatic Harmonica in Eb MajorColour: Black48 TonesSynthetic combVery ergonomic synthetic...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 226620

$197

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Hohner Larry Adler Signature C 48 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner Larry Adler Signature C 48

by Hohner

World Music Complex Music Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• High-quality instruments

✓ PROS

• Full chromatic capability
• Versatile applications

✗ CONS

• Maintenance needs
• Complex technique required

Hohner Larry Adler Signature C 48, Chromatic HarmonicaLarry Adler is probably the most famous chromatic harmonica...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 385642

$208

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Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 H (B) - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 H (B)

by Hohner

Advanced Performance Complex Music Professional Playing

Key Feature:

• Versatile applications

✓ PROS

• Versatile applications
• High-quality instruments

✗ CONS

• Maintenance needs
• Complex technique required

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 H (B)HarmonicaKey: B majorNumber of reeds: 48Comb made of pear woodNickel-plated brass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 188589

$218

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Hohner CX-12 B (H) - Major - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Hohner CX-12 B (H) - Major

by Hohner

Jazz Complex Music Advanced Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional performance

✓ PROS

• High-quality instruments
• Versatile applications

✗ CONS

• Learning curve
• Complex technique required

Hohner CX-12 H- MajorChromatic HarmonicaIn B major48 NotesPlastic combColour: BlackHighly ergonomic plastic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 112160

$197

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How to Choose the Best Chromatic Harmonicas

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced chromatic harmonicas typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Hohner Orchestra Chord 48

Hohner ACE 48

Hohner Super 64 Performance in C

Hohner Super 64 X Performance in C

Hohner Orchestra Bass 58

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270C-Ten.

Hohner Toots Mellow Tone

Hohner CX-12 E- Major

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 F

Hohner Chromonica Xpression 48 C

Hohner Orchestra Bass 78

Hohner CX-12 Eb- Major

Hohner Larry Adler Signature C 48

Hohner Super Chromonica M 270 H (B)

Hohner CX-12 B (H) - Major

How to Choose the Best Chromatic Harmonicas

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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