Hohner Orchestra Chord 48
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Hohner
Orchestra Chord 48
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The Orchestra Chord 48 is a truly unique instrument – a massive, complex chromatic harmonica designed for creating rich, layered chordal textures. It’s a niche tool, perfect for composers, experimental musicians, or those wanting a truly novel sonic palette, but be prepared for a learning curve and a hefty instrument!
Product Description
Hohner Orchestra Chord 48, Harmonica
- Consists of two separate instruments held together by hinges. This gives the instrument a total of 48 chords
- including all major
- minor
- seventh
- diminished and augmented chords of a four-chord octave tuning. According to the Guinness Book of Records
- the HOHNER Chord 48 is the largest harmonica in the world.
- Completely flexible arrangement of the 48 chords and easier maintenance thanks to separately mounted reed plates.
- 384 Brass reeds - 1.05 mm thick
- Length: 58.7 cm
- Increased playing comfort and high air tightness due to optimised design
- Excellent durability in all climatic zones thanks to modern comb made of ABS
- Easy maintenance due to complete screw connection
- • Unique chord voicing expands harmonic possibilities significantly.
- • ABS comb offers exceptional durability and resists temperature/humidity changes.
- • Screw-mounted reed plates simplify maintenance and allow for individual adjustments.
- • Brass reeds deliver a robust, full tone characteristic of Hohner's quality.
- • The sheer size and weight demand considerable strength and stamina to play comfortably.
- • Limited versatility; best suited for specific chord-based musical styles.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.
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