Hohner Chrometta 8, Key of C

by Hohner

Product Features

• Plays 2 full chromatic octaves
• 32 Brass reeds
• Moisture proof plastic body
• Fitted with wind saving valves for greater tone and volume
• Comes with carrying case

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.5 x 1.2 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002F4VEY
• Item model number: 250-C
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,016 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Chromatic harmonicas are designed to play every complete scale in any key. Each single hole contains four reeds: two natural notes and two chromatic notes. The reeds for chromatic notes are enabled by pushing the slide button on the side of the harmonica. This design offers a wealth of new musical options to the player. Most often, chromatic harmonicas are heard within the classical and jazz scenes, but...chromatics are frequently found in blues, folk, rock and pop music. The four instruments of the Chrometta series offer an excellent basis for beginning the chromatic harmonicas playing. They combine best cost value ratio with a robust design.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good starter chromatic, May 7, 2009

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Mel Lowe "metrognome" (Toledo, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hohner Chrometta 8, Key of C (Electronics)

I had an older Chrometta 8 which I played off and on for at least 20 years, also playing other harps in the meantime. I misplaced the old Chrometta 8 and just got a new one. It's more portable and comfortable than my other chromatics, more versatile than my diatonics. It looks so far like it might turn out to be as durable as my old Chrometta 8. I like the size and shape. I've played it a lot in the car, playing snippets of classical melodies and show tunes.
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The limitations are, of course, the number of holes. That's not a serious limitation for someone starting out. Tone and volume and playability are comparable to any other "inexpensive" chromatic. Some reeds take a little more pressure than others, which is what I would expect. Admittedly I have not tried out any of the thousand-dollar-range chromatics. I have played larger chromatics and more expensive chromatics though, and for the price, I choose this one.

2 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars never purchase expensive harps online, January 14, 2009

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L - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hohner Chrometta 8, Key of C (Electronics)

chromatics are very fragile,and once you recieve it, its yours, i do not much like the local music stores in my city, but i do visit them for certian items, and harmonicas are on the top of that list, i recieved this very harmonica from musicians friend,, and i have a really long history w them, still it had a blown reed, and they did not help me at all, in truth they tell you that upfront, but my stomach still turns everytime i look at that harp, i paid 89$ for a harp i never got one tune out of.