Customer Reviews

Hohner Super Chromonica, Key of C

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The 270 is probably the most widely used chromatic out there, and it is probably the harp you want to get if you are just starting out with chromatics. Its 3 octave range gives you access to plenty of music, and gives you additional freedom to improvise over a 10 hole chromatic. The quality of the instrument is consistently good for the price, and is nearly identical to the 260. The playability of the instrument is perhaps not as good as the CX-12 or Super 64 (round holes and better mouthpieces are the major difference), but you probably don't want to spend double the cost of the 270 for those reasons alone, especially if you are just starting out (or are just a casual player -- I know the 270 served me well for nearly 20 years before I got more serious and stepped up to the Super 64).

The slide is superior in my opinion compared to the CX-12, and slightly better than the Super 64. Important if you play fast pieces with accidentals or use trills.

If you already have experience playing chromatics and want better playability, either the CX-12 (not the greatest slider) or the Super Chromonica Deluxe or Super 64 (both which have better sound) may be worth looking into. But in all other cases, the 270 is the best machine for the price.

Update: See also my review of the Suzuki Chromatix SCX-48 12 Hole Chromatic Harmonica, Key of C -- could be a higher quality harp, for about the same price.

This is just the harmonica I was looking for - comfortable to play and big enough to easily hit one note at a time. The slide allows you to reach the necessary half notes. Very pleased with the purchase.

This hormonica is a replacemnent for the one I have had for years. I wuold not have anything but a Horner. Hormonica was recevieved in good shape and very quickly