Or if not the best, at least a really good harp like the Chromatica 280 C. I'm a beginning harmonica player with 15 years of musical instruction and 30 years of playing piano, clarinet, and guitar under my belt. My musical bent turns mostly toward classical with a bit of gospel, so I searched for almost a year to find the "right" harp (as harmonicas are called). I decided not to waste money on a less expensive instrument because I figured from all I've read the 280 C can grow with me, or rather, the better I learn to play it, the better the music from it. Just like the other three I've learned to play. The advantages for me over the other instruments are that I can take it anywhere, play almost any sort of music on it, and play a wider range of music because of its 4-octave reach. Being in the key of C doesn't matter, either, because the slide will enable me to play in all the keys I can learn. Unlike the diatonic harps I won't need to buy other harmonicas to play in other keys. I figure this harmonica will be as good as I can play, and thanks to a couple of great harmonica books, it already sounds better than when I first picked it up a little over a month ago. The books are The Chromatic Harmonica Method by Max De Aloe, and Harmonic for Dummies by Winslow Yerxa. With this combo of books and instrument, the only limitations on where I can go musically are my own.
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Product information
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 7.8 x 1.2 x 1.8 inches |
| ASIN | B0002NIPW0 |
| Item model number | 280-C |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
| Color Name | Stainless steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel, Brass |
| Instrument Key | C |
| Size | 16 |
| Color Screen | No |
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From the manufacturer
Hohner 64 Chromonica - The Big Chromatic
When it came on the market in 1938, the 64 Chromonica was the first chromatic to boast a range of over four octaves. Thanks to the additional bottom octave, it took the tonal range of the harmonica into registers where it had never before been heard, as well as brought many pieces from the classical repertoire within the reach of the instrument. It also enabled the eerie, deep-toned growl and full chords of amplified chromatic harp which swiftly became an integral part of the blues tradition, a sound which lives on to this day. It defined the industry standard for professional quality 4 octave chromatics and has gone on to inspire generations of players in blues, soul, jazz and classical music. Whether you play alone or in a band, if you’re looking for a real workhorse 64 chromatic it’s still your best bet.
FEATURES
Traditional cover plates
Tradition cover design and embossing
Easy Maintenance
Completely assembled for ease of maintenance and easy conversion of slide for left hand use
Plastic comb
Resilient plastic comb ensures reliable performance under all climate conditions
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| Price | $284.54 | $252.99 | $59.99 | $56.99 | $374.09 | -8% $528.75 Typical: $573.58 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, Apr 18 | Get it Apr 17 - 22 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 17 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 17 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 17 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 17 |
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| Sold By | Harmonicaland USA | Chesbro Music Co | Austin Bazaar | easttop harmonica | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| instrument key | C | B | C | C | C | A |
| material | Stainless Steel, Brass | Wood | Brass, Plastic, Stainless Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Stainless Steel | Plastic, Brass | Stainless Steel |
| style | Classical | German | Brass,Professional | Modern | Sleek | Sleek |
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I was initially forced to join the sorrowful chorus on the bad business end of a poorly assembled 280C. However, having a history of great tone, performance and overall reliability with Hohner harps, I wasn't ready to throw in the towel and cry refund. Sure enough, Amazon sprang into action without hesitation. They immediately replaced my Chromatica and.it quickly arrived ready to rock (actually Jazz, but whatever you feed your reeds is cool). Back to the reason for 5 stars. Anything made can come with issues, we don't buy products from themselves. We look to the manufacturer or sellers to be "stand up" guys. So, I couple my history as a Prime customer with this encounter to call win-win on this one. Very pleased with the instrument. Thanks Amazon and Hohner for coming through again!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018Size: 16Verified Purchase
I was initially forced to join the sorrowful chorus on the bad business end of a poorly assembled 280C. However, having a history of great tone, performance and overall reliability with Hohner harps, I wasn't ready to throw in the towel and cry refund.
Sure enough, Amazon sprang into action without hesitation. They immediately replaced my Chromatica and.it quickly arrived ready to rock (actually Jazz, but whatever you feed your reeds is cool). Back to the reason for 5 stars.
Anything made can come with issues, we don't buy products from themselves. We look to the manufacturer or sellers to be "stand up" guys. So, I couple my history as a Prime customer with this encounter to call win-win on this one. Very pleased with the instrument. Thanks Amazon and Hohner for coming through again!
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on April 5, 2021
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- Satisfied Philips customerReviewed in Canada on November 22, 2019
A pleasure to play since I am now able to play 12-note chromatic scale
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