Hohner - 64Chromonica - - Harmonica - Germany - 1950 (No reserve price)

M. Hohner “The 64 Chromonica” No. 280, professional chromatic harmonica manufactured in Germany.

The number 280 inscribed on the box is the model reference, key of C major.

16 holes, 64 reeds
4 complete chromatic octaves
Side slide: it raises each note by a semitone, enabling all chromatic notes to be played.
Metal plates, wooden comb
Wood-veneered case / burl imitation décor, with velvet interior.
Instrument intended for jazz, classical, pop, and stage music — not a small blues diatonic harmonica.

Is on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (USA)

The 280 model is historical: introduced in 1938, it was one of the first chromatic harmonicas to offer more than four octaves.

Signs of wear, but perfectly functional, just needs a cleaning. Original case included - a collectible piece

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