In almost all music, the bass is the bottom line, the anchor that holds the whole thing together. This is just as true for harmonica ensembles as any other line-up. It’s not a simple matter to build a reed instrument that can respond with the speed and volume which group performance demands, especially in the low register down to E2, but our professional Bass harmonicas are made to do just that. They feature a hinged two-part construction, and each channel contains two reeds, tuned one octave apart, giving a remarkably rich and powerful sound. Here too, the lower reed of each pair is located on the inner rows to ensure balanced microphoning and accentuate the bass. As with the Chord 48, our Bass harmonicas have been redesigned to optimize volume, handling, and maintenance. The mouthpiece is integrated into the new acrylic comb construction for unparalleled airtightness, and the full screw-together assembly ensures ease of maintenance. The Bass 58 is the smaller of our two bass models, with a range of E2 – E4, and is ideal for all types of harmonica ensembles.

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According to the Guinness Book of Records, the HOHNER Chord 48 is the largest harmonica in the world. Consisting of two separate instruments joined by hinges at the ends, it offers 48 chords, including all primary, minor, 7th, diminished, and augmented chords in 4-part octave voicings. Thanks to the revolutionary modular construction, each chord is located on its own separately mounted reed plate, permitting individual placement as desired. Furthermore, the lower of each pair of octave-tuned reeds is located on the inner rows of the instrument, thus enabling balanced microphoning and accentuating the bass. Designed by professionals for professionals, the Chord 48 is the most versatile chord harmonica on the market today.

Dr. George Wallace Miklas

Hohner Endorsee
a former member of Jerry Murad’s Harmonicats
and owner of Harmonica Gallery Sales Repair & Studio

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In almost all music, the bass is the bottom line, the anchor that holds the whole thing together. This is just as true for harmonica ensembles as any other line-up. It’s not a simple matter to build a reed instrument that can respond with the speed and volume which group performance demands, especially in the low register down to E2, but our professional Bass harmonicas are made to do just that. They feature a hinged two-part construction, and each channel contains two reeds, tuned one octave apart, giving a remarkably rich and powerful sound. Here too, the lower reed of each pair is located on the inner rows to ensure balanced microphoning and accentuate the bass. As with the Chord 48, our Bass harmonicas have now been redesigned to optimize volume, handling, and maintenance. The mouthpiece is integrated into the new acrylic comb construction for unparalleled airtightness, and the full screw-together assembly ensures ease of maintenance. The Bass 78 is the larger of our two bass models, with a range of E2 – C5, perfect for the ambitious bass player in any harmonica ensemble.

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