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Hohner 7545 CX12 Chromatic Harmonicaby Hohner
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Features
- The reeds for chromatic notes are brought into operation by pushing a slide button on the side of the harmonica
- This closes off the air flow from one set of reeds and permits the other set to vibrate freely
- The preferred instrument for Jazz and Classical, chromatic harmonicas are also used for Blues and Popular Music
- Specifications:
- Range: 3 Octaves (12 holes)
Product Description
The award-winning CX-12 is the newest addition to Hohner?s chromatic line. Unique in style and sound, the molded one-piece housing enables the player to achieve a warm, round tone. A revolutionary design feature, a back-mounted spring plate, eliminates the need for mouthpiece and cover screws. The result is an optimal slide action and compression improvement with quicker response, greater volume and maximum airtightness. Service and cleaning are also a snap the CX-12's four major parts can be disassembled in seconds without any tools!Reviews
A different experience in playabilityPerhaps the most striking feature of the CX-12 is the playability, with this harp I find it easier to locate holes via tonguing than with any other harp. The ability to quickly disassemble the harp and tease stuck reeds is nice. The sound quality, to my ears, is just about the same as the 270. Another nice aspect of this harp is the finish, made as it is of black plastic, will not tarnish. So, pluses: far easier to disassemble than any other chromatic, keeps its good looks, easier (for me) to tongue accurately. Minuses are the sound isn't much different than a 270, and the price is nearly twice as much.
If you are looking for higher quality sound, you might try a Super 64.
Not a Toy: First Significant Design ChangeDespite its plastic case, this is not a toy harmonica. Everything about it is first rate: the smooth mouthplate, the superb slide, the quality of the reeds. This is the first significant design change in over a century. This harmonica allows the player a wide range of dynamics, from very soft to about the loudest chromatic harmonica you can buy. The mouthplate is oversize, and takes a little getting used to, but it's very player-friendly. The slide has a coil spring, unlike any other design, and appears to be unbreakable, which can be a real headache in a standard chromatic. Being a three-octave instrument, covering the range of a modern flute, it sits well in the hands. By contrast, the four-octave instruments, like Hohner's "The 64", can be unwieldy. Hohner's "Super Chromonica" model 270 is also a three-octave instrument, highly favored by many players, and far less expensive; but it has a wooden comb that can dry out and crack, and is much harder to disassemble and service than the CX-12. Summarizing, this is a serious musical instrument that should give you years of service with minimum fuss.
