Hohner CX-12 D harmonica

General

The CX-12 is a chromatic harmonica from Hohner, the first model of which was designed in 1992. By combining simplicity and innovation, the German specialist has made some great finds. Indeed, not only is the appearance of this harmonica unique and progressive, the technical aspects of the CX-12 are also commendable. For instance, the airtight mouthpiece ensures that all air is efficiently converted into an elegant, full tone that is very suitable for jazz, blues, rock and pop. A zigzag slide construction allows you to raise each tone by a semitone with a smooth motion, allowing you to reach all 48 tones without complicated techniques. The CX-12's tone is formed by 48 brass reeds and a brass tuning plate. Both the body and the comb are made of ABS, a hard plastic that is durable and also constant in any environment. The CX-12 gives you a range of 3 octaves in key D major. All parts of the instrument are easy to take apart and therefore easy to clean or replace.

Characteristic features

With the CX-12, you can achieve tones that you would normally struggle with little effort. The reason for this is the innovative design that even won Hohner an award. This is because all parts of this chromatic harmonica fit together seamlessly and have been redesigned piece by piece to achieve the best results. As a result, the CX-12 looks nothing like the average harmonica and has proved to be a real game changer. The rounded shapes of the robust casing give you a natural grip on the instrument while providing a unique look. Hohner has also redefined the look and function of the mouthpiece, by making the milled mouthpiece narrower. This makes it much more ideal from an ergonomic perspective; as the mouthpiece fits your lips much better. Hohner produces the instrument with great precision and therefore leaves quality control not to machines, but to specialists.