Hohner CX-12 Eb harmonica

General

Hohner has designed the CX-12 to accommodate both the beginner and experienced player in all the drawbacks of its predecessors. For instance, the design of this chromatic harmonica is not only robust and stylish, but also very functional. The CX-12 has an elegant sound that is very suitable for jazz, but it can also be used well in a rock, blues or pop setting. A characteristic feature of the CX-12 is that the housing is only one piece, as the mouthpiece is integrated into the housing. This gives the harmonica a nice, warm timbre, which is very popular among Hohner fans. In addition, the casing is easy to take apart, allowing you to easily clean the 4 parts and then reassemble them with equal ease. The CX-12 is tuned in Eb major, a key that, like key Bb major, is often used to play Irish music.

CX-12

While the most important thing about an instrument is how it sounds, comfort is also important. Hohner has chosen ABS as the material for the body, as this is easier to shape than metal or wood, for instance. Where there are normally relatively many edges and corners on a harmonica, this time Hohner has chosen to use more curves. This makes the instrument feel more natural in the hand and the mouthpiece feels nicer too. In fact, the milled mouthpiece is narrower, making it fit your lips better, and is also very nicely built into the body, resulting in airtightness. This not only affects playing comfort, but also the sound. This is because the CX-12 has a very full sound and a fast response, as air cannot escape from the mouthpiece. The 48 reeds made of brass are positioned in a well thought-out way to prevent rattling. Brass was also used to produce the tuning plate; the comb is plastic.