Chromatic Harmonicas
This fine 14-hole (reaches G below middle C) chromatic instrument features a milled ‘airtight’ aluminum body.
Modern 16-hole Chromatic Harmonica with a tonal range of four full octaves and stainless steel reeds. The SYMPHONY Grand Chromatic is a professional chromatic harmonica with uniquely-inspired technical developments that sets new standards in terms of sound, airtightness, playability, and reliability. The high-quality, contemporary ergonomic design guarantees longevity and maximum playing comfort, leaving nothing to be desired. The SYMPHONY Grand Chromatic ACRYL has a transparent-green acrylic body and halfmoon-shaped mouthpiece.
The Hard Bopper (and Mellotone) were designed and constructed to specifications provided by harmonica legend Toots Thielemans.
A completely hand-crafted instrument …The Amadeus is as near to perfection as you get, and a dream to play.
The ultimate Hohner chromatic harmonica, the Silver Concerto is the instrument of choice for classical concert soloists. A unique beauty emanates from the 92.5% sterling silver body, silver mouthpiece and covers.
The Suzuki SIRIUS combines excellent sound production and elegant design which will impress both audience and players alike. This unique model allows the player to perform a wider range of playing expressions. Available in C only
With the new Super 64, HOHNER upgrades this iconic instrument with a breathtaking design and a whole range of innovative features. In the key of C.
64 Note Chromatic. The Suzuki SIRIUS combines excellent sound production and elegant design which will impress both audience and players alike. This unique model allows the player to perform a wider range of playing expressions.
The Seydel Saxony Irish tuned (If you press the slider the note sounds 1/2 note lower!) chromatic harmonica is one of our most popular chromatic harmonica models. Players worldwide appreciate the unique playing characteristics of the very durable and tuning stable stainless steel reeds. Due to the construction optimized for low air consumption, the player can achieve all nuances of sound from soft to hard.
The Suzuki Gregoire Maret G-48 Harmonica is a chromatic signature model of star player Grégoire Maret. Grégoire was constantly seeking this mysterious "Beautiful Dark Sound" throughout the development of his signature models. He proposed many ideas, including the materials to be used, the colours, the tolerance of the reeds and other intricate aspects of these magical instruments.
After exhaustive research, the G-48 and G-48W fulfil the spirit of his ideas to the last detail. The G-48 has a powerful and intense sound that's combined with a unique dark blue coverplate. The special plating is not just beautiful but has high durability characteristics. This plating material is renowned for its durability.
The Suzuki Gregoire Maret G-48 Harmonica is a chromatic signature model of star player Grégoire Maret. Grégoire was constantly seeking this mysterious "Beautiful Dark Sound" throughout the development of his signature models. He proposed many ideas, including the materials to be used, the colours, the tolerance of the reeds and other intricate aspects of these magical instruments.
After exhaustive research, the G-48 and G-48W fulfil the spirit of his ideas to the last detail. The G-48 has a powerful and intense sound that's combined with a unique dark blue coverplate. The special plating is not just beautiful but has high durability characteristics. This plating material is renowned for its durability.
Walnut cover plates.
This is the difference!
Weight is attached to Sirius in order to add stiffness and mass inside the main body.Due to this, it is succeeded to create a sound that has never existed.
Harmonica contains many harmonics, and this harmonics forms the bright and flowery tone. Depending on the design of reed and the material and design of body, the ratio of this harmonics changes and it makes the sounds peculiar to each model.
Harmonica body with low rigidity such as plastics is characterized by light and bright tone emphasizing relatively middle to high range notes by the body vibrating and the element of harmonics that shapes the tone is absorbed. It also features a sound that spreads from the body that vibrates and sound like the entire instrument. Furthermore this bright tone is more emphasized depending on the shape of the reed.
On the other hand, since the body with a high rigidity like metal body is hard to vibrate, it makes sound without losing harmonics such as low note range. As the body does not vibrate, it is possible to obtain the sound from a small delicate to a big sound with core.
Sirius is the ultimate standard of Chromatic Harmonica combining well-balanced sound that is thick with core and moderately spreading sound, which were developed by the reed design cultivated in Fabulous series and the newly designed weighted body.
SHINOBIX is the world’s first mass produced chromatic harmonica set with a silencer that we can practice without an anxiety, such as afraid of sound to family and neighborhood.
Shinobix (from Shinobu, meaning 'Stealth') is designed to lower the volume of your chromatic harmonica without affecting playablilty. This unique accessory is composed of a cover plate set which replaces your normal plates(SCX-48, S-48,G-48/G-48W) directing the tone into Suzuki's custom made Silencer. The silencer utilizes individual spiral structures for each of the 12 reed chambers; effectively reducing the sound level by around 15-20db.
Shibox for diatonic harmonica is also available.