Hohner
Hohner Super Chromonica
ChromaticPrice tier: Premium
Hohner's classic 12-hole chromatic: a slide gives every note of the chromatic scale, for jazz, classical and pop melodies.
Facts
| Type | Chromatic, 12 holes |
|---|---|
| Reeds | 48, brass |
| Comb | Pearwood, double lacquered |
| Reed plates | Brass, 1.05 mm |
| Covers | Stainless steel |
| Tuning | Solo tuning |
| Keys | F, E, Eb, D, C, B, Bb, A, G, low C |
| Price tier | $$$ Premium (over about $70) |
- A button-operated slide raises any note a half step
- Mouthpiece: nickel-plated brass
Who it suits
- Players who want every note in any key
- Jazz, classical and pop melody players
Pros and cons
Pros
- Plays all 12 notes with the slide
- Three-octave range
- A long-standing standard among chromatic players
Cons
- Our tabs are written for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas, not chromatic
- Bending, the heart of blues harmonica, works differently and less easily
- Costs several times a diatonic
What it plays on HarmoniTabs
Our tabs are written for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas, so they do not map hole for hole onto a chromatic harmonica. If you want to play the songs on HarmoniTabs, start with a diatonic in C.
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Check price on Amazon: Hohner Super Chromonica (opens Amazon in a new tab)Questions
- What keys does the Hohner Super Chromonica come in?
- The maker lists: F, E, Eb, D, C, B, Bb, A, G, low C.
- What is the Hohner Super Chromonica's comb made of?
- Pearwood, double lacquered.
- Can I play HarmoniTabs tabs on the Hohner Super Chromonica?
- Not hole for hole: our tabs are written for 10-hole diatonic harmonicas, and a chromatic harmonica is laid out differently.
Sources
Price tiers are approximate US street prices, checked October 2026; prices change, so check the store. Facts we could not confirm with the maker are left out.