Hohner Super Chromonica Deluxe, Key of C Review

I purchased one of these a while back more out of curiosity than of necessity, as I already own a Super 64 Chromonica (4 octaves which I reviewed elsewhere on Amazon) and CX-12 (3 octaves, just like this one), and a couple of Super Chromonicas. The lowdown is this: the sound quality is wonderful, better than the Super Chromonica that it is based upon, and better than the CX-12, and close if not equal to the Super 64. Notes are bright, and it is easy to play and sustain notes, even in the low register. It has the advantage of possessing the higher quality of the Super 64, but in a smaller, easier to hold package (while sacrificing the lower octave of the Super 64 which, unless your music calls out for it, is rarely needed, so most players won't notice or care about the omission).

I've played the Super 64 recently in shows. The Super 64 is really a great harmonica: great quality and sound, round holes for comfortable tongueing. I see this harmonica as a Super 64 that for some may be easier to handle due to its smaller size. The size difference is due to the decreased range of the Super Chromonica Deluxe and covers that don't extend to the end of the instrument as they do on the Super 64. If you are used to the size of the Super Chromonica, the Super Chromonica Deluxe has the same size. But what is neat about the Super 64 and the Super Chromonica are the holes are in the exact same position and have the exact same size, so if you put them side by side, they align perfectly. This means if you become comfortable playing one, then it is easy to transition to the other.

Last week I grabbed the regular Super Chromonica, and spent maybe 4 hours practicing with it for an upcoming show, just to see what it would be like to transfer back to the Super Chromonica Deluxe after the week was over. When I returned to the Super Chromonica Deluxe, I noticed that the tone quality was definitely improved, and toungueing comfort was far superior. I'm really glad I took a chance and bought this instrument, and I hope that Hohner continues to offer it.

At the time of this review, there is only a couple of dollars difference between the CX-12 and the Super Chromonica Deluxe. The difference in tone quality between these two harmonicas is quite evident, and for that reason alone, I would recommend the Super Chromonica Deluxe over the CX-12 (see my review of the CX-12 for more details on that instrument and how it compares to the regular Super Chromonica).

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Product Description:
Chromatic harmonicas are designed to play every complete scale in any key. Each single hole contains four reeds: two natural notes and two chromatic notes. The reeds for chromatic notes are enabled by pushing the slide button on the side of the harmonica. This design offers a wealth of new musical options to the player. Most often, chromatic harmonicas are heard within the classical and jazz scenes, but...chromatics are frequently found in blues, folk, rock and pop music. The deluxe version of the traditional Super Chromonica has set another milestone in the manufacturing of top quality wood-bodied chromatic harmonicas. The Super Chromonica Deluxe incorporates a variety of improvements on the original design, which optimize handling and ensure greater volume and faster response, while retaining the rich and powerful classic Hohner sound. It is the ideal harmonica for both established and contemporary playing techniques.

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