Hohner Harmonica Echo 48 C 2509 48 The tremolo harmonica's distinguishing feature is that it has two reeds per note, with one slightly sharp and the other slightly flat.This provides a unique wavering or warbling sound created by the two reeds being slightly out of tune with each other and the difference in their subsequent waveforms interacting with each other. These instruments are ideally suitable for traditional folk music. The Hohner Echo 48 tremolo harmonica brings us the traditional s ound of central European folklore but which fits perfectly into any modern style. Tuning in C. Few instruments can be as evocative of natural landscapes as harmonicas. Hohner took the tradition one step further with this development of its classic tremolo harmonica, and created an instrument with a wider scale. The Hohner Echo 48 is a tremolo harmonica, a type of harmonica that uses two reeds for each note, which are slightly out of tune, which gives it the classic tremolo sound, a pulsating sound that enriches any musical style based on direct and lively melodies since from pop to folk and country, not being an ideal harmonica for jazz or blues. With 48 holes, the Echo 48 has an enormous tonal richness, whether played note by note or in chords, regardless of the register, with great definition in both bass and treble. Of great construction quality, like all Hohner harmonicas, the Echo 48 has a wooden comb (maple), protected by two aluminum plates, decorated with an engraving of excellent taste. Reeds are made of brass. It is a harmonica designed in the traditional format, which fits well in the hand, with very attractive and high quality finishes. The Hohner Echo 48 tremolo harmonica has a Richter tuning of two lines, in C, and has a tonal range of three and a half octaves. Founded in 1857 in Germany, Hohner is one of the biggest references of musical instrument manufacturers in the world, having specialized in accordions, electromechanical keyboards and wind instruments such as harmonics. Any Hohner instrument is synonymous with German quality and precision. The pulsating and vibrant sound of the Hohner Echo 48 is very attractive and versatile and able to liven up the spirit of any song, of any tradition. Specifications: Reed plates: brass, 0.9 mm Surface of reed plates: brass Reeds 48, brass Comb: maple Comb finish: double lacquered Mouthpiece surface: maple Cover plates: stainless steel Tone: C Type: tremolo Tuning: Richter, two lines Number of holes: 48 Tonal range: 3.5 octaves Length: 19.3 cm (7.6 ")
