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Hohner 1493/32 Echo Harmonicaby Hohner
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Features
- 32 holes (2 rows of 16)
- Each upper row hole is tuned an octave below each hole in the lower row
- Achieves a stronger, full-bodied sound
- Curved mouthpieces
- Traditional wood comb
Product Description
A member of the Echo Octave series, this model features a wood body which adds resonance to the rich octave tuning. Open backed covers amplify and project the sound out to the audience, and the curved mouthpiece makes the high and low notes easy to reach.Specifications: 16 double holes, 32 reeds Length: 5"
Reviews
Beautiful Sweet Tone - Maximum Quality and InexpensivePlease, Hohner, make more non-tremolo double reed harmonicas. I guess the demand isn't there yet. It took me a while to learn how to play this because I lip block the upper reeds and mostly play the lower reeds. I will use the upper reeds for transitions and contrast but most melodies I play the lower reeds. You CAN actually draw bend these reeds and it sounds better than any ten hole I have ever played. Compared to the Comet, this has a much more beautiful tone. It could be the wooden comb. I am certainly not a wood comb purist. My favorite mouth organ is the Hohner Super 64 which isn't wood. This Hohner 1493 is inexpensive. It is double reed, octave tuned, of course, and has a gorgeous tone which can be played with maximum expression. I would like to buy it in the other availble Key of G. I wish Hohner would use this design for some of its single reed harmonicas because the volume range is incredible. It would also be nice if the non-Tremolo double reeds were available in more than just two keys.
