Harmonica Hohner Chrometta 10 253 40
On the Hohner Chrometta 10 harmonica, the 2 additional channels extend the tonal range down to G3, which is the lowest note found on the violin. Learn to play pop music, jazz standards or even classical melodies with this excellent chromatic.
The Hohner Chrometta 10 was created for those who want to enter the world of chromatic harmonicas with the confidence of having a solid, expressive, and easy-to-master instrument. Its wider range, which goes down to the low G3 register, opens doors to new melodic possibilities and brings the instrument closer to the tonal richness of classical voices and stringed instruments.
The greatest appeal of this model lies in how it combines ease of playing with a full and characteristic sound. The wide, rounded mouth, typical of the Chrometta series, offers a comfortable feel that facilitates breath control, even for those taking their first steps in chromatic technique.
The zigzag slide ensures smooth and predictable gliding, allowing you to switch between natural notes and sharps effortlessly. This fluidity is essential for interpreting pop melodies, ornate jazz lines, or short classical phrases that require clean and expressive articulation.
The glossy ABS body provides stability, durability, and a firm fit of the plates, ensuring that the harmonica always responds with projection and clarity. The brass reeds, supported by 1.05 mm plates, reveal a defined attack and a full timbre, capable of adapting to different styles without losing its identity. The sound remains stable throughout the 2.5 octaves, with surprisingly present bass and bright treble, even when the dynamics are more intense.
The Chrometta 10 belongs to one of Hohner's most enduring families, which over generations has introduced constructive improvements without altering the essence of the instrument. The C tuning facilitates learning, reading sheet music and accompanying varied repertoires, making it particularly attractive for those who wish to develop a repertoire without tonal limitations. The robust construction and compact design, at only 14 cm in length, create a portable instrument ready to accompany rehearsals, lessons, recordings or small performances.
Hohner's history spans almost two centuries of innovation and specialization. Founded in 1857, it has established itself as a world reference in the construction of harmonicas, cultivating a reputation built on German precision, consistency and dedication to sound quality. Each model carries this heritage, and the Chrometta 10 is no exception: it presents itself as an accessible, reliable chromatic harmonica with features that satisfy both beginners and those who already master the instrument.
If you are looking for a chromatic harmonica that offers ease of playing, balanced sound and solid construction without compromising your budget, the Hohner Chrometta 10 253 40 is an obvious choice. An instrument designed to grow with you, ready to explore melodies with charm, fluidity and personality.
Specifications:
- Reed plates: brass, 1.05 mm
- Reed plate cover: brass
- Reeds: 40, brass
- Comb: ABS, black
- Comb Finish: Glossy
- Nozzle surface: ABS, glossy
- Cover plates: stainless steel
- Slide construction: zigzag
- Tonality: C
- Type: chromatic
- Tuning: solo tuning
- Number of holes: 10
- Tonal range: 2.5 octaves, C3 - Db6
- Length: 14cm / 5.5"