Hohner Discovery 48

The Beginner's Professional Chromatic
The first HOHNER chromatic harmonica was released in the early years of the 20th century. 
So in the early 21st century, we decided to commemorate the centenary of this historic 
occasion by unveiling our Discovery 48. While remaining true to the character of the 
original, its ergonomic design incorporates all the advantages of a 21st century instrument. 
The warm, mellow sound captivates listener and player alike and invokes the true essence
of what the chromatic is all about. Recommended by leading players, the Discovery 48 is 
the perfect instrument for beginners and ambitious hobbyists alike, offering many of
the advantages of more expensive models at a bargain price.

Ergonomic cover design
The ergonomic full-length cover plate design ensures comfortable handling

Special mouthpiece
Seamless transition from mouthpiece to covers and rounded channel openings for 
enhanced playing comfort

Plastic comb
Resilient plastic comb ensures reliable performance under all climate conditions
    
Screw together assembly
The two part slide package and screw together assembly ensure easy maintenance 
and conversion of slide for left hand use
    
Fully compatible
Covers and mouthpiece / slide package of Super Chromonica and 270 Deluxe are 
fully compatible

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 1.2 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		48, brass
Comb (material, color): 		ABS, black
Comb (finish): 				ABS, matt
Mouthpiece (surface): 			ABS
Cover plates: 				stainless steel
Slide construction: 			straight
Keys: 					C
Type: 					chromatic
Tuning: 				solo tuning
Number of holes: 			12
Tonal range: 				3 octaves, C4 – D7
Length: 				14.3 cm / 5.6" 
               
               

EVERYBODY'S DARLING
Its warm, rich sound bears the promise of comfort and familiarity, conjuring up images 
of green pastures, cool streams and snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. The larger 
of our two Unsere Lieblinge models, the 48 offers additional notes in both upper and lower
registers. The name is German for “our favorites”, and the Unsere Liebling 48 is another 
favorite for Alpine folk music, while equally suitable for pop and evergreens. A true classic
which you can take with you anywhere.

Durable wooden comb
Attractive durable double lacquered maple comb minimizes swelling

Elegant covers, attached with screws
Covers mounted with screws for ease of maintenance

Distinctive curved form
The curved form ensures comfortable handling

Reed plates (material, thickness): vbrass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 48, brass
Comb (material, color): maple, blonde
Comb (finish): lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): maple
Cover plates: stainless steel
Keys: C
Type: octave
Tuning:	Richter / Knittlinger octave
Number of holes: 48
Tonal range: 3.5 octaves
Length:	17.8 cm / 7"