THE LEGEND LIVES ON
Whether it’s a melody from a long forgotten movie or a tune from childhood that you keep 
hearing in your head, we all have certain songs that are imbedded in our memory and take us 
back in time. With the Super Chromonica, we can recapture those moments. Almost unchanged 
since its inception, it’s still the original chromatic harmonica and the instrument of choice 
for generations of players who have left their mark in folk, pop and jazz.

Traditional cover plates
Tradition cover design and embossing

Wood comb
Double lacquered pearwood comb for rich sound and reduced swelling behavior

Comb design
The optimized comb design ensures superior response in the upper register

Reed plates (material, thickness)	brass, 1.05 mm
Reed plates (surface)			brass
Reeds (number, material)		48, brass
Comb (material, color)			pearwood, brown
Comb (finish)				double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface)			brass, nickel-plated
Cover plates				stainless steel
Slide construction			straight
Keys					F, E, Eb, D, C, B, Bb, A, G, LC
Type					chromatic
Tuning					solo tuning
Number of holes			12
Tonal range				3 octaves
Length					15.5 cm / 6.1"

The Old School Harmonica
The name conjures up the sound reverberating back from distant mountain walls, of green pastures, 
snowcapped peaks and sunny skies. The Echo 48 is the larger version of our classic single-sided 
HOHNER tremolo harmonica. Its sweet, gently pulsating sound is perfect for all styles of 
traditional folk music, pop and country. Enjoy a piece of musical history with this classic
harmonica and its uniquely uplifting sound.

Durable wooden comb
Attractive durable double lacquered maple comb

Traditional cover form and embossing
Traditional cover form and embossing ensure the right look and feel

Slightly detuned reed pairs
Slightly detuned reed pairs ensure the classic tremolo soun


TECHNICAL DETAILS
Reed plates (material, thickness): 	brass, 0.9 mm
Reed plates (surface): 			brass
Reeds (number, material): 		48, brass
Comb (material, color): 		maple, blonde
Comb (finish): 				double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface): 			maple
Cover plates: 				stainless steel
Keys: 					C
Type: 					tremolo
Tuning: 				Richter, two row
Number of holes: 			48
Tonal range: 				3.5 octaves
Length: 				19.3 cm / 7.6"