Chromatic tremolo harmonica, C
Maker
Matthias Hohner, Inc.
Date1990 ca.
Place MadeTrossingen, Germany, Europe
ModelChromonica No. 280 / Musette 64
Serial No.None
SignedEmbossed on the front and back casings: THE / 64 CHROMONICA 4 CHROMATIC OCTAVES / PROFESSIONAL MODEL / M. HOHNER / GERMANY (last two sections are stamped)MarkingsStamped on the front casing: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Stamped on the front, right tab: CDescriptionChromatic tremolo harmonica in rectangular shape, made of two 64 Chromonicas assembled together and tremolo tuned. Chrome-plated cover plates. Wooden combs and double-chamber construction with 16 holes each. Single mouthpiece made of plastic with circular holes. Brass push slides of each harmonica are operated together. Brass reed plates. Total of 128 reeds (64 per harmonica). Custom-made wooden case.
This was custom-made by John Infande of Ocala, FL, patterned after an instrument made for Jerry Murad.Dimensions8 in ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineAlan G. Bates Collection, 2000
Object number08471
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