Hohner CX12 Harmonica in the Key of G

Brass reed plates at 1.05 mm thickness drive the powerful, distinctive tone of this chromatic harmonica, designed to disassemble without tools for quick maintenance between gigs or sessions. Hohner introduced the CX12 in 1992 and won the German Industry Design Award shortly after – a first for a modern harmonica. The comb and reed plate assembly slots directly into the housing, eliminating screws and making cleaning or reed adjustment a matter of minutes rather than hours.

The plastic cover and mouthpiece unit forms a single airtight component that delivers fast response across all 12 holes, tuned to the key of G. A resilient plastic comb maintains consistent performance in humid or dry climates where wooden combs would swell or crack. The brass reed plates carry a brass surface finish that contributes to the bright, projecting sound that suits contemporary styles including rock, pop and jazz. This chromatic design gives players access to all notes in the chromatic scale via the slide mechanism, expanding harmonic possibilities beyond diatonic models.

Features

• Brass reed plates with 1.05 mm thickness and brass surface finish
• Tool-less disassembly with comb slotting directly into outer housing
• Plastic cover and mouthpiece unit in single airtight construction
• Resilient plastic comb for stable tuning in all climate conditions
• 12-hole chromatic layout tuned to key of G
• Slide mechanism provides access to full chromatic scale
• German Industry Design Award winner from 1992 introduction
• Fast response and distinctive tone for rock, pop and jazz styles