Detail 01
48 reeds
Four reeds per hole across twelve holes. The slide swaps between two full sets, giving all twelve notes.
Product detailSKU #1274115055763
HohnerCX-12 Tenor Harmonica Key of C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A tenor-pitched chromatic harmonica with a sealed plastic body, priced at the serious-hobbyist level. For players moving past diatonic harps.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing melodies in any key without switching instruments
- Jazz, pop and standards where accidentals appear constantly
- Players wanting a lower, darker register than a standard chromatic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Blues players after wailing cross-harp bends and overblows
- Beginners still learning single-note breathing on a diatonic
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tenor pitch, key of C
Sits an octave below a standard C chromatic. Darker and rounder; cuts less in a loud mix.
Detail 03
Brass reed plates, 1.05mm and 1.2mm
Thicker plates seal tighter and stiffen response slightly. Brass is the standard tradeoff of tone versus reed lifespan.
Detail 04
Plastic comb
Will not swell or absorb moisture like wood. Consistent airtightness across humidity changes and long sessions.
Detail 05
Approx. 16.8 cm long
Long enough that hand cupping is a two-hand job and neck holders generally will not fit it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Slide mechanism needs occasional cleaning; sticky slides come from sugar and residue
- 02No neck holder compatibility at this length — plan on hand-held playing
- 03Rinse mouth before playing; chromatic slides clog faster than diatonic harps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play blues on a chromatic?
Yes, but differently. Chromatic reeds bend far less than diatonic ones, so you get chromatic runs and third-position lines rather than deep expressive bends.
02What does tenor mean here?
It is pitched an octave below a standard chromatic in the same key. Same fingering and slide work, lower and thicker sound.
03Do I need to learn a new technique?
The slide button is the main new skill. Single-note breath control transfers directly from diatonic playing, but the note layout is different.
04How do I clean it?
Wipe the mouthpiece after each session and tap out moisture. The plastic comb tolerates cleaning far better than a wood-comb harp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Length in Cm
- approx. 16.8
3 detailsOther
- Reeds
- 48
- Reedplates
- Brass; 1.05 mm (black) 1.2 mm (gold)
- Comb
- Plastic
