Holding the Guinness World Record as the largest harmonica ever made, the Hohner Chord 48 spans two hinged instruments that together deliver 48 individual chords across major, minor, 7th, diminished and augmented voicings in 4-part octave arrangements. Each chord sits on its own individually mounted reed plate, a modular construction that allows players to configure the chordal layout exactly as needed and service individual sections without dismantling the entire instrument. The lower octave-tuned reeds are positioned on the inner rows, creating balanced microphoning opportunities and emphasising bass frequencies when recording or amplifying.
The plastic comb resists warping and swelling across all humidity and temperature conditions, maintaining consistent reed response whether performing outdoors in Brisbane summer or air-conditioned studios. Full screw assembly means every component is accessible for cleaning, adjustment or replacement without specialised tools. The included carrying case features a shoulder strap for transport between sessions, protecting the instrument's hinged construction during travel.
Features
- 48 chords total including major, minor, 7th, diminished and augmented voicings
- Individual reed plates for each chord enable custom layout configuration
- 4-part octave voicings across all chord types
- Inner-row lower octave reeds for balanced microphoning and bass emphasis
- Plastic comb construction resists climate-related expansion and warping
- Complete screw assembly for accessible maintenance and reed adjustments
- Two-section hinged design holds Guinness World Record for largest harmonica
- Carrying case with shoulder strap included for protected transport
