TREMOLO & OCTAVE
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Folk musicians often use blues harmonicas to great effect, but for the playing of traditional Scottish and Irish music, the tremolo harmonica is the choice of many players. While similar in appearance to the regular blues harp, each hole has two blow and two draw reeds. Each pair of reeds is tuned to a particular note in the diatonic scale; however, one is tuned slightly sharp of its fellow. This creates the tremolo effect, and a tone that is particularly suited to jigs, reels, polkas and other traditional dance tunes.

Octave-tuned harmonicas are laid out in a similar fashion to the tremolo models, but the pairs of reeds are are tuned an octave apart, resulting in a full and strong tone.

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TREMOLO HARMONICAS


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Echo Celeste
The Celeste is the latest in the range of Hohner tremolos, it has twenty four double reeds mounted on a plastic comb, comes in a wide range of tuning options, and is tuned in complete octaves. The tone is full and bright, and the finely engraved cover plates add to the quality of this harmonica. A black, canvass style, carrying cover which zips up adds a special touch.
It is available in C, D flat, D, E flat, E, F, G, A flat, A, B flat and B.
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Echo Series

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The Echo Tremolo harmonica has a wooden comb and engraved covers. There are four models in the range; 28 reeds, 32 reeds, 40 reeds (illustrated), and 48 reeds. All of them are available in the keys of C or G.
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Double-sided Echo
The double-sided Echo comes in four sizes. The example illustrated to the right is the baby of the family with 64 reeds. The others have 80, 96, or 120 reeds. Most of the models are available in a variety of keys: C/G, Bb/F, and A/D. In addition, the 80-reed model is available in Eb/Bb. Please note that the 120-reed only comes in C/G.
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Folk Musicans. We have a limited amount of Echo 64, 80 and 96 in D/G. These are rare!

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Bravi Alpini Series
The Bravi Alpini series has been introduded into the U.K. due to popular demand. The two double sided models, the 2 x 40 and 2 x 48, are in the keys of C and G.
This special series has a pleasantly balanced tone and is very popular for lively folk melodies.
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Tremolo Sextet
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If the double-sided Echo does not offer you enough variety, you could consider the Tremolo Sextet which is, as its name implies, six tremolo harmonicas in different keys mounted on a central spindle. The keys supplied are C, G, Bb, F, A and D. Replacements in all these keys (and also E) are available singly should you wear out the one you use most.
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Golden Melody Tremolo
Unlike the models discussed above, the Golden Melody Tremolo has a plastic comb. As a result, it is extremely airtight. The anodised golden cover is an attractive finish. It is available in C, F or G.
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Echo Highlander

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The Highlander, by Hohner, is one the most exciting developments to date in harmonica tunings - the bagpipe tuning! This should be an instant hit with all players interested in bagpipe music.
The harmonica is based on a re-tuned, double sided, Echo 80 in A and D, where the A side is tuned to mixolydian with a flattenned seventh.
The cover plates, comb and box have all been re-designed for this unique harmonica. Enclosed is a leaflet of tunes suitable for a beginner.

Echo Soloist

Latest Addition!

With the Tremolo Soloist, Hohner have developed a new top-quality model which will delight players of folk songs, evergreens and pop. In contrast to traditional tremolo instruments, the “solo tuning” offers the complete major scale in both upper and lower octaves, which makes it possible to also play your favorite tunes in the lower register on both sides (C major and G major). The traditional high-quality maple wooden comb has been completely lacquered inside and out with a special dark blue varnish which ensures that it not only looks great, but also repels water and prevents warping. The box is fitted with a modern magnetic closure and features a lively and attractive motif. The “Tremolo Soloist” is rounded off by stainless steel covers to create a harmonious and decorative overall impression and offers new musical possibilities for lovers of folk music and evergreens.
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SUZUKI


The Winner Series

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The winner is a budget range of tremolo harmonicas in 16, 20 and 24 hole models, in the key of C. Good value and tone, an ideal entry level instrument.

Humming Tremolo
At last! A model which virtually covers every tuning permutation, not only having all the sharp keys in the Major scale, they are also duplicated in the Minor scale. The Humming Tremolo must have the greatest tuning range of any tremolo harmonica -- a musician's dream! Check out the 24 tunings
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The Two Timer

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The The Two Timer is a range of three tremolo harmonicas in forty two, forty six and forty eight reed versions. The laser cut reeds increase tuning accuracy, to produce a well balanced tone across the whole range. The reed plates are secured by screws onto a plastic comb, and the cover plates are polished stainless steel. A tough, velvet lined, plastic case compliments the Two Timer, which also includes a polishing cloth.
Available in the keys of A and C.
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Soprano Tremolo
This soprano tremolo is part of Suzuki's Ensemble series, which is designed to play a sub melody or rhythm part and has thirty seven holes, with a range of C1 to C4, with a diatonic scale on the lower row and a chromtic scale on the upper row, just like a keyboard. The comb is wood and the reedplates are brass with phosphor bronze reeds for durability. The rich soprano tone of this harmonica will enhance the harmony and rhythm section of a group. Built to Suzuki's usual high standard, with distinctive black enamelled cover plates and is contained in an attractive wooden, velvet lined, leather covered case.
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Alto Tremolo
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This alto tremolo is one octave lower than the soprano model, it also has thirty seven holes, with a range of C to C3.The comb is wood and the reedplates are brass with phosphor bronze reeds for durability. The rich, vibrant low tone of this harmonica, especially when played with a bass harmonica, will enhance any ensemble. Manufactured to Suzuki's exacting standards, with laser tuned reeds and with distinctive black enamelled cover plates, make this a great playing and looking instrument. The Alto is contained in an attractive wooden, velvet lined, leather covered case.

Baritone Tremolo
The Baritone has twenty one holes, is an octave lower than a standard tuned tremolo and covers a range of C to C3, giving a rich, deep, mellow tone. There is a choice of two models, one in the key of C and the other in C sharp. The reedplates are screwed to a distinctive red plastic body, which is topped with flush fitting black enamelled cover plates. The Baritone comes in a moulded plastic, soft lined case.
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Tremolo Chromatic SCT-128
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Is it a tremolo or is it a chromatic? It's both! This must be the only model in production, and Suzuki have created this revolutionary harmonica so the full tremolo sound can be enjoyed across four full octaves of the chromatic scale. Most musical keys should be accessible with the aid of the slide, just like a chromatic harmonica.
Special features of this unique harmonica are: sixteen holes giving four full octaves, 128 phosphor bronze reeds, a plastic resin body, highly polished chrome cover plates and a gold plated mouthpiece and slide button.
Even the design of this harmonica is unique and is contained in a high quality, tooled leather holster.

TOMBO


Tombo Band Deluxe
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The Tombo Band Deluxe is one of the finest Japanese tremolo harmonicas. The construction is excellent, with the reed plates secured onto a wooden comb, producing a rich and full tone. It is expensive, but tremolo harps do tend to outlast the tortured blues harp by a quite significant margin.
Available in all the Major keys.

Tombo Band 24
The longer length Band 24 has double air channels containing 48 reeds set in a plastic comb, adding extra range to this bright sounding tremolo model. The cover plates are polished stainless steel, and it is available in four different keys.
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Tombo Band 21
More Keys Available!
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The Tombo Band 21 has 42 reeds set on plates recessed into a plastic body, and the cover plates are of highly polished stainless steel. The Band 21 comes in a tough plastic case, and it is available in fourteen different keys including C and A minor.

OCTAVE HARMONICAS



Comet

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The Comet harmonicas have a synthetic body similar to the Golden Melody, but with a curved mouthpiece. The covers are finished in anodised gold, and both sizes (either 32 or 40 reeds) come in the keys of C, F or G. .
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Comet Double
As with the Echo double-sided tremolo, this model is two harmonicas back to back. The specifications are as for the single-sided Comet, and it is available in the keys of C/G and C/F.
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Echo Octave

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These octave-tuned harmonicas are distinguished from the Echo Tremolo models by their curved shape. They have a wooden comb and come in four sizes; 28, 32, 40 and 48 reeds, as illustrated. The 28 and 32 models are available in the keys of C or G, and the 40 and 48 reed models in C only. However, the G in the 40 and 48 version is available as the Lieblinge brand .
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Concerto Solo
Seydel have produced this unique range of octave harmonicas. These ten hole harmonicas feature forty reeds, each pair an octave apart, giving a full rich harmonium like sound.
Another first for Seydel is the variety of tunings, from C to B.
These harmonicas have a tough solid feel, having recessed brass reed plates set into a wedged shaped plastic comb, and capped with polished stainless cover plates.
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Concerto Duo

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If you play in two keys, this pair of harmonicas is the answer. The Duo is a pair of Concerto octave harmonicas linked together. It is available as standard in the keys of C and G, but other key combinations are available on request.
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Concerto Star 4
If you play in multi keys, the Concerto Star 4 octave is getting close to the ideal. Four harmonicas are braised together to form a versatile instrument, with a centre spindle for fast selection of the keys; C, G, D and F.
The Star 4 comes in a vinyl zipped cover.
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Concert Star 6
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If four keys aren't enough, you will be in your element with the Star 6, and why should tremolo players have all the fun. This is the ultimate octave harmonica, and features six harmonicas in the keys of C, G, F, D, A and B, which should cover most tunes at that folk gig.
Constructed to Seydel's usual high standard and attention to detail.
The Star 6 comes in a vinyl zipped cover.


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