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title: "CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica"
brand: "hohner"
price: "104.97 OMR"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 12-hole chromatic range tool-free quick disassembly airtight slide mechanism CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica

**Brand:** hohner
**Price:** 104.97 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock your sonic edge with the CX12 — where innovation meets pure musical freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica by hohner
- **How much does it cost?** 104.97 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hohner enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hohner brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Rich Tonal Depth:** 48 brass reeds deliver bold, warm sound with expressive bass and treble
- • **Innovative Design:** One-piece mouthpiece and cover for uninterrupted resonance and quick response
- • **Ergonomic Elegance:** Sporty, modern black ABS housing fits comfortably for extended play
- • **Effortless Precision:** Smooth, airtight slide action for rapid, accurate note shifts
- • **Customizable Craftsmanship:** Tool-free disassembly enables fine tuning and easy maintenance in seconds

## Overview

The Hohner CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica revolutionizes chromatic play with its award-winning, airtight slide and one-piece mouthpiece design. Featuring 12 holes and 48 brass reeds housed in a sleek black ABS body, it offers quick tool-free disassembly for tuning and cleaning. Praised for its rich, warm tone and ergonomic comfort, the CX12 is a top choice for discerning musicians seeking precision and versatility across genres.

## Description

Buy Hohner CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Brilliant harmonica. Easy to play, great sound! - I've been playing chromatic harmonica for a while now, mostly classical music and violin pieces, and I decided to try the CX12 out of curiosity – and I'm honestly blown away. Right out of the box, it looks like no other chromatic. The design is super modern and ergonomic – it feels great in the hands and even better when playing. The mouthpiece is smooth and very comfortable, making clean articulation much easier, especially when shifting between fast passages. Sound-wise, it’s bold, warm, and a bit louder than I expected (in a good way). Notes respond quickly with very little effort, and the air-tightness is excellent. The slide action is buttery smooth. It almost plays itself. Cleaning is also a breeze – literally just a couple of clips to pop the cover off, which is a huge plus if, like me, you like to keep your instruments in clean condition. Some people say it’s better for jazz or modern music, but I find it works beautifully for classical as well. The tone is expressive and precise, and the lower register is surprisingly rich. Definitely recommended! It’s become one of my favourites.
Review: An excellent harmonica! - This Hohner CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica is a wonderful instrument. It features a unique original design that makes it a real beauty to play! Even though some of the parts are made out of plastic - heavy duty that is - it is very well put together. The "button" works well - its spring mechanism allows for rapid, accurate use. The tone is great, very resonant with plenty of bass or treble whenever required. It also "feels" comfortable, fitting neatly into one's own hands, basically just right. I previously owned a Hohner Super Chromonica Chromatic Harmonica in the key of C, and my opinion is that the CX12 is well and truly a superior instrument, despite both of them being very similar in price. I would just like to add that the harmonica featured in the video is a Hohner Marine Band in the key of G.

## Features

- The cx-12 represents the greatest single innovation in commercial chromonica manufacture since hohner‘s introduction of the first chromatic harmonica in 1912.the concept was the brainchild of gerhard knoppek, a hohner r&d staff member who in 1991 was given the task of thinking up a radically new chromatic instrument. knoppek‘s construction was brilliantly simple - the comb and reed plate assembly is mounted in a one piece mouthpiece / housing unit and held in place by a powerful metal spring at the back. the slide can be removed instantly, but is exceptionally airtight. disassembly and reassembly of these components takes only seconds and requires no tools.the cx-12 was presented on the frankfurt music trade fair in 1992 and went on to win a major german industrial design prize. it is the preferred axe of chromatic luminaries such as bill barrett from hazmat modine or la studio crack tollak ollestad and is regarded by many as the most airtight and user-friendly chromatic on the market.
- Cx-12for the discerning player who enjoys the details of fine instrumentation, this sporty chromatic can be easily disassembled for fine tuning and customization. a unique, aerodynamic design incorporates both the mouthpiece and cover plates into one unit, enabling a more thorough and uninterrupted resonance and a quick response that up until now was only dreamed of in the chromatic harmonica world. black housing. available in nine of the most popular keys as well as a low octave c major.
- Specificationsitem name cx-12 black type chromatic key c,d,g,a tuning - chromatic number of holes - 12 reeds - 48 brass cover surface - abs reed plates 1,05 mm brass reed plate surface - brass mouthpiece surface - abs slide construction zigzag comb abs, black length 16,8 cm
- Comes complete with black plastic hardcase.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002F4TN2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,204 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 216 in Harmonicas (Musical Instruments & DJ) |
| Body Material | Plastic Brass |
| Colour | black / black |
| Country Produced In | germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (205) |
| Date First Available | 30 Oct. 2006 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Instrument Key | C Major |
| Item Weight | 190 g |
| Item model number | 7545-C |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 7.62 x 3.81 cm; 190 g |
| Scale Length | inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hohner
- **Colour:** black / black
- **Instrument key:** C Major
- **Material:** Metal
- **Style:** Key

## Images

![CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ss78wYgtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Just got this and the slide is stuck. Is there some trick to 'unstick' it or is it just broken?**
A: Well I gig with mine regularly, and sometimes the body seems to 'flex' and then the slider goes stiff.  The rear panel slides sideways and 'unclicks' and then the inner assembly comes out completely.  I lubricate mine with a tiny amount of olive oil and that does the trick.  I will say though - it is CRUCIAL that everything is lined up correctly when you push the innards back together.  It usually takes me four or five goes before it is correct!! (otherwise bending the notes proves impossible).  Good luck.  BTW I LOVE this thing - it sounds brilliant amplified through a delay pedal and a PA system.

**Q: Is this harp solo tuned or Richter?**
A: It's a solo tuned harp with a good distinctive sound

**Q: Who is actually supplying this harmonica - is it Hohner?**
A: the supplier is Hohner , made in Germany,  its a fantastic instrument ,which can be taken to pieces easily to clean , it takes a little getting used to ,  if you wanted it for 'busking' the alterative for me would be the Hohner Chromonica 270 which can be played louder  , good luck  , Billy.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant harmonica. Easy to play, great sound!
*by J***O on 29 June 2025*

I've been playing chromatic harmonica for a while now, mostly classical music and violin pieces, and I decided to try the CX12 out of curiosity – and I'm honestly blown away. Right out of the box, it looks like no other chromatic. The design is super modern and ergonomic – it feels great in the hands and even better when playing. The mouthpiece is smooth and very comfortable, making clean articulation much easier, especially when shifting between fast passages. Sound-wise, it’s bold, warm, and a bit louder than I expected (in a good way). Notes respond quickly with very little effort, and the air-tightness is excellent. The slide action is buttery smooth. It almost plays itself. Cleaning is also a breeze – literally just a couple of clips to pop the cover off, which is a huge plus if, like me, you like to keep your instruments in clean condition. Some people say it’s better for jazz or modern music, but I find it works beautifully for classical as well. The tone is expressive and precise, and the lower register is surprisingly rich. Definitely recommended! It’s become one of my favourites.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent harmonica!
*by C***. on 7 February 2020*

This Hohner CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica is a wonderful instrument. It features a unique original design that makes it a real beauty to play! Even though some of the parts are made out of plastic - heavy duty that is - it is very well put together. The "button" works well - its spring mechanism allows for rapid, accurate use. The tone is great, very resonant with plenty of bass or treble whenever required. It also "feels" comfortable, fitting neatly into one's own hands, basically just right. I previously owned a Hohner Super Chromonica Chromatic Harmonica in the key of C, and my opinion is that the CX12 is well and truly a superior instrument, despite both of them being very similar in price. I would just like to add that the harmonica featured in the video is a Hohner Marine Band in the key of G.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good instrument
*by A***L on 24 May 2014*

I tend to use CX12's as I love the sound, although I've generally found that they are less durable than the typical metal body Chromatics which seem to go on forever. This item arrived in good time, I was a bit dubious about buying a second hand harmonica and although it didn't appear to be used the body could have been cleaner but all in all it worked fine and I haven't contracted any diseases so I'm very happy with the purchase as it was considerably cheaper than a new CX12 and as I've had to buy these instruments rather too frequently over the years this was the main incentive in buying a second hand item.

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