--- product_id: 280360990 title: "CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica" brand: "hohner" price: "€ 592.13" currency: EUR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/280360990-cx12-c-key-chromatic-harmonica store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 12-hole chromatic precision tool-free quick disassembly airtight metal spring seal CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica **Brand:** hohner **Price:** € 592.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Master the art of chromatic harmonica with precision and style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica by hohner - **How much does it cost?** € 592.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/280360990-cx12-c-key-chromatic-harmonica) ## Best For - hohner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hohner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Build Quality:** Durable ABS comb with 1.05 mm brass reed plates ensures rich tone and long-lasting performance. - • **Award-Winning Innovation:** Winner of a major German industrial design prize, trusted by chromatic harmonica pros worldwide. - • **Effortless Customization:** Disassemble and reassemble in seconds without tools—perfect for fine tuning on the fly. - • **Complete Professional Kit:** Includes sleek black hard case for secure transport and storage—carry your sound in style. - • **Revolutionary One-Piece Mouthpiece:** Aerodynamic design merges mouthpiece and cover plates for unmatched resonance and quick response. ## Overview The Hohner CX-12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica is a groundbreaking instrument featuring a patented one-piece mouthpiece and cover design for superior airtightness and resonance. With 12 holes and 48 brass reeds, it offers rich, precise tones favored by professional musicians. Tool-free quick disassembly allows easy customization and maintenance. Awarded for its innovative design, it comes in a sleek black finish with a protective hard case, making it the ultimate choice for discerning players seeking both performance and portability. ## Description CX12 C Key Chromatic Harmonica ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Item Weight | 190 g | | Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 7.62 x 3.81 cm; 190 g | | Item model number | 7545-C | | Color Name | Black | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Scale Length | inches | | Material Type | Metal | | Instrument Key | C Major | | Country Produced In | germany | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Black - **Brand:** Hohner - **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: where can one buy a used Cx12 chromonica?** A: We do not sell any used harmonicas. I would search the web for any deals. Thanks. **Q: Is it manufactured in Germany?** A: It says on the case it's made in Germany. It's also a great instrument. **Q: It come with case?** A: The CX-12 comes with Hohner's standard hard case which protects it very well. Great chromatic! **Q: What is low c? is this the same as a regular key of c chromatic** A: This is an 'industry standard' three octave chromatic harmonica. I have several 3- and 4-octave chromatics, from at least three brands, and the Hohner CX-12 is one of my regular go-to's. Easy to play, great tone (for my ears anyway!), easy to bend, easy to disassemble and clean. I actually keep one in my car to play along with the radio from time to time! All in all, a very good buy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hohner 7545 CX-12 Chromatic Harmonic, Key of C, Silver (7545-C) - Harmonica 12 in 1 Repair Tool Kit by Harmo - 4 1/2 X 7/8 X 5/8 Inch Pocket Tool Set for Harmonica Service & Maintenance, Suited for All Brands - Hohner, Suzuki, Lee Oskar, Seydel - Designed in the USA - Hohner CX-12 Jazz Chromatic Harmonica, Key of C --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/280360990-cx12-c-key-chromatic-harmonica](https://www.desertcart.be/products/280360990-cx12-c-key-chromatic-harmonica) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*