Not many artists could handle the chromatic harmonica as incredibly well as Jean-Baptiste Fréderic Isidor, Baron Thielemans, better known as Toots Thielemans. He was the most iconic Jazz harmonica player of the 20th century and played with artists like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jaco Pastorius. He served as a great influence to many others, including John Lennon.
To honor this Jazz legend with only one instrument would have not done him justice, which is why we teamed up with him and designed two instruments to his specifications. The Toots Mellow Tone is the first of the two, with short slot reeds and thin reed plates for a rich, warm sound perfect for ballads.
About Hohner Toots Mellow Tone Harmonica
Wooden comb
The wooden comb ensures a warm, rich sound and is lacquered to eliminate swelling
Special cover plates
The cover plates are embossed with Toots' signature and a serial number
Chrome-plated mouthpiece
Outstanding sliding properties thanks to the chrome plating
Coated reed plates
The coating allows for a better articulation and fast and precise response of single notes
Wooden comb
The wooden comb ensures a warm, rich sound and is lacquered to eliminate swelling
Special cover plates
The cover plates are embossed with Toots' signature and a serial number
Chrome-plated mouthpiece
Outstanding sliding properties thanks to the chrome plating
Coated reed plates
The coating allows for a better articulation and fast and precise response of single notes
Specifications Hohner Toots Mellow Tone Harmonica
Specifications
info_outline Material e espessura das lâminas (placas) do instrumento.
Reed Plates (material, thickness)
brass, 1.05 mm
Reed Plates (surface)
Nickel
Reeds (number, material)
48, brass
Comb (material, color)
pearwood, brown
Comb (finish)
Double lacquered
Mouthpiece (surface)
Chrome
Cover Plates
Stainless Steel
info_outline Tipo de construção do slide.
Slide Construction
Straight
info_outline Indica o número e/ou tipo de chaves existente(s) no intrumento.
Keys
C
Type
Chromatic
info_outline Indentifica a afinação ou grupo harmónico do artigo.
Tuning
solo
Number of Holes
12
Tonal Range
3 octaves, C4 – D7
info_outline Indica o comprimento do artigo. Normalmente medido em cm ou mm. Por vezes também em polegadas.