Hohner Big Valley 48 C

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Hohner Big Valley 48 C Dec 31, 2023 8:51:52 GMT Rex likes this

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I bought a new Hohner Big Valley tremolo in C from an ebay seller in Germany, and my goodness, I'm having a hard time putting it down. The harmonica is in the Key of C, has a plastic comb with 48 holes so goes down quite low. Smooth and mellow sound very much like the wood Echo Harps and with a beautiful tremolo from top to bottom. The price was under $40 USD including shipping so a real bargain to boot. If the cost of a new Hohner Echo is scaring you off from the brand, the Big Valley is an excellent way to get the beautiful accordian-like tone of a Hohner at a reasonable cost. Highly recommended.

Keith Global Moderator Posts: 617	Hohner Big Valley 48 C Dec 31, 2023 10:28:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Keith on Dec 31, 2023 10:28:58 GMT Welcome to the forum, I like a tremolo too, but mainly play chromatics, for having all the notes.....I'm not very good at bending notes on diatonics.
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Sarge Administrator Posts: 1,708	Hohner Big Valley 48 C Dec 31, 2023 12:05:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarge on Dec 31, 2023 12:05:29 GMT I've never heard of the Hohner Big Valley. I wonder if it is a model that is available in the US?
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Hohner Big Valley 48 C Dec 31, 2023 15:21:36 GMT

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Dec 31, 2023 12:05:29 GMT Sarge said:

I've never heard of the Hohner Big Valley. I wonder if it is a model that is available in the US?

I think you might be right, none of the American or Canadian shops carry it. I found it in the Hohner catalog, saw a few videos by a German fellow and decided to search for it. I bought it on ebay from a German seller. A real pity that it's not being sold in North America.

Keith Global Moderator Posts: 617	Hohner Big Valley 48 C Jan 1, 2024 9:38:57 GMT dezzy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Keith on Jan 1, 2024 9:38:57 GMT It's available in the UK, so maybe European name - www.eaglemusicshop.com/hohner-big-valley-harmonica
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Hohner Big Valley 48 C Jan 13, 2024 15:27:33 GMT dezzy likes this

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Post by Sebastian on Jan 13, 2024 15:27:33 GMT

The Big Valley is a China made harmonica, if I am not completely mistaken. That's Hohner's try to offer something more affordable. (Because it is only available in a single key I have not been tempted to try one for myself.)

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Hohner Big Valley 48 C Jan 15, 2024 18:30:22 GMT Sebastian likes this

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Jan 13, 2024 15:27:33 GMT Sebastian said:

The Big Valley is a China made harmonica, if I am not completely mistaken. That's Hohner's try to offer something more affordable. (Because it is only available in a single key I have not been tempted to try one for myself.)

Yes, it is quite cheaply made... the Hohner branding on the back and the C on the front is already wearing off. But it does give that sweet, mellow Hohner tremolo sound that I prefer at a lower price than the Hohner Echos, which are my favorites by far.

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