Hohner Christophe Maé Signature Pink C/Do - 10 holes

A Signature Edition Blending Blues Heritage with a Commitment to Solidarity

With this signature harmonica, C Maé pays tribute to the great voices of the blues that have shaped his musical imagination, including Sonny Boy Williamson and Junior Wells. For him, the harmonica is much more than a simple instrument: it extends the musician’s breath, intention and sensitivity. This collaboration with Hohner therefore naturally stems from a passion for the raw, vibrant and deeply human sound of the blues.

Hohner is one of the most iconic manufacturers in the world of harmonicas. Made in Germany, this special edition captures the spirit of one of the brand’s iconic models while featuring a distinctive pink finish dedicated to the Octobre Rose campaign. The project supports the ARC Foundation for cancer research, with one euro donated for every harmonica sold as part of this initiative.

An Expressive Harmonica for Learning, Accompanying and Improvising

This Hohner harmonica is equally suited to beginners wishing to discover the feel of playing with breath and more experienced musicians looking to add a pocket-sized instrument to their sonic palette. Its diatonic format offers a direct and intuitive playing experience, particularly well suited to learning melodies, rhythms and the first playing effects.

It will naturally find its place in blues, folk, country, rock, French pop or acoustic accompaniment. The harmonica can be used to play simple melodic phrases, enrich a chord progression or develop a more vocal style through bending, techniques that involve altering the pitch of notes by controlling the breath and the mouth.

A Distinctive Pink Look for Vibrant Playing

The pink plastic comb gives this harmonica an immediately recognisable personality. The comb is the central part, pierced with channels, through which the musician blows and draws ; it directs the air towards the reeds and contributes to overall playing comfort. The plastic provides a consistent feel in the hands and withstands changes related to moisture from the breath.

Like any diatonic harmonica, this model relies on the interaction between the breath, the reeds and the natural resonance of the mouth. The musician can therefore vary their attack, work on vibrato effects or seek more expressive inflections. This organic approach makes the harmonica an especially personal instrument, capable of moving from a soft, singing phrase to a sharper sound depending on the intensity of the playing.

Diatonic or Chromatic

The diatonic harmonica is built around a main key and a major scale, making it particularly popular in blues, folk, country and rock. It also provides access to additional notes through bending. By contrast, the chromatic harmonica generally features a button that provides all the notes of the chromatic scale, a configuration often preferred for jazz or classical music. This Hohner C Maé signature model is a diatonic harmonica, ideal for emphasising breath expressiveness and the techniques characteristic of the blues.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To keep your harmonica in good condition, a protective case suitable for a diatonic harmonica is recommended to protect it from dust and impacts during transport. After use, leave it to air-dry before putting it away. A soft, dry cloth can also be used to gently clean the outer covers, without using harsh products.

Technical specifications

Tone	C	Color	Pink
Number of holes	10.0000

Harmonica type	diatonic	Made in	Germany
Edition	C Maé signature, associated with the Pink October campaign	Included coupon	one month of free lessons
Comb	pink plastic