For 150 years and counting, Hohner's diatonic harmonicas set the industry standard through high quality construction, excellent response and unsurpassed tone. Often called Blues Harps, they remain a fixture as both melody and accompaniment instruments in blues. Rock, country and folk bands, as well as many other style of music and musical ensembles. Richter tuning and undivided air channels allow for bending and overblowing reeds, creating the signature wailing sound typical of the harmonica.