Harmonicas from the Heart of Galway: Discovering the Distinctive Models of Hohner’s Loughrea Factory

Hohner Harmonica Models Produced in Loughrea Photographic evidence confirms several distinctive harmonica models were manufactured at the Loughrea facility, offering valuable insights into the factory’s range, branding, and export strategy: Lancer Harmonica – A diatonic…

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Refurbished Harmonicas: A Quality Money Saving Ecofriendly Harmonica Option

Refurbished Harmonicas: A Quality Money Saving Ecofriendly Harmonica Option When it comes to musical instruments, harmonicas hold a special place in the hearts of musicians around the world. Small, portable, and capable of producing an…

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The Art of Tongue Blocking: Essential Techniques for Harmonica Players

Experimental studies by Drs. Henry T. Bahnson and James F. Antaki, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery. Mission: to see inside stuff inside the mouth when you play the harmonica. ca 1992

Photo credit: Experimental studies by Drs. Henry T. Bahnson and James F. Antaki, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery. Conducted around 1992, their mission was to explore what happens inside the mouth while playing the…

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Are Harmonica Influencers Spreading Misinformation?

A Critical Look at Early YouTube Adopters and Influencers by  Cathal Johnson  BA in Applied Music,  Certified Hohner Technician  and  Founder of Harmonicas Ireland Introduction The harmonica world may seem small compared to mainstream music…

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How to Clean Your Harmonicas

Cleaning Harmonicas By Cathal Johnson, Harmonicas Ireland How to Clean Chromatic, Tremolo and Diatonic Harmonicas To properly clean or sanitize a chromatic harmonica—especially one assembled with nails, like Hohner’s 260 and 270 chromatics, the Marine…

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Why you should avoid soaking your harmonicas

Why You Should Avoid Soaking Your Harmonicas As a harmonica player, you’re bound to come across various tips and tricks from other musicians on how to care for your instrument. One common suggestion that persists…

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