Hohner Trumpet Call Harmonica Review
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Hohner Trumpet Call Harmonica Review
This video is on a very weird and old Harmonica by Hohner called the Trumpet Call and I am going to show you all this weird and rare harmonica in this video. I will also show some of the other harmonicas my grandson owns to give you some comparisons. I hope you all like it.
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Making hand wahs with this particular harp is futile at best. One needs but one horn to mute/unmute to get effective wahs. Crazy to try to do it with multiple horns unless one has more than two arms, two hands.
What IS cool about the Trumpet Call harp is that one could put resonators in each of the bells/horns so as to produce reverb. Yes, REVERB! Very easy to rig, if you have a bit of imagination. The reverb boosts the sound of the harp, it amplifies the harp's sound. I think a lot of people have overlooked the obvious regarding horns attached to harps. There are several variations. NONE of those variously-horned harps have ever created reverb. And it's soooo simple to make a resonator to fit into each horn, inexpensive, too. The resonator[s] allow for sounds NOT to be confused with "echo". It is reverb, sustained at that. Simple, effective, hidden and LOUD.
That the Trumpet Call harps are already "echo" or "octave" harps makes their volume louder. They would be louder than a single row, 10 hole, 20 reed diatonic harmonica because there are twice as many reeds employed. It isn't the horns making the Trumpet Call louder than other harmonicas, it's because of the amount of reeds employed. Pretty simple. The horns are for looks, a marketing gimmick, nothing else. Amazing what people get suckered into believing. The past few years ought to tell us that.
Yes, your comment is all correct. I am not a harmonica player . Lol .. I can really I only play one song on it. I reviewed it because it was very cool and different from what's out. I agree that to make the "Wa-Wa" sound with your hand is hard to do, if not impossible with one hand, but again, I'm not a harmonica player.
Your ideas are actually very good ones and I don't think it would be that hard to do so I'm going to pin your comment in case any one else might want to t take on this task.
Thanks again for watching and for the comment
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I paid 150.00 when I saw it. not a remake, beautiful box and perfect condition. I am pleased with my purchase. I love pawn shops.
Me too. I love to stop and see what kind of deal I can find.
Great video and great youthful musician! Thanks!
Thank you for watching.. And for the comment. We still collect odd musical instruments, from time to time but are mostly into acoustic guitars. Acoustic guitars have always been my passion .
My friend just gave me one today and it is in excellent condition along with the box.
That's awesome. While I don't really play a harmonica, they are still cool to have
I could not attach a photo of an "original" trumpet call harmonica made in about 1907 but the box was cardboard and said The Trumpet Call and under that said: Most Powerful Organ-like Tone and bottom line said Made by M.HOHNER Germany. The re-issued novelty trumpet call came in the wooden box. I have one as well.
Well then maybe it's is a reissu but it was reissued but the same firm, Hohner. But from everything I found in my research, ours was a later model and it did come in a wooden case. And yes I am aware of the knock-offs. But this still made by Hohner and it's not junk. I've seen the look alikes out and they are indeed cheap knock offs.
Thank you for your comment
I currently own a trumpet call in perfect condition. It was in a collection from an estate sale. Was told by grandaughter that it was purchased,played once and placed in the collection.Harmonica and box in mint condition.
That's awesome. I knew there were more out there. It's the craziest harmonica I've seen yet
I just goy one at a pawn shop. it is in perfect condition, what a treat.
Boy, I'll say. We still love ours and will never get rid of it.
We are selling one now. With its original CARDBOARD box. The box has a label saying "best at San Francisco...1915"
Sweet. I hope you get what your asking for it. They are cool music history.
@@HayesTech Thanks. It's for an estate. :)
Good day bought one today at a carboot sale for £32
There awesome. You'll have to make a video and upload it so we can all hear it. I'm not a harmonica person...lol.. And only play one song on them.
Truly amazing
Yes it is. Definitely a one-of-a-kind. Thank you so much for commenting and watching the video.
Great video! I loved the harmonica demonstrations: I would love to hear what it would sound like if you bent on it
I am not a harmonica player...lol.. And that tune that I played, as a demo, is the only thing I know on a harmonica. I wish I could do a bend or slide on one. Some day. Thank you so much for watching and for the comment. I really do appreciate it.
Thank you for this!! I saw one last year in NYC at the Met Museum and have wanted to know how it sounds!
Something I’ve also been wondering is if it’s louder than a normal harmonica?
Thanks again!
Yes, it's way louder than a normal harmonica. It has a unique sound. I love it because it's different. And they are very hard to find in this nice condition too. Thank you very much for responding and for watching, I do appreciate it.
@@HayesTech MAKE RESONATORS TO SLIP INSIDE ALL OR MOST OF THE HORNS FOR REAL VOLUME INCREASE. These harps are not really any louder than a standard harp without horns, until you add resonators to the horns. I play many types of harmonicas, this is just a showpiece, no real benefit to its design, soundwise. You may think you hear it better, and you may, but the sounds are nothing special. A real harmonica player can make any harmonica sing loud or soft. Loud is not synonymous with talent.
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I didn't say loud was synonymous with talent. Heck, I cant even play the harmonica. And yes you are correct about it seeming to be louder because it is directed towards you more, but perspective is a large part of sound. I never said that I was a harmonica player or even an expert but rather just wanted to show it to those who never saw one. I am a guitar player and nothing more.
Thanks for the comment.
How can you determine a real 1907-1930 trumpet caller from a 2012 remake ?
That I'm not sure of. But the one I showed in this video was my grandson's other great grandfather, on his father's side of the family. When he passed away it was given to Noah, my grandson.
His great grandfather had it most of his life so I can't say for sure when it was made but I know for sure it was way, way before 2012.
This is a remake the plastic comb and the logo are modern
From the research I did, it's original. Not trying to start an argument with you. Thank you for the information anyways, and thanks for watching and commenting. But this trumpet harmonica is original, and his great grandfather had it for many many years.
@@HayesTech super cool you have a real gem then can you send me some pictures of it i am a member of spah and know some harmonica historians who would love to see it. My email is me6751@gmail.com
Thats a reproduction. Hohner made a line of them maybe a decade or so ago.
Nm, it's # 220 on top of the box I was wondering if they also put that number on the harmonica
Yes, mine says 220 on top of the wooden box.
Any other info on this item ... i found one for sale near me for around 400$ but im finding very little info on this model
mine says 220 on the box too
I think 220 is the model number. I've been told that Hohner made these early on and then quit making them for a while. When they reintroduce them they came in a wooden case instead of the heavy cardboard cases the early one came in. I also know the earlier release are worth a little more. To me though, it is not about the money. It's a very interesting item and a piece of history that will never be sold by me. I got it out today and played it just because it's an interesting piece of musical history. And it still sounds great for is age.
i have one
That's awesome. From what I can find in information on them, they are not that common.
what number is yours?
I don't know.. I'll have to get it out and check. So as soon as I get home I'll check it out. Where would that number be?
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There is a gorgeous picture of a Trumpet Call on the cover of the Paul Butterfield's Better Days album. The picture shows an entirely different model, however, with 29 holes and no set of horns attached. Wood comb, metal cover plates.
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That's crazy. They are really cool though. And we still have ours. It's something that we will never get rid of.