Hohner

The Hohner GmbH & Co. KG is a musical instrument manufacturer in Trossingen. Founded in 1857 by Matthias Hohner ( 1833-1902 ), the company had its most successful period in the first half of the 20th century. Hohner is especially known for the production of tongue instruments such as harmonicas, but also accordion, recorders, guitars and invented by Hohner in 1957 Melodicas. In addition, the company introduced other musical instruments and 1968-1976 times also computer. In the 1960s and 1970s Hohner also produced electric organs, which began, for example, John Paul Jones ( Led Zeppelin).

History

The production of harmonicas in Trossingen started in 1832 with Christian Messner. 1857 also began the clockmaker Matthias Hohner in his house in the manufacture of harmonicas. By 1860, the harmonicas were made ​​entirely by hand, without any mechanical support. Each instrument has been manufactured from start to finish by one person alone. The continuous decline in demand in the music industry since 1986 led to a consistent Hohner niche marketing by the medium-sized company focused on its core business in harmonicas and accordions. This allowed Hohner the role of a global player in each micro market.

Hohner years in numbers

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