FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 15, 2009
CONTACT: Bill Green, Harmonica Sales Manager
Ph: (804) 591-3755; Fax: (804) 515-0347; bgreen@hohnerusa.com

GLEN ALLEN, VA – Hohner, Inc., a German based manufacturer of world famous musical instruments, has issued a limited edition Jubilee Melodica to celebrate the 50th birthday of the instrument it introduced to the world in the late 1950s.  The Melodica’s use of mouth-blown free reeds makes it an extremely expressive instrument for players of all musical genres. Originally a tool for music education, the Melodica quickly expanded to professional musicians. Notable Melodica players have included Paul McCartney, Joe Zawinul of Weather Report, Jack DeJohnette, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, The Hooters, Rick Davies of Supertramp, and Bernie Worrell of Parliament/Funkadelic.

In celebration of the Melodica’s 50th birthday, Hohner is extremely proud to announce a special Jubilee Melodica, which features a technically improved keyboard, 32 keys, an extra mouthpiece, and an exclusive carrying bag. The Jubilee Melodica is finished in candy apple red with black and red keys denoting its commemorative significance.  Retail price is $350.00.


Hohner has manufactured and distributed musical instruments since 1857 and is one of the world’s oldest musical instrument companies. Its U.S. brands include: Hohner Harmonicas, Accordions, Melodicas, Recorders, Fretted Instruments, Hohner Kids Musical Toys, Sonor Drums, Sonor Orff, Lanikai Ukuleles and Rockwood by Hohner. Hohner, Inc. is located in Glen Allen, Virginia. For Hohner’s U.S. dealer listings, please click here.