independent volume changes), 92 bass/chord buttons, keyboard percussion effect for the bass buttons and keyboard, a vibrato effect (with slow/fast options), and a separate power supply unit, which sits on the floor. The Electravox had 16', 8', 5 1/3', and 4' registers. The tuning for the Electravox could be changed to match another instrument, such as a piano or organ, but this required changing all 12 master tone generators with a special tool. Notable Hohner players A number of early blues harmonica players throughout the 20th century have been known for using Hohner Marine Band harmonicas because they were the most available at the time. However, as other harmonica companies began to expand and Hohner produced different types of harmonicas, harmonica players started to develop preferences. Carlos del Junco – The blues harmonica player is noted for playing a Golden Melody like his mentor Howard Levy. Howard Levy – The multigenre harmonica player is noted for playing several different brands but says the Golden Melody is his favorite. Jerry Portnoy – The blues harmonica player is primarily a Hohner Marine Band Crossover player since it came out and has given it much praise. He has played with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, as well as others. John Popper – The lead singer of the jam band Blues Traveler is noted for playing a Special 20. Brandon Santini - The blues, roots-rock harmonica player and vocalist is endorsed by Hohner and plays Hohner Special 20 and Hohner Rocket harmonicas. John Sebastian, Sr. – The late classical harmonica virtuoso was noted for playing a 64 Chromonica. He also worked on improvements to its lower register as a consultant for Hohner. John Sebastian – The folk, rock and blues harmonica player has primarily played both Hohner Meisterklasse and Marine Band harmonicas, sometimes with customizations. Neil Young – The rock, country and folk harmonica player is known to play a Hohner Marine Band in the key of G. Bobby Darin – The multi-faceted artist released the Blues album "Commitment" in 1969. Several of the album's songs (including "Me and Mr. Hohner") rely heavily on his use of harmonicas. References External links Official website NAMM Oral History Interview with Past President, Horst Mucha (2004) Musical instrument manufacturing companies of Germany Harmonica manufacturers Guitar manufacturing companies Companies based in Baden-Württemberg Mandolin makers