In the mid-19th century, in the small village of Trossingen, Germany, Mr.
Messner and later Matthias Hohner started to make what has become the world’s
smallest, most portable and most popular musical instrument.
Not only did the
harmonica create a new industry, it changed music history forever.
Blues
music started from the bending of notes called blue notes on you guessed it, the
harmonica.
International artists such as Little Walter, Stevie Wonder, Bob
Dylan, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, Steven Tyler, and others incorporated the
Hohner harmonica as part of their signature sound over the years.
Matthias
Hohner’s entrepreneurial vision established a path for success that has lasted
generations.
Through German engineering, innovative marketing methods with
emotional packaging and displays, Matthias Hohner was able to distinguish his
product and take his company global,
Ultimately various manufacturers were
purchased by Hohner and were incorporated into the company by the
1920s.
Hohner had become the world’s largest harmonica company.
Please
utilize this city guide to enhance your experience in Trossingen. You will
discover that the harmonica history permeates all the elements of the city and
we hope you will enjoy a fascinating tour through Trossingen on the tracks of
the founder Matthias Hohner.
