Matth. Hohner AG

The engineers and constructors of our research and
development team work continually on the further
development of our instruments. Especially in the areas
of reed (harmonica, acordion, melodica) and percussion
instruments, the specialists at HOHnER and SOnOR
number among the leading experts worldwide. They
have a lengthy track record of developing numerous
groundbreaking innovations which have subsequently
become established industry standard, a process which
continues unabated today.
For many years, our engineers have used CAD systems
that allow them to simulate diverse features before
the first prototypes are even built. The flow of
information in tool making, prefabrication and
manufacture is also all digital, guaranteeing the highest
levels of precision and efficiency. This constitutes a
major advantage over numerous competitors in musical
instrument manu facture. R&D is supported by the inhouse
prototyping department and the acoustics lab.
Engineers and constructors
from HOHNER and SONOR
work on the development of
new instruments.
Artists and endorsees play a key role for our R&D department in the
improvement of existing instruments and the development of new ones.
Their opinions, wishes and suggestions flow into R&D work on an ongoing
basis. Musicians provided decisive inspiration for numerous innovations of
HOHNER and SONOR and are also the first to test new instruments.
Photos: HOHNER accordion specialists with Rob Hyman from
The Hooters and Flaco Jimenez
Our service departments in Trossingen,
Bad-Berleburg, Richmond, VA and
Semur-en-Auxois provide a vital
element of customer service as well
as supporting the high quality of our
instruments.
Here end users and retailers alike can
contact trained specialists and can also
access our extensive spare parts depots.
This ensures many years of pleasure
and satisfaction with instruments from
HOHnER and SOnOR.
The HOHNER service department also restores historical instruments, a service which is
especially popular with accordion aficionados.
SONOR service has an extensive depot of spare parts
for all current instruments.
The HOHNER Service Team is
present at many events every year
and is also internationally active
in training retailers and players in
the optimal maintenance of their
instruments.
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