How do you clean the tube?

There's a spit valve on the body, I clean the tube like I clean plastic recorders (whistles). Run water through it and hang it to dry.

Is the 32B Instructor made in Germany or China? I understand that China-made ones sound more strident, Germany - mellow.

Your understanding is incorrect, I have an old 32 from Germany and this model from China. Same material and sound. Hope this helps!

As with any metallic reed instrument, yes. However, tuning them involves filing the reeds and it's pretty easy to mess up. If you get one that is not properly tuned it's defective and hohner will replace it. When checking the tuning of your instrument keep in mind that melodicas tend to be tuned slightly sharp, somewhere around A 444Hz. That's normal and shouldn't affect it's versatility.

How do you regulate the sound? Got it for my 83 year old dad, but it is way too loud for him.

Ear muffs or plugs. From all I can tell, there is no operator adjustment for the tonal quality of this basic instrument. You might try a music store professional, but I suspect the cost may be more than the instrument is worth. How about trying a harmonica; most Hohner's mouth organs don't have extra bright sounds and, so, may be appropriate for someone in that age category. Buy the book, "Harmonica For Complete Idiots," which has more information than anyone might care to know and is a perfect teaching tool for anyone with the slightest interest in making music and learning pleasurable techniques. It's an easy instrument to learn - just enclose with lips and blow - and might be great fun, and volume is easily controlled. Might be a good incentive to live to 93 and beyond. Good luck!

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🎵 Master the melody, own the moment.

ERGONOMIC COMFORT - Designed mouthpiece and keys ensure fatigue-free practice sessions and performances.
PORTABLE PROTECTED - Comes with a sleek, padded hard case for safe transport and stylish storage.
BEGINNER TO PRO READY - Ideal for all skill levels, from first notes to advanced melodies.
EXPANDED 32 KEY RANGE - Unlock your full musical potential with a broader octave span perfect for pop and rock.
LIGHTWEIGHT DURABLE - Weighing just 585g with a polished plastic body, it’s built for on-the-go creativity.

The Hohner 32B Instructor Melodica is a polished, lightweight instrument featuring 32 keys and a wide tonal range from F (small octave) to C (three-lined octave). Designed for both beginners and advanced players, it offers ergonomic comfort and comes with a mouthpiece extension hose and a padded hard case for easy portability and protection.

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S**J

Good mid price melodica.

Bought as a gift. Seems to be good quality and has been used a lot.

28.01.2018

J**R

Five Stars

It's so beautiful. It's like an angel with a terrible voice trying to sing to you.

31.01.2016

M**T

Five Stars

Excellent in all areas...!

10.01.2015

K**.

Four Stars

Well pleased

18.03.2017

R**U

Hohner made in China

I have nothing against Chinese manufactory, but one should know what to expect when buying cheap made products. The melodica has no fault, but the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. Definitely, you can find something better on this value. I am very disappointed with Hohner, to be honest...

10.02.2021

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Item weight	0.59 Kilograms
Body material	Plastic
Included components	Mouthpiece extension hose and padded zippered case
Finish type	Polished
Manufacturer	Hohner Inc, USA
UPC	190786385016
Global Trade Identification Number	00190786385016
Product Dimensions	50.8 x 19.05 x 7.62 cm; 585 g
Item model number	32B-
Original Release Date	2017
Material Type	Plastic
Instrument Key	C
Number of Keyboard Keys	32
Item Weight	585 g

Hohner 32B Instructor Melodica, Black

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