Hohner Multimonica
Check out this fabulous Hohner Multimonica !
It's a dual keyboard and the bottom half is a wind blown harmonium whilst the top half is an early synthesiser. They first came on the market in the 1940s, which in itself I find remarkable given that that would have either been during the 2nd world war or in the aftermath (Hohner is a German company).
It seems to have been invented by Harold Bode who also invented the Clavioline which I've previously featured, as well as a number of other instruments which no doubt I'll write about one day.
This particular one was for sale at Musurgia.com but it seems to be on hold for someone. Pity, because I would love one of these.
http://www.musurgia.com/products.asp?ProductID=1742&CartID=9119139152005
Hello
I have a Hohner Multimonica, but it's a type 1, not a type 2. It's still working, it only needs some contact-cleaning because I didn't use it for a while. I sell it or I will reuse the tube-circuit to make a guitar-amp.
Regards,
Joost
Posted by:Joost | September 24, 2005 at 02:37 PM
I have a Hohner Multimonica type 1 I would assume. I don't know much about it. Are these things worth anything? It is in great condition.
Posted by:Chris Wagner | May 07, 2006 at 04:33 PM
Yes Chris, I'm sure these are worth something - I've no idea what though.
Personally I've never heard one, but they look fabulous.
Posted by:Squeezyboy | May 18, 2006 at 10:32 PM
I have a original Multimonica in case, 1950 for sale,
It's in pefect cosmetic condition, The airpump does not work properly.
Henk
0031645226552 Bodegraven Netherlands
Posted by:Henk Hoogeveen | November 23, 2006 at 08:15 PM
habe eine hohner multimonica typ 1. es ist ein dachbodenfund und in einem orginalen holzkasten. der optische zustand ist nicht sehr gut.
gruß gabriele
Posted by:gabi | November 26, 2006 at 07:47 PM
I have a multimonica that I was given to fix 10 years ago and still havent gotten around to it . It is very much for sale , excellent in cosmetics with hard case. I can discuss details with you when you write. Thanks may 17th 2008
Posted by:mike | May 18, 2008 at 12:23 AM
I have a multimonica that I was given to fix 10 years ago and still havent gotten around to it . It is very much for sale , excellent in cosmetics with hard case. I can discuss details with you when you write. Thanks may 17th 2008 I will include email this time 6550@adelphia.net
Posted by:mike | May 18, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I would like to purchase a Hohner Multimonica for my vintage organ museum. If you have one available, for sale, please let me know. Thanks. Pj Peeters. p.j.peeters@gmail.com
Posted by:Pj Peeters | June 05, 2008 at 01:53 PM