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

Comments

[Joost]

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

[Chris Wagner]

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.

[Squeezyboy]

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.

[Henk Hoogeveen]

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

[gabi]

habe eine hohner multimonica typ 1. es ist ein dachbodenfund und in einem orginalen holzkasten. der optische zustand ist nicht sehr gut.

gruß gabriele

[mike]

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

[mike]

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 [email protected]

[Pj Peeters]

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. [email protected]

[Mitch]

I am looking to buy a Hohner Multimonica. If you have one for sale or know of any that might be for sale, please contact me at Screenery[AT]gmail[DOT]com.

Thanks,
Mitch

[Lars Westin]

Hello!

Precisionsound a Swedish sample producing company likes to get in touch with an owner of the Multimodica II or I for a sampling project.
If you have a fully working item and equipment to record it properly please get in touch. Check our site here:
www.precisionsound.net
From our site on the contact page you can send us an email if you like to know more and are seriously interested in collaboration.

Lars

[Jennifer Sill]

I have a Hohner Multimonica type 1 with it's original hard case. It works great. My great grandfather hand carried it back from germany. I would like to sell it if there is anyone interested. My email is [email protected]. Thank you. I do have pictures if you would like to see.

[Phil]

Dear Sir,

I have a Multimonica II (after Second World War) to sell, in working order, but not serviced since 1949, so it needs service on electrical contacts, electronic amplifiers...to work as new.
Location Rhine valley, Alsace, France.
Please make offer between 500 and 800 euros.
There is no carrying case. A little vertical black part of 5 cms around the right upper front knobs, is missing, i think easy to replace.

Thank you for your interest

Sunny regards from France

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A little vertical black part of 5 cms around the right upper front knobs, is missing, i think easy to replace.