Tombo Harmonicas

Tombo - Made in Japan

Tombo's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their harmonicas, from the selection of high-quality materials to the meticulous assembly and precision tuning, which is typical of Japanese manufacturing. The company's skilled craftsmen work diligently to create instruments that meet the highest standards of playability, durability, and tonal richness, ensuring that musicians can fully express their musicality.

Each harmonica is carefully tuned to deliver a balanced and expressive sound across its entire range, allowing musicians to effortlessly explore different musical genres and styles. Whether it's the soulful melodies of the blues or the energetic rhythms of rock and roll, Tombo harmonicas rise to the occasion, providing players with the tools they need to create captivating music.

Tombo - From Diatonic to Tremolo Harmonicas

Tombo harmonicas offer a diverse lineup to suit the needs of a range of musicians. From their flagship Tremolo harmonicas to their Chromatic and Diatonic models, Tombo provides a harmonica for every playing style and skill level. Their Tremolo harmonicas, such as the Band 21 and Band 24 range, have gained recognition for their distinct sound, featuring double reeds that produce a rich and haunting tremolo effect, ideal for traditional folk music and ballads.

Tombo S50 Chromatic - A Slideless Chromatic Harmonica

Although Tombo is primarily focused on diatonic and tremolo harmonicas, it does produce the S50, which is an innovative chromatic that does without a slide, and is, therefore, significantly simpler and less complex than traditional chromatic harmonicas. Chromaticism is achieved by two sets of angled holes on the comb - the top set giving access to notes tuned a semitone higher than bottom set.

Chord and Orchestral Harmonicas

Tombo is unusual in its offering of relatively inexpensive chord and orchestral harmonicas, such as the Pocket Chord and Pocket Bass. These instruments are built to their exacting standards, but are often significantly cheaper than offerings from other manufacturers, making them a perfect choice for beginners and experts on a tight budget.

Durable Harmonicas

In addition to their exceptional sound quality, Tombo harmonicas boast excellent durability and playability. The reeds are precision-cut to ensure quick response and longevity, allowing musicians to play with confidence and precision. The harmonicas are also constructed with robust materials, such as stainless steel reed plates and high-quality resin combs, ensuring that they can withstand the demands of rigorous playing and frequent use.

Manufacturing of Lee Oskar Harmonicas

As well as manufacturing their own harmonicas, such as the Aero Reed and Folk Blues, Tombo also produces the Lee Oskar range, which draws on the company's extensive experience of manufacturing 10 hole diatonics.