AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler Joins Hohner Inc. To Create His Signature Series Harmonica
September 21, 2007, 17 years ago
Hohner Inc announces the release of a truly unique instrument, the Steven Tyler Signature Series Harmonica. AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler has worked with Hohner Inc. to design a Harmonica to his exact specifications featuring a custom combination of a premium reed plate, custom tuning, a special wood comb, and black & silver styling. The Signature Series Harmonica is shipped in a specially stylized gift box featuring the harmonica in the key of “A”, a carrying case, and a signed photo of Steven Tyler.
“It was a great pleasure to work with an artist of Steven Tyler’s caliber on this project. His enthusiasm and creativity helped us bring this unique instrument to market” said Scott Emmerman, Hohner’s Director of Marketing and Sales. “We expect strong demand for this product from serious players as well as from Steven’s loyal fans” Scott added.Clay Edwards, Hohner Inc’s President commented, “In the year of our 150th Anniversary, this product uniquely celebrates our heritage and our future. We are very honored to be associated with a great contemporary icon of rock and roll and look forward to working with Steven.”
Hohner has manufactured and distributed musical instruments since 1857 and is one of the world’s oldest musical instrument companies. Its US brands include: Hohner Harmonicas, Accordions, Melodicas, Recorders & Fretted Instruments; Sonor Drums & Orff; Airwave Technologies, Korg Tuners, Remo Drum heads; Rockwood by Hohner Drum & Guitar packs; Laney Amps; Playful Harmonies by Hohner; Musical Toys; accessory bags & cases; Lanikai Ukuleles; Vater, Vic Firth and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.