# Multi-Horned Instruments The 5-Trumpet Harmonica By Hammacher Schlemmer By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-horn-harmonics-historic-instruments-by-hammacher-schlemmer References: [musicgadgets.net](http://www.musicgadgets.net/2007/09/27/hohner-trumpet-call-harmonica/) & [hohnerusa](http://www.hohnerusa.com/index.php?131) This amazing five horn harmonica is called the 'Hohner Trumpet Call Harmonica' and is a wonderful, [hand-crafted luxury instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01) made by Hammacher Schlemmer as a [special 100th anniversary product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar). It has to be the coolest instrument I have ever seen, along with the miniature harmonica necklace and key-ring accessories which you can actually play. How is that for a [mobile musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro)? The cool, but odd-looking, horn harmonica is tuned in the C-major key and also features 40 reeds, 5 brass bells and a maple pearwood comb. Needless to say, this instrument doesn’t sound like the normal harmonica, it makes a vibrato sound as the air flies through the bells. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Instruments:** There is a growing trend in creating luxury versions of musical instruments, presenting an opportunity for high-end, handcrafted products in the market. - **Mobile Musical Accessories:** The development of miniature harmonica accessories for key chains and necklaces provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for portable and on-the-go musical instruments. - **Unique Harmonica Designs:** The creation of multi-horned harmonica designs, such as the 5-Trumpet Harmonica, showcases the potential for unconventional and visually distinctive musical instruments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The luxury instrument trend offers potential for manufacturers to create high-end, handcrafted musical instruments with unique features. - **Music Accessories:** The development of miniature harmonica accessories presents opportunities for businesses to offer portable and easily accessible musical products and accessories. - **Music Retail:** The demand for unique and visually distinctive harmonica designs creates opportunities for retailers to cater to consumers seeking unconventional musical instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Low-Cost Electric Harp Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harp-e.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Multifunctional Music Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorda.md) - [Brass Instrument Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-trumpet.md) - [Sleek Aluminum Trumpet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewa.md) - [Trumpet Tuning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-tuner.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md)