Accordion
Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
Price: 454 EUR – 454 EUR
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A step up from the entry Panther into Hohner's professional-facing diatonic line: 31 treble and 12 bass buttons in F/Bb/Eb tuning, with noise-damped buttons and a wooden fingerboard aimed at norteno and Tex-Mex players.
About the Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
The Corona II shares the same core layout as Hohner's entry Panther - 31 treble buttons across three rows, 12 bass/chord buttons, 2/3 MM reed configuration - but moves up in build quality and materials, including a wooden fingerboard and Hohner's noise-damping button technology to reduce the mechanical clack heard on cheaper diatonic accordions. At around 9 lbs, it stays light despite the upgraded construction.
F/Bb/Eb tuning positions it specifically for Tex-Mex and norteno musicians, one of the genre's most in-demand key combinations. Hohner explicitly markets the Corona II as favored by professional players in these styles seeking a powerful, distinctive sound beyond what entry-level diatonics deliver, without yet reaching the top-tier Corona III's additional reed voice and larger button count.
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Sound character of the Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
Its 2/3 MM reed configuration is tuned with a slight detuning between the two middle reeds, giving the classic light musette shimmer prized in norteno and Tex-Mex playing - more tonal movement than the single-tuned Panther below it, without the thicker three-voice buzz of the flagship Corona III. A wooden fingerboard and noise-damped buttons also make the mechanical action quieter than entry models.
Technical data for the Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
| Type | Diatonic button accordion |
|---|---|
| Key | F/Bb/Eb |
| Treble buttons | 31 (3 rows) |
| Bass buttons | 12 |
| Reeds | 2/3 MM |
| Weight | 9 lbs |
Price history for the Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
Cheapest seen: 454 EUR · Most expensive seen: 454 EUR
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The history of the Hohner Corona II (F/Bb/Eb)
The Corona line represents Hohner's mainstream professional diatonic accordions for the Latin American and Tex-Mex markets, with the Corona II serving as the workhorse tier between the budget Panther/Compadre models and the flagship Corona III.
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