Hohner is the US marketing and distribution arm of German instrument maker, Matth. Hohner. Established in the US in 1986, the company distributes Hohner harmonicas as well as accordions, recorders, melodicas, and fretted instruments, HSS bags and cases, Sonor drums and percussion items, Lanikai ukuleles, and Rockwood drums and guitars. Hohner also makes music stands and accessories and has a separate line of musical instruments and toys for children (Hohner Kids) that includes shakers, whistles, finger castanets, and drums. Matthias Hohner founded the parent company in 1857 at age 24, to mass produce harmonicas.