Harmonicas

Featuring Hohner SP20, Marine Band and Golden Melody harmonicas.

MB’s and GM’s are constructed using my black Corian comb

*     Your choice of matte or polished finish.
*     Key signature in white on RH end of MB and GM comb, unless otherwise specified.

 

SP20′s retain the stock comb, with some smoothing of the sharp casting edges for comfort

I use a Peterson 490 genuine strobe tuner for accurate results.

Prices include postage to USA.

Non-domestic orders shipped USPS Express Mail, approximate cost $40.

Repairs are free for 1 year from purchase. Customer pays shipping.

 

Stage I.

“Traditional” setup that will pleasantly satisfy the majority of players.

*     Springy and air-efficient bending, but not stuffy.
*     Complete control over the 3-draw and 10-blow half step bends.
*     High-Performance reedwork for a very powerful sound and playing feel.

*     MB’s and SP20′s- Tuned for smooth chords like stock, unless otherwise requested.

*     GM’s– ET tuned for single note accuracy like stock, unless otherwise requested.

$125 SP20
$165 MB and GM, matte
$175 MB and GM polished

Stage II.

All of Stage I, with additional labor to optimize the 4-5-6 overblows.

$150 SP20
$190 MB and GM, matte
$200 MB and GM, polished

 

Stage III.

*   “Jazz” setup includes the overdraws and 1-overblow.
*   Choose between ET or compromise tuning and let me know.

$225 SP20
$265 MB and GM, matte comb
$275 MB and GM, polished comb

If the 1-overblow isn’t needed, let me know and you’ll save $25.

 

Stage IV.

High-end “Jazz” overblow setup.

A very time consuming and extremely detailed build.

Bare reed plates are precisely flattened; premium reeds are carefully selected and installed individually with screws. A solid foundation positively affects everything built upon it.

People have asked me if they need a Stage III or IV to do what they want to do. The Stage III is a very fine overblow harmonica, and all anyone needs to play chromatically on the diatonic.

Stage IV feels more alive, more powerful, and more directly connected to your commands. For me it’s just more fun to play, which means I’ll play more.

$390 MB1896 and Golden Melody, matte
$400 MB1896 and Golden Melody, polished