Pricing & Descriptions

Custom Marine Band & Special 20 harmonicas

You may order Stage I harps described on this page, by letting me know what you want and joining a list. I don’t require a deposit at this time for popular keys (G-A-Bb-C-D).  Just commit that you’ll pay when it’s ready, then keep your word. I’ll provide the harp.

Stage II overblow harmonicas, and Stage I’s in other keys, require a $50 deposit.

 

CUSTOM MARINE BAND DELUXE/CROSSOVER HYBRID

[ Please Also See Stages Below ]

CUSTOM MARINE BAND DELUXE

  • No Nails

    All-screw construction

  • Smoothed Rails

    Corners and rails smoothed for comfort

  • Coverplates

    Deluxe coverplates standard, Thunderbird covers optional for lower keys.

  • Comb

    Your choice of comb, all are the same price:

    * Pearwood for organic tone, chamfered tines/corners and extra thick internal sealing.

    * Custom black acrylic for durability, ease of cleaning, and brighter tone.

    * Hohner “factory custom” stock Crossover bamboo comb.

  • Reed Work

    Spiers Process high-performance reedwork:

    • Both Crossover reed plates are straightened and comb flattened.
    • All reeds accurately indexed so the reeds swing straight in the slots.
    • All reed slots embossed to closer tolerances.
    • All reeds properly shaped for optimum geometry.

  • Tuning

    Strobo-tuned to 19-limit JI

  • Low Keys

    Low keys are available at an extra cost.

CUSTOM SPECIAL 20

[ Please Also See Stages Below ]

  • Keys

    Available in standard keys, and low E-F-F# (extra cost)

  • Reed Work

    Spiers Process™ high-performance reed work

  • Comb

    Stock comb, corners smoothed for comfort

  • Coverplates

    Coverplates opened in back, corner seams smoothed

  • Tuning

    Strobo-tuned to 19-limit JI

Stage I™   Traditional setup

Best setup for traditional blues and folk styles

* Springy and air-efficient, but not stuffy
* Vibrato friendly
* Precise bend control from bottom to top
* Rich sound and even feel on every hole
* Wide dynamic response
* 19-limit just intonation unless otherwise requested

$130 – SP20 (on sale)
$155 – Marine Band Deluxe/Crossover, your choice of comb (on sale)

$10 – Add-on for Thunderbird conical coverplate
$25 – extra to re-tune down to low E, F and F#

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Stage II™   4-5-6 overblow harmonica

All of Stage I, with high-performance access to the “missing notes” in the middle register.

* Tuned to 19-limit just intonation unless otherwise requested

* Stage 2+ option adds the 7 overdraw

$175 – SP20
$200 – Marine Band Deluxe/Crossover

$20 – Add-on for high-performance 7 overdraw (Stage 2+)

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 I NO LONGER OFFER FULL OVERBLOW/OVERDRAW HARMONICAS (STAGE III) TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THEY ARE AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED AND PROFICIENT WITH THE TECHNIQUE. IF YOU NEED STAGE III REEDWORK PLEASE INQUIRE.

SHIPPING

Shipping and handling within USA, $10 per order. USPS priority mail.

Non-USA orders shipped with tracking has become even more expensive! There was a very sharp price increase in January 2016. I’m sorry but there’s nothing I can do about it.

For international customers wanting a tracking number that can be followed online, my only option is USPS Priority Express mail. The cost for that is: Canada $40, all others- $65. Orders that won’t safely go in flat rate envelopes will cost more depending on weight.

First-class International packages WITHOUT tracking starts at $20. You assume any and all risk if the package is lost! Some countries are more reliable than others, it’s YOUR decision.