In collaboration and with the support of Joe Filisko, James Gordon and Richard Sleigh I introduce my contribution to the Harmonica aftermarket in the form of an improved Marine Band 1896.

I was with Hohner for six years at the bench working with Sissi Jones and Rick Epping. I repaired harps as well as tuned and checked new harps for other Hohner endorsees. I am a professional blues player and released a new album entitled Have Mercy on the Big Mo Records Label w/ my band Johnny B and The Goodes. I have given seminars at the Buckeye Festival and taught at numerous Filisko Teach-ins at Buckeye and SPAH conventions.

These new harps are set up for blues playing.  All exposed edges on the reedplates and comb are rounded. The pearwood comb is sealed. The customization process involves a moderate amount of reedwork that includes accurate tuning using a Peterson 590 autostrobe tuner, reed curvature and gapping. Coverplates are reshaped for maximum projection and drilled to fasten with machine screws. These harmonicas are not set up for overblowing.

All of the above are to Filisko specifications.

I offer these instruments as an accessible and more affordable alternative to what is on the market at the present time.

Ordering

The price is $170 and shipping is $9 for first harp, $1 each additional. US Address. International orders will be more. Packages are insured.

Payment in full must be received prior to shipping.

Please Email with any questions:  Johnny@johnnybblues.com

Or Call one of the phone numbers below.