
In collaboration and with the support of Joe Filisko 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
currently recording a new album 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 and are tuned to Just Intonation,
the way Marine Bands used to be. 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.
All of the above are to Filisko specifications with the exception of reedwork.
I offer these instruments as an accessible and more affordable alternative to what is on the market at the present time.
The
1896 tuned to Just Intonation is the only harp I am offering at this
time. This is to keep shipping time to a minimum. Hopefully 3-4 weeks.
The price is $90 and shipping is $8 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.
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