BeardHarmonica
22 posts
May 31, 2011
8:20 AM
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Can anyone recommend a harmonica builder that do good embossing, gapping wax ect... for overblow.
Last Edited by on May 31, 2011 8:20 AM
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toddlgreene
3009 posts
May 31, 2011
8:28 AM
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HarveyHarp.com
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nacoran
4160 posts
May 31, 2011
8:46 AM
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If you follow the 'Thread Organizer' link in my signature you can find a whole list of customizers, although they aren't rated or anything.
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HarveyHarp
263 posts
May 31, 2011
8:21 PM
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Thanks Todd, I appreciate the plug. However, I am not really an overblower, so if my Harps overblow well (I am told that they do) it is nothing I do specifically for overblows. I do make sure that I can overblow 6, though.
If I wanted to buy a great overblow harp, I personally would contact Joe Spiers, though last time I heard he was not taking orders.
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HarveyHarp
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chromaticblues
874 posts
Jun 01, 2011
9:19 AM
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@BeardHarmonica Yes I can help you out. I play overblows and overdraws and can set you up with whatever level your at in your playing.
You can contact me at:
sbaker60@cox.net
401-284-1192
Kevin Baker
HooDoo Harps
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BeardHarmonica
23 posts
Jun 01, 2011
12:24 PM
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Thank you for the link nacoran. Theres ton of info.
Your harp look cool harvey but I do need em to be set up for overblow.
I sent you an e-mail Kevin.
I'm looking for Session Steels or someone who can do my 1847.
I want full slot embossing, waxed rivet the whole shanbang.
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walterharp
603 posts
Jun 01, 2011
12:28 PM
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some of the top guys do not wax the rivet.. making a much more durable custom job, you may want to ask this question of the customizers you talk to.
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Big Daddy Ray
16 posts
Jul 21, 2011
6:28 PM
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Randy Sandoval www.GenesisHarmonicas.net
Great reed and cover work, beautiful wood and Corian combs!
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Todd Parrott
573 posts
Jul 21, 2011
10:19 PM
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Chris Reynolds does great full slot embossing and has had really good results with 1847's. He can eliminate the overblow/overdraw squeals without having to use wax. Check out Blow Your Brass Off
Randy builds great harps too, though I'm not sure if he does Seydels?
Last Edited by on Jul 21, 2011 10:21 PM
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SacTownBlues
3 posts
Jul 21, 2011
10:37 PM
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Genesis Harmonicas all day! Randy gets reeds tighter than any other custom harp I've tried. Fast turn around too!
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jim
931 posts
Jul 22, 2011
1:38 AM
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Slava Vinogradov will make you a richter 1847 with top-class OB setup for 140€.
Contact me.
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BigBlindRay
127 posts
Jul 22, 2011
1:39 AM
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Hey MBHers
Randy does some top notch work. Very responsive, lots of volume, will set them up any which way you like. He will retrofit any harp and I've always found that he steps things up a notch when you have an idea that is fresh and different. Well worth checking out!
P.S - Im not an endorser, I just think Randy's work is rad - plus he's a cool guy and that goes a long way.
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mandowhacker
62 posts
Jul 22, 2011
7:45 AM
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I have an 1847 and a Session Steel from Jon Harl. Both are very nice harps. I like the sound of the 1847 over that of the Session Steel, but that is acoustically played. With an amp I would think all that goes away.
At $110 for a Session Steel from Jon, it's about the most bang for the customizing buck I've found.
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mandowhacker
63 posts
Jul 22, 2011
7:47 AM
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Could you put your e-mail address in your profile???
Or, contact me!
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jimjam
39 posts
Jul 22, 2011
1:09 PM
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The guy Rupert Oysler recommended to me is Jon Harl, specifically for overblow 1847s and Session Steels:
http://www.customseydels.com/
For brass reeds, chromaticblues makes awesome OB/OD harps :)
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Sarge
62 posts
Jul 22, 2011
1:37 PM
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Kevin Baker does a damn good job and he's reasonable.
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Sarge
63 posts
Jul 22, 2011
3:06 PM
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Another good customizer that is reasonable is Mike Street plus he makes some really nice combs. You can find him the forum at www.deltafrst.com as harmonimike.
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Rick Shanks
56 posts
Jul 22, 2011
5:41 PM
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Highly recommend the excellent workmanship of Mike Fugazzi ( Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas ). Have recently recieved A G and D Golden Melodies with full reed work and Sjoeberg combs. Sweetly set up to do all I need. The most responsive harps I have played. Fast action and high volume with minimal breath pressure. As is evident in all his posts here, Mike is a great communicator and along with listening to my requirements he kept his promise to deliver what I was hoping for. (I have been tinkering with my harps since the late 1980's when I was shown some tricks by the great Brendan Power)
Mike is building fantastic harps and I have ordered
some more :)
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