HarpNinja
960 posts
Jan 11, 2011
10:36 AM
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A number of people have contacted me about the Sjoeberg combs I use...
I just thought I'd share that Dick Sjoeberg now offers custom combs for Marine Bands as well as Golden Melodies. If you missed the original thread, you can read up on the combs here: http://harmonicasessions.com/?p=91
The MB combs will fit the regular MB as well as the MB Deluxe and Crossover.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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nacoran
3632 posts
Jan 11, 2011
10:44 AM
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All because no one checks my thread organizer customizer topic! I've had his link on there from the start!
They are some nice looking combs; I'm glad to see someone on the forum who's actually seen them in real life. I saw the pictures when I first stumbled on his site and was impressed.
Good luck.
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HarpNinja
963 posts
Jan 11, 2011
1:19 PM
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Check out these galleries from Ablie Robles...these are the combs and what they look like on a GM...Dick made these harps.
I am beyond honored to be working with him and learning his masterful ways. He does fantastic reed work too...very fun stuff.
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Those combs really are wonderful to play on. I shot some Photos for Sjoeberg. You can see them here.
http://picasaweb.google.com/grillslinger/CustomGoldenMelodyCombByDickSjoeberg#
His custom Golden Melody can be seen here.
http://picasaweb.google.com/grillslinger/CustomGoldenMelodyByDickSjoeberg#
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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Arnoud73
53 posts
Jan 11, 2011
1:54 PM
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Hey Mike....Does Dick Sjoeberg come from scandinavie ? Zweden ?
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hvyj
1061 posts
Jan 11, 2011
2:31 PM
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He's from Sweden. I've got some of his composite GM combs and i like them.
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Arnoud73
55 posts
Jan 12, 2011
12:21 AM
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I thought so...!
I met him in Trossingen 2003, during the hohner masterclasses.
Very nice guy !
We both where in the same class listening
to the great Joe Filisko.
It was at that time that I discovered the infinity of harmonica.
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http://www.myspace.com/arnoudbluesharp
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Rubes
213 posts
Jan 12, 2011
2:39 AM
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I've seen plenty of very TASTY GM combs, but where's the shots of the MB combs????? :~)
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HarpNinja
964 posts
Jan 12, 2011
5:43 AM
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I don't have any pics of the MB combs. They are pretty much identical except the shape. I just found out about the MB combs being available to the public. I added them as an option on my customs page, but at this point, if you want just the comb, your best bet is to get a hold of Dick.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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Baker
93 posts
Jan 12, 2011
5:44 AM
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I am interested in the Marine Band combs. I checked his website (http://www.masterharp.com/) but the link to contact doesn't work. Any idea how to contact him. Thanks.
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Greyowlphotoart
346 posts
Jan 12, 2011
5:52 AM
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@Baker harptuneratmasterharp.com - Replace the at between harptuner and masterharp with an @
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HarpNinja
965 posts
Jan 12, 2011
5:52 AM
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info@wawamusic.nu
I know he is busy with a large scale project, so the site and such isn't much of a priority, but you should have good luck with him via email.
I think the combs are technically drilled with the holes for MBD and Crossover reed plates - which are the same thing.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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Baker
94 posts
Jan 12, 2011
6:39 AM
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Many thanks.
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HarpNinja
967 posts
Jan 12, 2011
6:51 AM
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Dick just tried to email me pics, but it didn't work. He must have seen this thread...hopefully I can get a hold of them and share them out.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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Grillslinger
95 posts
Jan 12, 2011
10:43 AM
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I'm the guy who photographed hat stuff for Dick. At the moment that's I have to photograph. I'll be working with Dick on his website once he finalizes his project.
The comb and his custom Golden Melody are both fantastic.
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HarpNinja
982 posts
Jan 14, 2011
6:31 AM
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Marine Band pics!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30116590@N06/sets/72157625696036967/
Just a note that the current MB option I have on my site for order is different than those pictured here. It has the same reed work as the GMs and it has a Sjoeberg comb. It does not involve any extra time/labor than the GMs as I order the combs completed and use mostly stock pieces to assemble (unless it is a classic MB).
However, Dick and I are working on details to make Sjoeberg Custom MB's available soon. These will be built to his specs by me and will be significantly more labor intensive as I will take on the comb work as well as several MB-specific modifications and added reed and reedplate work. Not only will these harps be amazing to play, but they will be absolutely stunning to look at and be true pieces of art.
***Edit: I know most of you didn't know who Dick was until I posted the comb review from Harmonicasessions.com, but he is a world-class builder out of Sweden. He has studied with the top of the top directly from Hohner...the same people who many of the premier US builders learned from. I know he sometimes lurks here, and my intentions aren't to add any pressure or embarrass him, but he is an unsung hero of the harmonica world. He insists he's not in position to be building harps like he used to, but he is amazingly inventive and dedicated to the advancement of the instrument.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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Last Edited by on Jan 14, 2011 6:43 AM
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Grillslinger
96 posts
Jan 14, 2011
8:07 AM
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I've learned so much from him. I consider him a mentor. His instruction is very well thought out.I started lessons with him On the third lesson I was overblowing. He hadn't really mentioned it before. He kind of snuck it in there while teaching me some customization. I have a version of his embossing tool which can emboss the full slot without removing the reed. He really knows his stuff!
Here is my interview with him.
http://dfwhoot.blogspot.com/2010/03/harping-on-dick-sjoeberg.html
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HarpNinja
984 posts
Jan 14, 2011
8:12 AM
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I hope you don't mind, but I posted a link to that on my site.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/11/11
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Grillslinger
97 posts
Jan 14, 2011
8:33 AM
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I don't mind at all. Thanks!
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Last Edited by on Jan 14, 2011 8:36 AM
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jiceblues
45 posts
Dec 19, 2011
5:22 AM
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I want to buy a SJOEBERG comb for MARINE BAND DELUXE .
Is it possible ?
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jiceblues
46 posts
Dec 19, 2011
11:31 AM
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Hello ! is somebody there ? can you tell me about the SJOEBERG comb ?
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MrVerylongusername
2124 posts
Dec 19, 2011
11:44 AM
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1. Be patient - you only posted your question 6 hours ago
2. Did you read all the posts?
3. Did you click the links to Mike's site?
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jiceblues
47 posts
Dec 19, 2011
11:55 AM
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You are right ,i'm not very patient , but it's not the first time i post about that and i don't have answer .I return on MIKE's site . Thank you .
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MrVerylongusername
2125 posts
Dec 19, 2011
12:02 PM
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The answer to your question is in this thread already.
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jiceblues
48 posts
Dec 19, 2011
12:30 PM
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Yes , MIKE gave me an answer , he is waiting for combs from SWEDEN . The best way to go is contacting DICK .
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HarpNinja
2016 posts
Dec 20, 2011
6:01 AM
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Between gigging, going out of town for a Christmas party, and then getting sick, I haven't been around the computer (nor have I done much email reading).
The MBD model is in production, but I don't have any in stock, nor will I be receiving any that won't be used for custom builds. I have a couple of GM combs still in stock. I don't have a timetable on the MBD combs for individual purchase as I am in need of quite a few for custom orders myself.
As a follow-up on the thread as originally posted, I've only been using the Sjoeberg combs on builds and not selling them off individually. I've used dymonwood, lamenent, corian, and pink ivory versions. They are absolutely wonderful combs, but require a fair amount of finishing work by Dick after being cut from the CNC machine.
Over the last several months, we have been working on moving towards faster production, which will probably result in using more materials like corian, as they generally require less finishing work.
Dick new they'd be popular. I knew they'd be popular. Neither of us knew that they would be this popular, though!
I am continuing exploring ways of producing the combs in the US, preferably by myself, but those in the know realize the extreme cost of starting up such a project - just the cost of the CNC machine and materials is easily $5,000-10,000.
There is a lot of math to play with before making any changes in production.
I get asked weekly for more pictures of the combs, completed harps, etc. I have a few days off after Christmas and will see what I can do. My wife has a DSLR and I have a photographer-friend who is going to show me how to use it, lol.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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jiceblues
49 posts
Dec 20, 2011
9:12 AM
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Well , doin' a such job is not easy , and DICK's combs are so nice !Dick had two MBDL combs at his shop , he sends me one tommorrow ( a composite wood , dark brown)
Thank's DICK and thank you MIKE for the informations !If i can , i take some pics and put it there...i'm not sure i can acheive that...and sorry for my bad english .
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