Custom Harmonica “Pre Builds” and “Build to order” harmonicas for Sale: Assorted models & overview.
I’m selling a selection of Custom harmonicas in various models and configurations from Hohner, Seydel, Suzuki and more.
These harmonicas can be ordered directly from the BUILD TO ORDER page. Delivery time estimates, and additional ordering info below.
Please Note: Some items that have already sold are listed/ pictured for reference and interest can be ordered directly the BUILD TO ORDER page. Here you can order popular custom models and configurations. Scroll down to view previous custom configurations that have already sold.. If you would like to order similarly configured model(s), please contact me for pricing and availability. * Due to current demand, and scheduling commitments, custom harmonicas usually ship within a 3-6 month window. Sometimes sooner. You will be notified of shipping time estimates after ordering.
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CUSTOM HOHNER HARMONICA MODELS
(Please Visit the Hohner Harmonicas for sale page for pricing, ordering and availability)
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CUSTOM Suzuki Manji, Promaster, Sub 30, and Firebreath models.
(Please Visit the Suzuki Harmonicas for sale page for pricing, ordering and availability)
These Suzuki harmonicas are fully customized and setup to a solid stage 1 level for traditional blues, folk, and other popular styles of playing. With good control of all draw and blow bends across the whole harmonica, vibrato friendly, rich tone and an even/ balanced response on all notes, then rounded out with accurate, strobe tuned- 19 limit Just Intonation tuning for smooth chords and melody playing.
Other custom features: Full custom reed work, embossing, flattening surfaces, centering of reeds, profiling of reeds, gap optimizations and much more.
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More available as build to order on request. Please contact me at info@opendoorprod.com
Hohner Marine Band 364 (12 hole) Custom Harmonicas. “Build to Order” Keys of C, D, G and C solo.
All of the same custom features listed above, but build to order. 12 Hole, Marine Band 364, select keys of C, D or G, features full custom reed work, all surfaces flattened, nailed assembly replaced by bolts, and a sealed , finished Dymondwood comb (variable colors).
*(please email info@opendoorprod.com for pricing and ordering information if you have any questions). Build time estimated at 3-6 months.
15) Custom Hohner Special 20’s-
Please see the Build to order page.
Features:
Factory comb, sanded corners and polished for comfort. Additional upgrades include opening of cover plate backs, flat sanding of draw plate, full slot embossing, slot optimization, re profiling and gapping of reeds and other enhancements. Final intonation and professional tuning is to 19 Limit Just Intonation (using a Peterson Auto Strobe Tuner) for smooth traditional blues chords and melody playing.
ADDITIONAL CUSTOM HARMONICAS
THE BUILD TO ORDER- page is here
Custom Hohner Marine Band 1896- Gallery
Inspired by the legacy customs of the Flisko guild harmonica builders and those who have carried on tradition using the Classic Marine Band 1896 as the base build for the custom harmonica.
Features: Sealed Pearwood comb, (other custom comb materials & upgrades available upon request), sanded corners and polished for comfort. All reed plate and cover plate nails replaced with bolted assembly. Back cover plates opened up for projection. Additional custom upgrades include flat sanding of draw plate and comb, full slot embossing, slot optimization, re profiling and gapping of reeds and other enhancements. Final intonation and professional tuning is to 19 Limit Just Intonation (using a Peterson Auto Strobe Tuner) for smooth traditional blues chords and melody playing.
Custom Hohner Marine Band 364- 12 Hole Daitonics
Custom Marine Band 364 (Sealed Pearwood comb – Keys C, D, G, or C Solo tuned)
Options/ Upgrades- (most upgrades listed above for the Marine Band 1896 apply).
Add Dymondwood or Zajac comb:
When Sonny Boy Williamson II played his well known piece Bye Bye Bird, the harmonica he used was a model called the Echo Vamper. This was the British version of the Marine Band 364 offered here, the construction of which has not changed since with the exception of the cover engravings.
Custom Hohner Marine Band 365- 14 Hole Models
Hohner is no longer making these 14 hole models. Including the Steve Baker Specials. I have a limited supply of NOS and refurbished custom models. Please email info@opendoorprod.com if you are interested in a custom 14 hole model for pricing and availability.
If you already own one of these models and are interested in upgrading to a custom level harp email me for more information.