

Reed Failure
There is probably no greater frustration experienced by players than reed failure. It happens and unfortunately for some, it happens...


Chromatic Harmonica Pedal and Rack
At 16:23 Custom Harmonicas we are collaborating with outstanding chromatic harmonica player Mr. Chuck Rejto in the manufacture and sale...


The Annoying Reed Squeal On Overblows/Draws
As overblow/draw (OB/OD) playing becomes more popular, complaints are increasing about the annoying reed squeal noise that can ruin a...


The Crucial Major 7th
The major 7th is an important note in modern music. If you sing or hum any recognizable melody, you will undoubtedly pass the major 7th...
Seydel High A & G Stainless – A Workable Solution
Play in any acoustic setting and you no doubt have the issue of being heard above the guitars when playing 2nd position (Cross) in (D) or...
PowerDraw Tuning
I am a big proponent of alternate tuning options for the the diatonic harp. Alternate tunings help re-wire our brain away from the...


Love Me Do Harp
If you are over 40 and play harmonica, there is a good chance you were inspired to play after hearing the Beatles sing that wonderful...


Hohner Organette Repairs and Restorations
The Hohner Organette – also marketed as the Weiss Fluta – is a free reed diatonic instrument that has a modified accordion reed block...


The Hohner Auto Valve Octave Harp
The Hohner Auto Valve is a really neat instrument that plays two (2) notes simultaneously an octave apart. This produces an accordion...


Octave Tuned Seydel Fanfare
Pictured is a beautiful Seydel Fanfare (C) that is octave tuned. The bottom plate is a Low C and the upper plate is the regular C. Built...