Customized Diatonic Harmonicas

" Here are listed the main addresses you need to customize a diatonic harmonica. Remember: a customized harp is certainly more expensive than a brand-new harp but it will repaid you with years of smooth playing."
 

• Joe Filisko. Brass harmonicas with rounded holes; composite wood combs; covers with an optimized design; reed set up for blues and jazz styles; no more repairs. Info: Filisko Joe. 1313 Colorado Ave. Joliet IL 60435-3704 USA.
• Richard Sleigh. The only harmonica technician who is using the same Filisko's method to rebuild Marine Band. Repairs. He also customizes the Special 20. Info: Sleigh R. RR1 Box 345 Philipsburg PA 16866 USA.
• Pat Missin.  The tuning specialist. Reed set up; reed substitution; harp optimization. Info: Missin Pat. Cambridge House, Ings Lane, Dunswell, Hull, HU6 0AL, England.
• Tim Moyer. He is rebuilding Special 20 (working man's harp); T-Bone model suited for blues, rock and country playing and Soloist model for single note jazz playing.
• Hardwood Harps. Customized wood covers (3 models); plastic combs; your choice of reed plates; round holes.