Bushman Music Works LLC

"I was on the search for US-based companies and found Bushman on a harmonica forum. I didn't want to buy something from Amazon. There was a bit of a hiccup with the order and once realized, it was immediately resolved. Customer Service rarely exists these days so I was thrilled with how they handled everything. I will absolutely go back for future purchases."

"I've placed probably 3 or 4 "large-ish" orders with Bushman over past few years. Each time I would call John, and he helped me choose just what I needed, right down to the comb material and tuning temperament. John has been nothing but helpful, and has even reached out to me when he had a special going on. Each order has been filled without a single problem. Nice guy to deal with. I especially love this last batch of Bushman harmonicas. I got the Steelie, Woody and Standard, and they are all fantastic. The Woodie doesn't have the strong taste to the wood that my previously purchased one does... this new one is virtually taste-free. I understand they changed the method of preparing them. It is smooth on the lips and tongue, and it has that nice wooden-comb growl to the sound. And the edges of the tines, though still rounded for comfort, are now square rather than concave, making it easier to hit single notes, in my opinion. This is true of all the latest generation Bushman harmonicas. I bought a bunch of Kongsheng harmonicas, and they are also wonderful. The phosphor bronze reeds sound rich and full. Nice and air tight. The Mars is full and smooth sounding; the babyfat is quieter, but nice; the lyra is a whole new level of chromatic harmonica!"

"I saw that a batch of Jenny’s were ready to order, messaged back and forth with John and sent off for one. Their responses came fast and were incredibly friendly, and within days I had a beautiful ukulele at my door (and it came at a great price). John even talked to me about my Jenny pineapple. Wouldn’t hesitate to order another."

"I’ve been playing harp for decades and have tried many different models. The moment I picked up a Bushman Delta Frost, I was stunned at how much better it was than any other harp I had tried. Some harps are very responsive for quick playing but a rather stiff. Others are very smooth and ‘bendy,’ but are mushy when it comes to playing quick numbers that need instant responsiveness. Amazingly, the Delta Frosts do both extremely well. They also have a full, rich tone. I played the same number on my Delta Frost and another model, and a non-harp player who heard me remarked about how much better the Delta Frost sounded. These are my go-to harps, and I talk them up whenever I can. If you haven’t tried them yet, order one right now!"

"I discovered John by accident answering an ad for NOS Bushman Souls Voice. When I placed my order he asked me to call him. That phone call was a God send. I've been a fan of Bushman for years, but have been unable to find them. It turns out John is Bushman, he had sold it and now has bought it back. The Delta Frost is back and no longer has the tendency to choke out when played to hard. The Souls Voices I received are awesome. A new world of natural & harmonic minors has been opened. Talking to John is talking to a friend. Just so happens he is U.S. distributor for Kongsheng, which I have been trying lately. I highly recommend John to all my harp friends, you won't be sorry..."