Which Gasket Should I Choose?
All Dyna-Mic purchases now include our Universal Gasket, which fits virtually any 10-hole diatonic harmonica. For players who want a more model-specific fit, the Pro-Gasket range is available as an add-on, offering a tighter seal, improved feedback resistance, and fuller tone.
Universal Gasket
The Universal Gasket uses spring-style arms to hold the harmonica in place. It is designed to fit virtually any 10-hole diatonic harmonica, regardless of cover plate style or whether the harmonica is magnetic or non-magnetic. For many players, this means one Universal Gasket will cover most (or all) of the harmonicas they use.
Because all harmonicas vary slightly in their dimensions, some models, such as the Bushman Delta Frost, may require a firmer push to fit into the Universal Gasket. However, at this stage, the only 10-hole diatonic harmonicas we know of that are incompatible are the new Hohner Golden Melody, Bushman John Lee Steelie and Yonberg.
Pro-Gasket Range
The Pro-Gasket range is made up of ten different gasket shapes. Each one is designed to match certain harmonica models (or series) more closely. The closer fit creates a tighter seal between the harmonica and the Dyna-Mic.
Some players prefer this because it can help with:
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feedback resistance
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bigger amplified tone
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fast change-out
Pro-Gasket Compatibility Chart
The range covers most major harmonica brands, including Hohner, Seydel, Suzuki, and Lee Oskar, along with a number of models from Kongsheng, East Top, JDR, and Bushman.
| Pro-Gasket | Hohner | Seydel | Lee Oskar | Suzuki | Kongsheng | EastTop | JDR/Bushman | Felt Color |
| Hohner Progressive | Special 20, Rockets, Penta-Harp | * | * | * | * | Shonrry | * | Red |
| Hohner Marine Band | Marine Band 1896, Crossover, Deluxe, Thunderbird | * | * | * | * | * | * | Black |
| Hohner Golden Melody | Golden Melody (Original) | * | * | * | * | * | * | Yellow |
| Hohner MS Series | Blues Harp, Big River, Pro Harp | * | * | * | * | Blues Players | * | Light Blue |
| Lee Oskar | * | * | All Lee Oskars | * | * | * | Chicago | Blue |
| Seydel Session | * | All Sessions, Orchestra, Wilde Tuned | * | * | * | T002 | * | Orange |
| Seydel 1847 | * | All 1847 Models except Noble Low | * | HarpMaster | Unchained, Gris-Gris, Blues Standard | * | Purple | |
| Suzuki Bluesmaster | * | * | * | Bluesmaster | BlueBird | * | * | Olive |
| Suzuki Manji | * | * | * | Manji | * | * | Light Green |
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