Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic Comparo



That's right. I remember you holding an X in your website photo. The tracks
sounded good. So now the vote is three to one against. Any other votes out
there please chime in. I'm coming up on bonus time and I may be able to
splurge.


On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I would put a slightly different spin on this. I own both and I think
> there is a real difference -- whether it is worth the price difference
> would depend on how much money you have lying around and which one you
> happen to like best. I know there are folks who actually prefer the 64
> over the 64x (regardless of price).
>
> I really like the aesthetics of the 64x, not just the way it looks, but
> the way it feels and sounds when I'm playing it. I think the bottom
> octave is stronger on the 64x. It is also more buzzy down there (I
> happen to like that). The mouth piece is more rounded (which I prefer),
> and the instrument is more photogenic to my eye. So, it would depend on
> individual taste as well as how important the extra $100 or so is to you.
>
> - Slim.
>
> www.slidemanslim.com
>
> Joe and Cass Leone wrote:
> > The X isn't worth the extra tariff.
> > smo-joe
> >
> > On Feb 23, 2008, at 2:49 AM, G. E. Popenoe wrote:
> >
>  >> Any A/B comparison experience between the Super 64 and the Super64 X
> >> would be appreciated.  Is the X worth the extra coin?
> >>
> >> I've always played the Super 64.
> >>
> >> Gary Popenoe
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
> >
>




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