Re: [Harp-L] Re: Steve Baker and Brendan Power in the house (andat SPAH) -

["Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

Marine Band and Old Stand By.

And I used to carry around a Vest Pocket Harp in my Levi's Jeans 5th pocket.

MB's cost $1.75 and OSB's $1.25.  I forget what the Vest Pockets cost but it
was less than a buck.  And when the gas stations on the corner had a 'gas
war' gasolene was 9.9c a gallon.   Here's a buck.  Fill'er up and keep the
change.

PEACE
Scott
Believe in Magic!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rupert Oysler" <orupert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Brendan Power" <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Steve Baker and Brendan Power in the house (andat
SPAH) -


> Hey Brendan and list,
>
> Absolutely! I can remember when I started playing in the 1950's there
> was basically one model of diatonic available to me (hohner marine
> band), and harp repair/modification existed in only in the tiniest
> micro-niches of players....
>
> Now we not only have a wealth of instruments from various manufacturers,
> but also many interchangeable parts, loads of available knowledge to
> make even more improvements, and lots of individual customizers. It is
> an incredibly different climate for harmonica players, with so many
> possibilities and choices.
>
> I think it is important for each of us to take an open look at the
> situation, and acknowledge that every manufacturer is striving to make
> the best instruments they can. Often it is easy to make assumptions, and
> assert all kinds of things....But  I think everyone who gets close
> enough to all the existing manufacturers can see that each one is
> investing their care, attention, and abilities to produce the best that
> they can.
>
> Changes may come about from many processes: talking to players (and I
> think there is more of that going on than ever!), or engineers, or
> accountants (...... we have to stay in business for people to be able to
> complain! :>) ),  from observing  market choices , etc. etc. But the
> "bottom line" is that each manufacturer makes the changes for a
> perceived positive outcome. And all this is a great benefit to ALL
players.
>
> ....and so is SPAH, where I look forward to seeing everyone!
>
> Rupert Oysler
> www.seydelusa.com
>
> Brendan Power wrote:
> > snip>--------
> >
> > I'm sure the same could be said of Steve, Rupert, Madcat and the others
> > who work for individual companies: they aim to promote their company's
> > harps but, like me, as harp players who love the instrument, they can
> > appreciate the improving quality and innovative ideas of rival
> > companies. Why not give praise where praise is due?
> >
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