Re: [Harp-L] Re: Harp players gear lists? blah blah longish

[Rob Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

OK Robert….all points well taken….no offense taken…..

Let's get to some of your questions about Harps…..

I'm what you'd call OLD SCHOOL, I started out on Hohner Marine Bands in the 60's have tried ALL the newest brands and MANY tweaked-custom harps……really CAN'T play MY style on any of them…Since I play Chromatic and Diatonic equally I have NO need for an "overblow" setup…..what I am interested in is a "True" comb and Hohner Factory Plates……

In my cases you will find mostly Big Rivers on custom built combs, preferably wood or composite or some corian ….period….That fits my Budget and works like a charm for ME but probably not for all as we now have a WIDE variety of stylist and players on the instrument……


My Favorite Chromatic EVER is a Toots Hard Bopper….Tone of it's wood comb gives me the warmth I need…..

Endorsement wise………I am Back with Hohner as I feel they have gotten BACK in to making their harps better….they do not give out free harps, I buy them……they may send out an occasional new model gratis for our opinion but that's it….

If a company believes in their product and I like it and they want to work with me to promote it then I am there! We ALL want better instruments we deserve it…….

Mics… I use mostly Audix Fireball V, I helped them design it and I believe it's THE best Harp Mic out there….my next choice is the Blowsmeaway Ultimate 57 & would like to buy a 58 next…..when I get some extra dough…..

Amps I am a simple and cheap man,-) Give me a Fender Blues deluxe 1x12 or a Blues Junior for a smaller gig and I'm happy…
no interest is boutique amps to much dough….

When not carrying an amp….The Digitech RP is the way to go with My Fireball Mic and Maestro Hunter KILLER Patches!

as Keb Mo' sings….."Keep it Simple" hope this pro has answered your questions,-)
all the best,
Rob Paparozzi

On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:16 PM, "Robert Laughlin" <harmonicaman1968@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This has gone too far. I never implied that ALL pros have this alleged "misinformation" agenda. Neither that any in particular are guilty of this.
> 
> It's simply a possibility which taints the idea of getting unbiased advice, from "rewarded" parties.
> 
> I have, honestly speaking, no great "jealousy" over either your skills or your income. I'm a retiree with an income of my own. I make money whether I stay in bed all day, or not. And I'm happy with my harp-playing skills, so there's truly no "jealously" there either. To each his own.
> 
> But on the other hand, I can't afford, on my limited income, to simply go out and "try" various harps. The degree to which many here have accumulated so much in the way of equipment, perhaps is an element of envy, but I only address the issue since I wish to know, not merely to be "told", what is what. That's my choice, and my right.
> 
> However much I admire those in the community that play well, I wish to be personally protected from influences that waste my limited resources on expensive items that I can't possibly afford. Some of you may be in either a better economic situation, or have more influence, due to your reputation, to be able to buy things which some others cannot. "It is what it is".
> 
> The only bitterness I might be expressing is in the manner in which a germaine question is treated, regarding the reliability of information from sponsored players.
> 
> It seems as if I touched "the hot button".
> 
> So,,
> 
> back to lurking, if that's okay with you.
> 
> Robert, the truly amazed.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Richard Hunter" <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "Robert Laughlin" <harmonicaman1968@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 6:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Harp players gear lists? blah blah longish
> 
> 
> I agree Richard, The Author of this post seems to be the only one interested in this idea that Pros can't be trusted as they've been bought out by a few free harps…..I have been playing PRO for over 40 years and never once lied or misled anyone about a product. I'm not saying this has never been done but I really don't think many reputable companies would or need to put up with that kind of behavior as they'd all lose out in the long run……
> 
> You may use the term "shills' in jest but I detect a bitterness & perhaps even jealousy in your tone,,,,,,my advice would be to work hard make your OWN decisions on what feels good and maybe even get your own endorsement deal, then  you could tell us all what's in YOUR case and how much you love them…
> 
> I myself like ANY brand or Model that plays well and have never been misleading or influenced by my endorsements in talking about it online……
> 
> all the best,
> Rob
> 
> 
> On Apr 13, 2014, at 8:44 PM, Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> Robert Laughlin wrote:
>>> "The ones who can be bought off with a handful of harmonicas, even harps
>>> they don't really like and wouldn't otherwise use?"
>>> 
>>> As I mentioned in a previous post, most probably too long and full of
>>> unnecessary detail (for which reason you might have missed it),
>>> 
>>> Similar harps, of similar quality, but made by differing
>>> manufacturers,,Suzuki, Hohner, etc.,, are available at varying but similar
>>> price ranges. It wouldn't be beyond the imagination to find that for certain
>>> players, skilled on almost any reasonably built harp, the brand or model
>>> wouldn't seemingly be as much a factor, as much as perhaps a backroom deal
>>> for sponsorship would, involving free harps or other hidden rewards, such as
>>> publicity. This does not mean that they would end up playing harps the they
>>> "don't really like, and wouldn't otherwise use."
>>> 
>> 
>> I still don't understand what justifies the notion that the best harp players in the world are whoring themselves out.  However, I absolutely don't need or want you to explain it again.
>> 
>> Regards, Richard Hunter
>> 
>> 
>> 
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