Re: [Harp-L] re: names

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jonathan Ross wrote:
> Tim Moyer wrote:
>> "I wish now that you'd submitted an entry, Jonathan, so 
>> I could see what you would consider a good name."
> 
> Custom Marine Band, $50

I don't really think "custom Marine Band" describes this model.  I 
prefer the term "customized" to "custom" for these harmonicas that 
are built to a pre-determined specification, and don't allow the 
individual to choose tunings, intonations, action, etc., as they can 
with my higher-end models.  I consider my T-Bone, Honeycomb and 
Soloists to be "custom" harmonicas, the Artisan and Journeyman to 
be "customized".  

There's no real value in engaging in a debate about Jonarthan's 
taste in names here; he's certainly allowed to like or dislike 
whatever he wants.  I respect another person's opinion, and even 
more, their ability to support their opinion with fact.  Jonathan's 
very good at that, to be sure.  

As a business owner, though, having a model name helps me to 
identify, brand and market a particular product.  Having a contest 
to name the product generates a certain amount of publicity and, for 
most people, is fun.  At least 200 people thought so!  

I have Journeymen in stock in lots of keys, so regardless of what 
you think of the name, try one and see if you like it!  

-tim

Tim Moyer
Working Man's Harps
http://www.workingmansharps.com/