Re: [Harp-L] RE: New Suzuki Harmonicas Prices


On Aug 20, 2008, at 12:13 AM, Robert Coble wrote:


Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:33:55 -0400
From: Joe and Cass Leone
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] SPAH, new harmonicas
To: "Robin Willis"
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

Suzi 48 (12 hole) is $2,200.oo, the Suzi 64 (16 hole) is $2,400.oo.
The diatonic is $195.oo. They are about what you would expect from
something crafted so finely. Opinion(s)? ... too soon to tell. They
should be critiqued by someone who really knows how to play. I
(personally) think it would take at least 13 days.

smo-joe


Smokey Joe,

I sure hope that's a typo and the prices are $220.00 (12 hole) and
$240.00 (16).

I spoke with Osvaldo Leguizamo, and I noticed that he is an educated man who happens to speak better English than 'I' do. Sooo, I was careful to ask him and upon receiving the figures, I made sure to ask again. No Mr Robere, hose prices are correct. I was given the opportunity to test drive one, but I backed off. (mainly because I smoke and am considerate). But since I had Mr 'Prez' M. Tom Strykeforce Stryker play one right next to me on my left, I have a good idea of the tone. I also tried the action and it was fine. A very rare thing nowadays. Or so it seems.

Several years ago Os offered me a Suzi Chromatix to test on trial but I turned that down too. (remember the smoke) lol. I had allowed as how I wasn't qualified and too low on the food chain to give an accurate impression but I was told that since I play all KINDS of different music, that I WAS what the average player was all about and therefore the proper tester.

I have ALWAYS replaced slide springs with #2 safety pins and then kept the slide awfully clean. The Fabulous has what I would call an almost 'jeweled' slide, and is outrageously heavy. MY custom chromo, which I made myself has a pourous bronze comb and toots 48 reed reed plates, but I have channels and voids milled into the comb and so mine is lighter than the 48 reed model Fabulous. The 16 hole model is about the weight of a (Bob) Coble 'stone'. lol. The diatonic (btw) is $195.oo. I would say offhand that they need to be evaluated by a very good player who knows all the articulations to reap the benefits and potentials and give a critique. One should expect a certain level of quality for $2,200-$2,400.oo, and from what I saw, I think this chromo can deliver. As for the diatonic, it will take one of you advanced guys to figure THAT one out.

Otherwise, those harps will never touch my lips! I love
trying out harps as much as anyone, but $2000.00 plus is WAY outta
my price range. (I couldn't possibly do justice to an Amadeus, much
less a Renny or a Silver Concerto.)

Even though I lost 17K last quarter, I can easily afford one, even though my monthly retirement cheque is $2,330.oo. I could use the logic..'Hey, if I can LOOSE 17K, I can get a $2,200.oo chromo'. The problem is that I never lavish luxury items on myself AND I have this Klepto about harmonicas in general and chromos in particular. If I drew an analogy that was equivalent to a golfer, it would be like I was a 94 shooter and using a set of custom clubs that cost as much as a car.. Don't make no sense (to ME). Whereas I can see where an 82 golfer could get some benefit and shave off a couple strokes, and a 72 golfer really DESERVES them. You wouldn't get a silver collar for a hog, but you might think about getting one for a Kentucky Derby horse. Just call me 'Arnold Ziffell'.

BTW, did ANYONE capture Smokey Joe at SPAH?

Alas, I didn't play much at spah. I rarely DO. I can't take the peer pressure. I get ill before I play. SO many big guns, and me holding a 'Daisy Red Ryder'. So many lumberjacks and firemen and me holding a little hatchet.

I'd love to hear some more of the delicious stuff he plays (like at Buckeye). IIRC, there are
now 7 videos from Buckeye. Get 4-5 more from SPAH, edit out the
audio, get permission from all parties concerned, and we "could" finally
get the long awaited CD from the SmokeyMeister!

I really appreciate your kindness and support. I am currently having fun here in my little pond. 

BTW, I loved your response to Age's request for a compendium of jazz
riffs, licks, etc. over on SlideMeister. Great stuff!

You can't catalogue something that comes from the heart. Especially when each key is different. I know he means well, but I don't think it would work. Speaking of from the heart, I really really appreciate everyone's efforts that went into making last week the highlight of my year. I'm not worth to post a synopsis about it, but I might write something in a couple days. These festivals just keep getting better. So much talent. So humbling. I am currently suffering withdrawl. I'm in the depths of despair, the doldrums of the dumps. I don't know if I can wait another year. :)

smokey-joe & the Cafe s

Regards,
Crazy Bob
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