Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic Comparo

["G. E. Popenoe" <gpopenoe@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks,

I've been a Hohner guy all these years and I've never seriuosly  
considered other brands. Are the Suzuki's made any better?

Gary Popenoe

On Feb 23, 2008, at 6:50 PM, Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Garry -
>
> Just to be clear about this. Yes, that is a 64x in the picture, but  
> I have yet to record with it (as I said, it's quite photogenic ;-)).  
> All my recent recordings (to date) have either been with a cx12 or  
> 270. Soon I'll be posting a new recording using a Suzuki Magic  
> Garden. Had I not bumped into that instrument I would have used the  
> 64x -- I really like them both, but I think I like the MG a tad  
> better.
>
> But, of the two asked about (64 vs. 64x) I definitely prefer the 64x  
> (which BTW, Stevie Wonder has been performing with a lot over the  
> last several years).
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Slim
>
> www.slidemanslim.com
>
>
> G. E. Popenoe wrote:
> > 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
> > >> _______________________________________________
> > >>
> > >