Re: [Harp-L] endorsements

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

I checked with several airlines.  It would cost nothing extra to fly with a
Sonny Jr. Cruncher as checked baggage.  In a custom ATA case the amp would
not exceed 62 linear inches and would be right at the 50 pound limit.  If it
did exeed 50 pounds, the cost would be nominal, about $50.00.



On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 5:47 AM, <SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Bill, you could not be more wrong about endorsements when it comes to harp
> players. They do get whatever deal the builder and pro player and they work
> out  for the pro endorsing their product, and whatever they decide their
> endorsement  entails. NO pro harp player, even if you say you will GIVE
> them
> the amp to  endorse, will do it unless they feel that their name attached
> to
> this product is  for real. Every Pro can have any amp they want from any
> builder, and I am  speaking for myself, but every endorser on my front page
> is
> for real, plays my  amp because they love it and speak honestly when
> approached about what they are  using. All I ask from my endorsers is to
> hand out
> my business card if someone  asks about the amp, and give their honest
> opinion to whoever is asking. As far  as Charlie is concerned, he will be
> playing
> the Cruncher he loves because of  just that. When he had to fly for one
> night just to do a festival he initially  asked me and the promoter if a
> Cruncher was available and we did not have one.  So he asked for an amp he
> has
> played in the past, the evil Twin. However, while  working with Charlie and
> tube
> subs, understanding his amp, not just playing, he  has learned how to tweak
> any amp with the right tubes, which is what may have  happened in Geeley. I
> do know Charlie was excited to know be able to bias his  own amps, change
> any preamp tube and know what to expect, not easy to teach  someone getting
> close to 70, but he truly loves the freedom now.
>  If for example Mark Hummel endorses my Cruncher for small to midsized
> rooms where he does not need to me mic'd, however endorses the Meteor which
> he
> uses two of for venues that require whatever volume where he does not need
> to be  mic'd. Even though I have a line out, Mark is just that way and that
> was our  deal. Plus he can play whatever vintage amp he has, as long as
> mine is his  main one for the purpose intended. I will not work with a pro
> who
> will take  another custom builder's amp for the same purpose as mine, I may
> be shooting  myself in the foot, but that is my policy and we are very
> clear, all my  endorsers. We all as builders know , or Should know, the
> schedules
> of top pro  players puts them in a situation at times when they are not in
> their van, or  driving a tour, and have to fly. They all cry the blues
> about
> money, and it is  not financially feasible to bring their amp of choice on
> the plane as cargo.  They don't want their amp damaged, and it is a HUGE
> cost to bring on say 100  extra pounds, as the good road cases are heavy.
>    I am glad to hear that the regular player counts  for your vote, check
> me website, I could not possibly list all the reviews I  have gotten on the
> 410 and Cruncher, it would be overkill, but these reviews are  after they
> have played with the amp a while and honestly want give a review. I  do ask
> if
> they truly want to post a review once they have played the amp and  feel
> comfortable doing it, all these came without pressure. What you get from
> those reviews are not only their feelings on the amp, but their personal
> interaction with me in the process of the buy, and customer service
> afterwards.
> It is vastly different than the opinions based on what goes on in this
>  list.
> So thank you for your thoughts, it was a good observation, but not really
> true as the Pro player does want to endorse a product that has his/her name
> attached to it, knowing they have to honestly promote it, unless they want
> to.  Any pro can get a custom amp for free, possibly other builders are
> more
> liberal  about their deals, where they don't care how many custom amps they
> promote, as  long as the Pro plays their amp at some point. Can't speak for
> them.  Sincerely, Sonny Jr.
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