Re: Subject: [Harp-L] B-Radical feed back

[GINO <ginoharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure how to e-mail all but I'll give it a try.
here's a copy of an e-mail I recently sent out

Subject: Re: [Harp-L] B-Radical feed back


Brad has always been real slow about getting things done but,,,,
The idea is this harp A) will last longer B) has replaceable
reeds that YOU can replace. C) superior quality (sleigh and Felisko 
harps are more like $250-$300,,,if you can get one made by them that 
you can Oblow.)

So if the harp lasts longer and is serviceable your costs over time
are less and you get a SUPERIOR product.(if 30,000 mile tires cost $900 and 50,000 mile tires cost $1,100 and are safer which is better?) But we the people can't think bigger picture, we just look at what will it cost me today. I think the problem with some people is (like me) I have a set of Richard Sleigh harps already,what do I do throw them away and get Brads ? I have customs that Brad made for me years ago and they are top of the line, still play great...and have lasted with minimal servicing. But if a player doesn't have custom harps already, get these. They're only available in 5 keys right now. Just add a couple at a time. If you're going to buy a new harp, then the time to start buying B-radical is now....better investment. 
IMO  
          Gino
  "LICENSE TO SMOKE" 
http://www.ginoharmonica.com




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From: "EGS1217@xxxxxxx" <EGS1217@xxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Cc: hooligan6a@xxxxxx
Sent: Sat, April 17, 2010 5:33:52 PM
Subject: Subject: [Harp-L] B-Radical feed back

Message: 10
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:23:19 -0400
From: Edward Hart  <hooligan6a@xxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] B-Radical feed back
To: _harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx) 

Wow I thought we would see a lot more feed  back on the B-Radical harp. I 
know some people out there, have one by now.  This instrument is so 
different, I know most of us have a great interest in  it's  success.  I know I do.  
I like the fact that it is made in  Chicago, by Harp players.  I know the 
price is steep but maybe when it is  produced in sufficient quantities the 
price will come down. but by then perhaps  it will be made in China.

Ed Hart

Agree with most of your positive statements Ed, but can't agree with the  
idea of 'a lot more feedback'...since I'm not sure just how  many people have 
their B-Rads yet. Most of us are still patiently waiting  because we think 
of them as another custom harmonica...and customs are worth  waiting for. 

I think that of those who got the first of the B flats a few might not  be 
the type who either post on harp-l or who 'give feedback'. Not  everyone 
likes to interact on a public list or perhaps even let it be known  what 
expensive harmonicas they own.  Of those who would give a review,  some might well 
be waiting to see if other harps they ordered play the same as  their Bb 
(if they ordered more than one) before reviewing, and a lot of  folks I know 
wouldn't consider giving any feedback until they've given a  harmonica a good 
trial - i.e. more than a couple of weeks of solid playing time  vis-a-vis 
their other customs.

I rather doubt the price is coming down. The costs of such a tiny start-up  
factory trying to create something never existing before in the US has  
been prohibitive. Have you watched the recent video about Brad? For every  step 
forward there were two backwards. Brad Harrison invested his entire life  
savings into this company..and then some.  It's going to take a  lot of time, 
work and effort to even come close to breaking even. I gather that  money 
isn't (and never was) his bottom line...making the best OOTB diatonic  
harmonica, is.

Made in China? Also highly doubtful.  Before embarking on this venture  
Brad already had the opportunity to sell his idea for the B-Radical to a top  
Japanese manufacturer and turned down their offer. 
Selling out after  putting in his crew's and his own blood, sweat and tears 
just to have them made  in the US doesn't compute, at least for me.

IMHO, more patience is still the watchword.... Grasshopper  ;) 

Elizabeth