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

[Paul Marconi <pmarcons@xxxxxxxxx>]

Gino ..you're analogy is great and so is your advice.  I have heard a video
and read some very positive comments  about the few B-rads that are actually
in the hand of folks who ordered them.  I'm sure they a great harps. I will
probably order one...down the line. The biggest problem that I see is the
long wait for a harp.  People that have received theirs, ordered them over a
year ago.  They are only producing Bb's right now (and shipping three a
day)...so it's anyone's guess when the other keys will begin production.
That is an extremely long time to have to wait for a harmonica.

Paul

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 5:30 PM, GINO <ginoharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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
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> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] B-Radical feed back
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> 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
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> 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)
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> 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  ;)
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> Elizabeth
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