Re: [Harp-L] Harp Tech Gurus

[Bob Harty <bharty@xxxxxx>]

Two I'd definitely recommend:
Brendan Power; I have 5 harps from Brendan and may very well do more. In standard richter and Paddy Richter, most with X reed applications with all the bells and whistles.
Tony Dannecker, two optimized Hohner Meisterkalsse and on coming with all the bell and whistles.
I've has Chris Reynolds do two combs for me that I love. hoping to get one of his harps too.
Bob

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On Jun 2, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Larry Sandy <slyou65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Hi Eric,
> 
> Great idea to publish the who's who of harp repair and customizing.
> 
> It would be very interesting and potentially valuable to Harp-L citizens to evaluate various customizers and repair persons, both domestic and abroad. There are several outstanding service providers on our great Harp-L list and this would be a great opportunity to honor those who deserve our recognition and appreciation publicly.  
> 
> Of course there are a few that it may be prudent to avoid entrusting a favorite or expensive harmonica with, and it would be great to know who these are. Who doesn't recall the many victims of Harrison a few years ago?
> 
> I would suggest evaluations based on the following criteria: Feel free to add to /delete from this list.
>  A) Satisfaction with completed harmonica based on requested services.
>  B) Changes you would consider on your next order.
>  C) Quality of communication. 
>  D) Speed of completed harmonica.
>  E) Probability of using and recommending the same person again.  
> 
> The primary purpose of this exercise is to pay recognition and recommend our favorite specialists.  Off list communication may be appropriate in some cases. 
> 
> Lockjaw Larry
> Wondering who are the best, daily
> 
> --- On Sun, 6/2/13, Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> From: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [Harp-L] Harp Tech Gurus
>> To: "Harp-L" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013, 11:43 AM
>> I've only been playing harp since
>> Nov, so I don't have the benefit of years
>> of networking and knowledge that many players do.
>> 
>> I was wondering, who would you include in the list of "harp
>> customizing masters", such as Richard Sleigh, Joe Filisko, Joe Spiers,
>> etc.
>> To be clear, I'm not looking for a list of good harp
>> customizers, I know there are many, and I've employed the services of one or two myself in my short time of playing.  What I'm looking for is the
>> relatively short list of customizers who are widely regarded as "masters" by the harp community at large.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> -ETM
>> 
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>