jiceblues
106 posts
Nov 28, 2012
9:31 AM
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I'm thinkin' of ordering a JOE SPIERS SP20 stage one .I don't OB and OD , i play quite "old style" ( well i try to) .
Do you think it's a good idea ?
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HarveyHarp
407 posts
Nov 28, 2012
9:47 AM
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You will never go wrong by buying a Joe Spiers harp. Just tell him what you told us.
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HarveyHarp
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LIP RIPPER
643 posts
Nov 28, 2012
9:59 AM
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You won't be disappointed. Only problem with Joe is there ain't enough of him to go around.
LR
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barbequebob
2111 posts
Nov 28, 2012
10:01 AM
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He's one of the very best in the business!!!
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Boston, MA
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jiceblues
109 posts
Nov 28, 2012
11:07 AM
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Thank's to all for your answers .I think i'm gonna order.
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snakes
684 posts
Nov 29, 2012
6:05 PM
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I've ordered from him more than once and he is awesome!
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snakes in Snohomish
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harpwrench
625 posts
Nov 30, 2012
4:26 PM
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Rockin' Rons will have some available about the middle of next week, first come first serve.
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Custom Harmonicas
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jiceblues
115 posts
Dec 01, 2012
3:02 AM
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Oh , thank you !
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HarveyHarp
424 posts
Dec 01, 2012
7:00 AM
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Joe, Really?
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HarveyHarp
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
1426 posts
Dec 02, 2012
10:15 AM
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Joe rules.
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David
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R.I.P. H. Cecil Payne
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Elk River Harmonicas
 
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jiceblues
120 posts
Dec 05, 2012
8:28 AM
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I ordered a MB in A from JOE .
It has black corian polished comb , crossover reedplates and SP20 covers , and of course , JOE's settings stage one .
I'm so excited...4-6 months wait...
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CarlA
182 posts
Dec 05, 2012
8:59 AM
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"jiceblues
120 posts
Dec 05, 2012
8:28 AM I ordered a MB in A from JOE .
....4-6 months wait..."
I guess I picked the wrong profession!! Loll!
Last Edited by on Dec 05, 2012 9:00 AM
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Rick Davis
974 posts
Dec 05, 2012
10:09 AM
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I just now ordered a Spiers Stage I SP20 in C from Rockin' Ron's. $125, ships in a few days. YES!
I needed to pick up a new C harp anyway...
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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jiceblues
122 posts
Dec 05, 2012
12:01 PM
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@ CarlA : are you joking on me ?
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LIP RIPPER
644 posts
Dec 05, 2012
12:24 PM
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I thought long and hard about one of those. But, I've never owned a Special 20 so I think I'll stick with the MB side. I should have a stage 2 done any time now. Eventually I want a whole set.
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CarlA
183 posts
Dec 05, 2012
12:32 PM
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@jiceblues
Are you kidding me what??? I am confused!!??!!
Last Edited by on Dec 05, 2012 12:33 PM
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Blocker
139 posts
Dec 05, 2012
3:37 PM
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Aaaaagh, man am I frustrated. I didn't read the bit about US customers only, so I have missed out. I'm not sure what the difference is provided we are happy to pay the extra postage. RR responded quickly and was very nice about it in his email and it was explained on the Special 20 page.
Oh well, I guess I have to think about a 6 month wait to order one from Joe directly and consider a nice Suzuki harp for Christmas.
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jiceblues
123 posts
Dec 06, 2012
12:09 AM
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All that seem to be expensive but a good saxophone ( and to adjust and maintain it ) is very expensive .
@CarlA : i left school in 75 and never went to USA , neither UK...i may have misunderstood .sorry .
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Steamrollin Stan
629 posts
Dec 06, 2012
1:09 AM
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Just order one thru your 'merican buddy, then they can foreward to where ever you live, no prob's.
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CarlA
185 posts
Dec 06, 2012
3:39 AM
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@jiceblues
I was NOT making fun of you. I was simply making a light-hearted comment about it taking 4-6 months to receive a custom harp from joe. I think that all of us would love to have so much work that we were booked 6 months behind, especially in this current economy.
There was no disrespect intended to anyone, just a joke "gone bad"-lol!
In fact, I just yesterday placed an order for one of joe's custom sp 20. I too can't wait to receive it!
-Carl
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jiceblues
125 posts
Dec 06, 2012
3:51 AM
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Ah OK , i understand , this time - lol -
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Rick Davis
986 posts
Dec 07, 2012
7:36 AM
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My Stage 1 Spiers SP20 from Rockin' Ron's shipped yesterday! I'll post a review after it arrives.
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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groyster1
2090 posts
Dec 09, 2012
11:59 AM
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I got a stage I sp20 from rockinron in Bb....best harp to ever touch my lips...
Last Edited by on Dec 10, 2012 7:58 AM
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Barry C.
329 posts
Dec 10, 2012
8:52 AM
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Should have my spiers stage 1 SP 20 in "C" any day now! Forget waiting 6 months - it will be here in less than 6 days! Thanks Rockin Ron...now that Rocks!
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Barry C.
~Band in Boston~
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Rick Davis
1002 posts
Dec 10, 2012
11:43 AM
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Today I received my Spiers Stage 1 SP20 in C from Rockin' Ron's. It is a very fine harp, plays beautifully. Well worth the $125, I think. My only complaint (not really a complaint) is that the harp is not signed by Joe.
My new Xover in A from MF for $37 also arrived. A pretty good day for new harps.
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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CarlA
194 posts
Dec 10, 2012
11:53 AM
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Rick,
It should be signed on upper reed plate! Look there, at least that is where Joe signed mine.
-Carl
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Rick Davis
1003 posts
Dec 10, 2012
12:34 PM
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Carl, you are right! Signed and dated. I didn't look there. The last time I played a Spiers harp it was signed on the comb.
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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Rick Davis
1004 posts
Dec 11, 2012
6:06 AM
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Nah, just braggin' rights... ;->
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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CarlA
195 posts
Dec 11, 2012
8:23 AM
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Lol!
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SmokeJS
13 posts
Dec 13, 2012
7:44 AM
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Having only 6 months playing experience I may be a bit away from a +$125 harmonica. I'm trying a variety of harps and have found that even though the Special 20 is one of the less expensive ones I find the lower profile of the cover plates and the recessed reed plates to be very comfortable. But I also find the comb has edges that are sharper than I'd like. Does anyone know of a good method to round the comb edges like Joe does?
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jiceblues
130 posts
Dec 13, 2012
8:16 AM
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Sandpaper and polishing ?
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Rick Davis
1010 posts
Dec 13, 2012
5:31 PM
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I've played this harp more, and holy moly... it is nice. My problem is I'll rarely gig it because it is so damn good I don't want to abuse it. I put a Manji in its place in my gigging kit.
Well, I actually have two gigging kits: One for normal stuff and one for big shows or recording. The Spiers harp is now in the latter kit and a Manji moved down to the "normal" set of harps.
Do you guys have two sets like that?
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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jiceblues
131 posts
Dec 14, 2012
2:43 AM
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Everybody knows that JOE SPIERS is doing an amazing work , and the SP20 is a very good harp for the money :
"thank you HOHNER ! ".
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Blueharper
206 posts
Dec 14, 2012
4:11 AM
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Rick, I have almost full sets from 6 builders.Since they all play differently,I'm not sure it helps.I think I remember someone saying to practice with what you play.
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jiceblues
132 posts
Dec 14, 2012
4:38 AM
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Yes , BLUEHARPER , i think you're right. JJ MILTEAU says that he always plays OOTB harps , but i know he has a few custom harps .Many "top players" say you'd better practice on what you have , and they all have custom harps or tweak by themseves...ha ha...
Many of us want to see if it's better with customized harp...and we all know that the secret is : PRACTICE .
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