Pistolcat
776 posts
Jun 17, 2015
4:11 AM
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... Has arrived in Sweden! I never budget for it so it's always a welcome midsummer gift.
What would you guys get if a (moderate) pile of money appeared at your door step? I have 10 vintage microphones so I guess I need a few more :D
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SuperBee
2686 posts
Jun 17, 2015
4:20 AM
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i'd maybe place an order with Mr Spiers, or consider some more lessons...or improve my chromatic with a new comb from Mr Power...or take a trip somewhere warm and light...midwinter here right now...
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Martin
823 posts
Jun 17, 2015
5:50 AM
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"What would you guys get if a (moderate) pile of money appeared at your door step?"
Booze. The cost of liquor being what it is in Sweden I´d probably take a trip to Denmark and stock up for the summer. (Which, even by Swedish standards, is pretty dreadful this year.)
An 11th microphone ...? Nah. In the harmonica department I´d 1) buy a bunch of harps, or, 2) order one of those Lone Wolf pedals that people rave about. (But I rather suspect that you´re an All Set Mate even when it comes to pedals?)
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Glass Harp Full
37 posts
Jun 17, 2015
5:58 AM
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I've got my eye on quite a few harmonica instruction books including the Hal Leonard Little Walter Play Along and Blues Harmonica Collection books. I'd also like to try out a Hohner Crossover after hearing good things about it.
Now I just have to get a good tax return and convince my wife they're essential purchases.....
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Goldbrick
1048 posts
Jun 17, 2015
7:17 AM
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I have way too many small tube amps- but I have always admired the Fender Pro Junior
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SuperBee
2689 posts
Jun 17, 2015
8:51 PM
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if i was a list-maker i'd make a list of my favourite contributors to MBH. thats a classic Martin post in this thread. i usually enjoy Martin posts, even when i disagree. so Martin is on my list which i'm gonna start right now. when i have 10 i might start a thread about it. or not
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Pistolcat
778 posts
Jun 18, 2015
5:17 AM
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Hah! Sound advice, Martin! I bet that would be your answer regardless of the size of the pile of money. (Here one could insert an emoji but I'll take a wild guess that you utterly despise those).
I have placed an order for a c custom. Maybe I should stop beating aroun the bush and get me a bassman.
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Martin
824 posts
Jun 18, 2015
12:05 PM
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Pistolcat: You´re on to something there. I fear I´m getting predictable in my crepuscular years. Well well. (And you´re on the dot even in that emoji department.)
Where do you buy your customs? From a Swede?
"A Bassman"? No no, I´ve seen that now there´s a Bassman pedal! From Boss, no less. Get that one and you´ll still have money left for ...
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bluemoose
1094 posts
Jun 18, 2015
12:30 PM
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I had to pay income tax this year for the first time. What a pain. In Canada you have to register electronically and have them mail a special form, code and envelope to you. Takes a week or more, all the time they are compounding interest if you are paying late (because your account messed up).
You can then e-pay but the Canadian government web sites were just attacked by Anonymous...so it's the cheque is in the mail routine.
If I did have a big return I'd get Andrew to hot rod some harps for me. Oh wait...I'm gonna do that end of the month at the Dunnville Ontario harp retreat! Bonus!
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Pistolcat
779 posts
Jun 18, 2015
2:37 PM
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@martin - Yes a Swedish customiser Stefan Swén. S-harp here. Harper on ljudbojen. Here is a pic of my other Swén customs https://www.dropbox.com/s/5s9vf35bvbvpwpj/2015-02-03%2022.06.50.jpg?dl=0 They play as good as they look.
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Last Edited by Pistolcat on Jun 18, 2015 2:42 PM
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Martin
826 posts
Jun 19, 2015
2:48 AM
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@Pistolcat: OK thanks. Yep, they certainly look nice. But of course, as I may have mentioned 648 times before, I´d take a downright ugly harmonica any day, and I´d be willing to pay good money for it -- if it lasted.
With a somewhat sinking feeling I´ve retired three harps this week: all beyond hope of salvation.
On the upside -- a local music store has expressed an interest in carrying Seydel, and then hopefully also replacement reeds.
Even more on the upside. I bought an excellent harmonica for 29,90 SEK a few months ago! ($ 3,5.)
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shakeylee
304 posts
Jun 19, 2015
6:56 AM
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i would buy harp parts,reed plates and combs from blue moon and andrew zajac.and one of those 270 combs from blow your brass off
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Mojokane
831 posts
Jun 19, 2015
6:54 PM
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If one day, a big bag o money..came down from Heaven.. safely, and I could keep it. And didn't have to pay Uncle Sam...
I would do something charitable 1st. Maybe give percentage to the veterans association, or St Jude's Children's Hospital.
THEN...
I would move out of my apt, find a cool pad, with a view, on the beach, with cool neighbors, or none at all..where I could blast my amps with reckless abandon. And throw fun parties whenever I feel like it.
Then, I would hire horn players, yup! that's the ticket...and a keyboard player, and arrange a very cool and educational blues show,...once a month, in the park for free. With naked ladies dancing all around...
Well, we got the naked ladies dancing part, already.
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Yes, there are blues in Hawaii.
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Meaux Jeaux
84 posts
Jun 19, 2015
8:59 PM
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C'mon, real actual ladies? Or, fat girls with their clothes off? I need documented proof, any pix? Heh, Heh,
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Mojokane
832 posts
Jun 20, 2015
12:06 AM
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wi wi...they are all Penelope to me!
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Yes, there are blues in Hawaii.
Last Edited by Mojokane on Jun 20, 2015 12:08 AM
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Pistolcat
794 posts
Jun 26, 2015
1:03 AM
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How about an eleventh microphone with a crystal element? Astatic 200s
With a 99e192 element?
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A440
403 posts
Jun 26, 2015
1:33 AM
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Seydel Saxony, orchestra tuning, matt covers.
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marine1896
254 posts
Jun 26, 2015
1:07 PM
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Well, right now all I'm really thinking about these days is one of those wood Greg Heumann Bullets but with a one off art deco style Chrome grill and art deco wood finish....but need to dream on just now!
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"Those British boys want to play the blues real bad, and they do"
Last Edited by marine1896 on Jun 26, 2015 1:25 PM
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rogonzab
756 posts
Jun 26, 2015
1:21 PM
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A good chrome is a dream.
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
Last Edited by rogonzab on Jun 26, 2015 1:21 PM
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marine1896
256 posts
Jun 26, 2015
1:37 PM
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I have plenty astatics jt30's and 200's that I bought years ago before they all shot in price up to what they are now and I'm very attached to them and perfect for my big hands lol, but those Greg Heumann Bullets are so classy and like specially made for you I like that!
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"Those British boys want to play the blues real bad, and they do"
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Pistolcat
795 posts
Jun 27, 2015
1:24 PM
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I have a great chrome, set up by Filip Jers. It IS dream! I'm getting myself a blowsmeaway wood mic! Thanks marine1896!
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