mandowhacker
43 posts
Apr 12, 2011
7:40 PM
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One closed tonight on eBarf for 390 bucks. I wonder if the price was because Chris Michalek had worked on it or just because it was available for immediate shipment.
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Just when I got a paddle, they added more water to the creek.
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Todd Parrott
465 posts
Apr 12, 2011
8:07 PM
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Probably both.
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Greg Heumann
1102 posts
Apr 12, 2011
9:38 PM
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I have one in A. Barely used, plays great. First $390 gets it.
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/Greg
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Todd Parrott
468 posts
Apr 12, 2011
11:25 PM
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These should probably be moved over to the For Sale thread, but if I were you guys, I would post 'em on Ebay. You'll probably get a lot more them there, especially the Filisko I would imagine.
Is the Filisko a Marine Band?
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Stevelegh
173 posts
Apr 13, 2011
2:48 AM
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$390 for a B-Rad?
Harrison has certainly created a supply and demand situation for these instruments.
If we haven't seen it already, I bet people will start selling their B-Rad waiting list places for $100.00 or more.
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Matzen
161 posts
Apr 13, 2011
3:36 AM
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Unsane!
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HarpNinja
1328 posts
Apr 13, 2011
6:21 AM
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This illustrates a few things:
1.) Harmonica players continue to have a firm belief in things like Mojo.
2.) There are some rich harmonica players with a fair amount of fun money.
3.) Harmonica players spend money on the weirdest things.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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groyster1
996 posts
Apr 13, 2011
6:29 AM
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so very true!
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
638 posts
Apr 13, 2011
8:19 AM
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It probably did have something to do with that one, but they have gone considerably higher than that. I saw a C on Ebay that went for $500.
$500 B-rad
I've got two, an A and a C. The A B-rad was built by Richard Sleigh and the C was built by Brad himself. The fact that they are going for $400 and $500 gets a man who has one thinking for sure. But it doesn't have me thinking very long, I don't care how much they go up to, mine are staying right here.
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David
Elk River Harmonicas
"There are only two things money can't buy - true love and homegrown tomatoes." - Lewis Grizzard
Last Edited by on Apr 13, 2011 8:21 AM
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Todd Parrott
469 posts
Apr 13, 2011
9:41 AM
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The item description for that B-Rad, which appears to be a copy and paste from some type of news article, says that Brad is working on a new model.
I could never part with my C that Joe customized. I think the aliens that helped design the Egyptian pyraminds came down and helped Joe build that harp. ;) It's insane. Joe's work just keeps getting better and better. He updated my long slot D Golden Melody too.... simply phenomenal.
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logansays
8 posts
Apr 13, 2011
11:10 AM
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I saw a B-rad Key of C //gone for 230 usd on ebay a week back....!!!! I somehow missed tht listing!
Last Edited by on Apr 13, 2011 11:10 AM
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Matzen
163 posts
Apr 13, 2011
6:20 PM
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I guess that another went for $500!
I wonder who's buying these? Maybe it's Harrison Harmonicas trying to make themselves look better after having customer service problems!! ;)
I do really wonder tho?... Do you think because these are going for so much, that some folks will want one based soley on the fact that people are willing to pay so much for one?
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walterharp
580 posts
Apr 14, 2011
6:00 AM
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buddah marine bands went for $400 on ebay a while back
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Oso
24 posts
Apr 14, 2011
7:11 AM
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I would believe its about 50/50 meaning part of it cause its a B-Rad and the other cause it was customized by Buddha. Just look at the FS thread, Todd put a couple of Buddha harps on ebite and look what they sold for!!
I have a GM in the key of C done by Buddha that I may put for sale!!
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chromaticblues
781 posts
Apr 14, 2011
7:26 AM
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Some people have more money than brains. How in the hell does that work? And what is better to have more money or active brain cells?
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groyster1
998 posts
Apr 14, 2011
10:51 AM
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@chromatic
Ill take the brain cells totally convinced that I dont want the expense and the hassle involved with the B-Rad so many excellent players do great without them
Last Edited by on Apr 14, 2011 3:57 PM
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LIP RIPPER
418 posts
Apr 14, 2011
11:10 AM
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What seems like a lot of money to some is chump change for others, that's all.
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Seven.Oh.Three.
35 posts
Apr 14, 2011
12:46 PM
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First off, I'm in any place to be spending close to $400 on a harp. But $400 for a b-rad is a pretty good deal, if you can get it tomorrow. If I was interested in a b-rad an extra $93 bucks to not wait a year seems like a fair deal. Of course you first have to have the money.
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MP
1607 posts
Apr 14, 2011
1:16 PM
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i like to light my cigars w/ hundred dollar bills.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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ridge
242 posts
Apr 14, 2011
2:00 PM
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Fellas, fellas, fellas. Quit your speculating. I've got the inside scoop on Harrison Harmonicas.
What happened is that Chuck Norris ordered 500 B-Radicals in "C", for Chuck, obviously. He was told there was a waiting list and such a massive order would take time to fill. Norris then proceeded to roundhouse kick the waiting list into oblivion. This explains the erratic delivery times.
On the bright side, any of you who are receiving the latest production B-Radical can look forward to a harp that is vastly superior to the current production model since they are now using the patented Norris Length-wise Roundhouse Kick milled reeds method. This should significantly reduce future wait times.
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
643 posts
Apr 14, 2011
2:18 PM
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Hey, I used to work there. I'm pretty sure I had to sign an agreement to not discuss Chuck Norris' involvement in reed milling.
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David
Elk River Harmonicas
"There are only two things money can't buy - true love and homegrown tomatoes." - Lewis Grizzard
Last Edited by on Apr 14, 2011 2:20 PM
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Seven.Oh.Three.
36 posts
Apr 14, 2011
3:21 PM
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That would explain the cost and deman, huh? It's all making sense now!!!
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ridge
244 posts
Apr 14, 2011
5:46 PM
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David,
I also heard Chuck was going to roundhouse Brad, but you dove in front and he stopped mid-roundhouse because he couldn't hit someone with a beard as sweet as his own.
-Dan
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Kyzer Sosa
962 posts
Apr 14, 2011
9:08 PM
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thats like buying a V6 Corvette for $100,000
(sigh)
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Kyzer's Travels
Kyzer's Artwork
"Music in the soul can be heard by the universe." - Lao Tzu
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Chinaski
180 posts
Apr 15, 2011
4:34 AM
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When Chuck Norris does push-ups, the earth actually moves downwards.
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Myspace
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Rubes
278 posts
Apr 15, 2011
4:44 AM
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Yeh but Bruce Lee whipped that boys arse!!!!
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MP
1608 posts
Apr 15, 2011
7:59 AM
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there should be a t-shirt that reads-
my other harp is a B-RAD
or-
i ordered a B-RAD from harrison two years ago and all i got was this lousy t-shirt.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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ridge
245 posts
Apr 15, 2011
8:38 AM
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MP, that's too funny. Wish I had thought of that one!
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MP
1610 posts
Apr 15, 2011
10:02 AM
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at your service....
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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Vineyarder
1 post
Apr 22, 2011
1:54 PM
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Yesterday, I finally received my second harp (A) that was pre-ordered 06/09. The C arrived in the fall 2010. I'm glad I waited and didn't give in and cancel my order after many emails checking the status of my order.
When comparing these two harmonicas with my own tinkered special 20's and marine bands it's clear they are louder, easier to bend with less air leakage, and obviously look cooler. comparing them with off the shelf harmonicas shouldn't be allowed because each b-rad is setup based on a survey of your playing style. also the mint flavored stuff they put on the b-rad comb is good for not retaining my occasional weed and whiskey breath.
bottom line...i wouldn't pay more than what I did for the harps, and reluctantly tell some who ask how much I coughed up for them, but now I want a D and Bb. If only I had money to blow like some people...
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