HarpNinja
1689 posts
Sep 16, 2011
12:48 PM
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UPDATE 10/6/11
Please see For Sale Page for ordering info!
Harmonica Belt Buckle - 3.75” Pewter
$25 shipped in the US (I am not sure the additional cost of shipping out of the US at this point, although that can be arranged)...the actual buckle will appear "softer" than the artist rendering and I asked to see the product before shipping.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Last Edited by on Oct 06, 2011 6:25 AM
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eharp
1466 posts
Sep 16, 2011
12:58 PM
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i like the oval or rectangle.
i dont think there is any need to build up the height, which i assume they mean thickness.
if you dont have a border, it's gonna limit the size belt you use. but if they are saying the harp, itself, is an inch high, i would estimate the rectangle is about 2 inches high- that's fairly large.
all that being said- i would rather have a smaller border, maybe 1.5", and get a tad more height.
doing a swell job as point man, mike.
thanks.
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eharp
1467 posts
Sep 16, 2011
1:01 PM
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another thing- can we get the harp to look less machine designed?
maybe a bit more hand-drawn?
perhaps something on the cover?
how about a couple of musical notes around the harp?
trying to think of ways to soften the design.
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Stickman
692 posts
Sep 16, 2011
1:06 PM
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I'm down with the oval also, it fits the shape well with minimal negative space. I wonder if the harp could be made a bit larger so that the corners overlap the boarder a bit?
And like eharp said. the harmonica seems a bit stiff. It could be a bit more "stylized" One of the things I liked about the picture posted on the other buckle thread, showed the harmonica from an angle giving it some perspective.
And What's up with that shape on the bottom #3?
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Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2011 1:16 PM
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nacoran
4620 posts
Sep 16, 2011
1:36 PM
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It brings a whole new meaning to what belt hole are you on!
I like kind of narrow belt buckles myself. They are less likely to get all stabby when you're sitting.
I keep getting dirty ideas for logos to put on them... 'Suck or Blow, Your Call' or 'Nearly 4 Inches of Magic Dick' or 'Yes, that is a Harmonica in my Pocket' or 'Long Live the 3 Hole'. But I'm just dirty minded like that.
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J-Sin
66 posts
Sep 17, 2011
4:02 AM
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I like the idea of having no borders, just the harp. Why can't they make the harp alone 1,5-2 inches high and loose the borders?
I'm cool with a modern design, as I play mostly techno-metal. Nothing against old timey look either, as I believe most of us would like that better. I'm cool with that.
Oval is the best from these 3. But like I said, I'd prefer my harp with an extra inch (don't we all).
I guess it's impossible to have this conversation without distasteful innuendos.
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eharp
1469 posts
Sep 17, 2011
5:33 AM
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mojo- the length:height ratio is over 3:1
if we made the harp higher, say 2" that would put it 7" long!!
but if we could get around that somehow, it would work for me if we ditched the border.
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OzarkRich
466 posts
Sep 17, 2011
2:42 PM
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First choice oval.
Second choice outline.
I agree that the lines of the harp could be a bit softer if possible.
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Ant138
1096 posts
Sep 18, 2011
3:41 AM
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All my favourite buckles are oval.
Comfort wise you can't beat them
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eharp
1472 posts
Sep 18, 2011
6:15 AM
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aint nothing like an oval buckle to give one a warm, fuzzy feeling my ma always said.
then WHACK!!
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HarpNinja
1701 posts
Sep 21, 2011
10:49 AM
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I emailed the company with the concern for the harmonica not being soft enough. I also mentioned the oval option was the most popular.
I've done a horrible job keeping track of interest. I am hoping 20 would be a sufficient order? I'd rather not get stuck with a bunch of them (and the bill).
Any suggestions for the best way to collect and organize orders?
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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Gig74
86 posts
Sep 21, 2011
1:27 PM
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Oval for me.
Paypal would be a good way to collect funds I would think, easy to set up if you don't already have an account and easy to send money.
cheers
Greg.
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harpinonfire
40 posts
Sep 21, 2011
1:38 PM
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@harpninja
are you going to be selling these? What about the place that does the t-shirts and other stuff for this site do they do belt buckles also? There are 300 to 400 people that use this site, once they see harmonica belt buckles for sale you will be swamped. 20 buckles will not even scratch the surface for orders. Will they also be available from the company making them? Just some things to consider. Hell ya, I want one or two...the old guy
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eharp
1479 posts
Sep 21, 2011
2:51 PM
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one for me.
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Stickman
694 posts
Sep 21, 2011
6:18 PM
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Mike. When you have a final design, you might start a new thread with a picture and a price and give people a week to post wether they want one. And give information on how to pay. Make sure it is O.K. with Adam (you might toss him a buckle pro bono) I would also not mind if you rounded up the price and kept a few $ for your troubles.
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Jehosaphat
97 posts
Sep 21, 2011
9:01 PM
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@Rick Shanks Mike - I too, would like to eyeball a design before ordering. :)
Me too
(the other Kiwi Rick)
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The7thDave
254 posts
Sep 22, 2011
5:24 AM
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I'm still interested, Mike.
Oval preferred.
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MrVerylongusername
1958 posts
Sep 22, 2011
5:33 AM
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"There are 300 to 400 people that use this site, once they see harmonica belt buckles for sale you will be swamped. 20 buckles will not even scratch the surface for orders."
The B-Rad of belt buckles? cash up front - 2 year wait!
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harpinonfire
42 posts
Oct 05, 2011
12:44 PM
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Hadn't seen anything more on this. I googled harmonica belt buckle and came up with www.cowcow.com then I searched harmonica belt buckle and harmonica belt buckle M55 for like $14.99 came up. It is a chromatic. I'd still like to get a nice one with a diatonic. Any progress yet?
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HarpNinja
1740 posts
Oct 05, 2011
12:56 PM
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I am swamped this week, but next week I will formalize an order form. The company is ready to move forward with the round buckle previously decided on, but I wait until the turn of the month to move forward (due to carrying a credit card balance). I am 100% caught up on "music" bills as of tomorrow and in the black enough to cover the upfront costs incase people end up not buying it.
I am out of state for the third week in October, so in general, the timing is bad for me to get them out quickly (adding to the delay).
I suggested to her a run of 25 buckles. I am in the process of coming up with a politically correct way of signing up/prepaying through this site (at this time, I only have shared this desire and plan here) and my PayPal. I could do it through my site, but want to make this widely available here without seemingly pushing traffic to my website.
Hopefully, should more than 25 be interested, I can catch that before actually ordering and just increase the order. Out of respect for the forum and the rules on buying/selling, I will refrain from starting another thread, etc, unless granted permission.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Last Edited by on Oct 05, 2011 1:09 PM
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Stickman
698 posts
Oct 05, 2011
1:22 PM
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Sounds good, I'm still in!
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Ant138
1114 posts
Oct 05, 2011
1:54 PM
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I'm still in too :o)
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HarpNinja
1744 posts
Oct 06, 2011
6:24 AM
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Ordering info is no on the For Sale Page.
Please spread the word as I am sure 1.) not everyone looks at that page and 2.) my post bumped it and I sell stuff all the time, so there might even be less interest in seeing what I posted.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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Stickman
702 posts
Oct 06, 2011
11:07 AM
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Thanks Mike. Just ordered mine. It was quite easy using PayPal. I sent $30 as a bit of a "Thank You" go have a beer on me.
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OzarkRich
479 posts
Oct 18, 2011
7:46 PM
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Bump.
I just placed my order. I guess I was brain dead Oct 6 and missed the announcement. Better late than never I hope.
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HarpNinja
1803 posts
Oct 25, 2011
8:07 AM
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I am for sure sending in the order at the end of this week...LAST CALL!
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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Gig74
87 posts
Oct 26, 2011
2:45 PM
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I'd still like one. Any idea what I should add on for shipping to Scotland. I understand however if overseas shipping is inconvenient.
Cheers
Greg.
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Living the dream and learning the blues one little trouble at a time.
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HarpNinja
1816 posts
Oct 27, 2011
10:59 AM
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Just add an additional $5 for shipping...Hoping to place the formal order Friday or Monday. I am waiting until the end of the month for credit card purposes, lol.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
VHT Special 6 Mods
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Gig74
88 posts
Oct 27, 2011
12:00 PM
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Payment sent through paypal, many thanks
Greg.
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