jonsparrow
1072 posts
Sep 23, 2009
4:51 PM
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its only september.
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jonsparrow
1073 posts
Sep 23, 2009
5:33 PM
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why dont you just ask him.
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Philosofy
274 posts
Sep 23, 2009
6:43 PM
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Telling what you ordered would identify you, but how much did you give him? Did you supply the harps too?
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Randy G. Blues
84 posts
Sep 23, 2009
7:37 PM
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We can theorize all year long (and into the next possibly) about whatever is going on behind the scenes there. What can be seen is that the B-radical website seems well-filled with hyperbole, but it was what was missing I found most interesting. Last time I was there I found not a single picture of the interior of the harp. Closest thing was a little pile of pre-cut reed material. Even the images of the harps appear to be CG and not actual product. Makes you wonder what the endorsers are playing, and by how much those differ from the production models. No real product to show and "Non-refundable" deposits are enough to keep me waiting patiently.
Don't get me wrong- I am not grinding an ax, nor am I prejudiced against Brad, but so far they have no real product to show so any statements of quality, performance, or playability are senseless, one way or the other.
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RyanMortos
322 posts
Sep 23, 2009
7:51 PM
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Harpblower, I don't think you should fear posting about things like this. Many of us would rather know what we're getting into.
I for one did not and will not run out and order just to be one of the first to try. I'd rather wait it out and see what's what. Certain things are promised about the B-Radical that I know won't be kept true across the board like replacement reeds at my local music store, right most of the ones I know don't even carry Lee Oskars.
Randy, I hear at least in one case that the model an endorser was playing was definitely not what was going to be offered to the public.
Honestly we post reviews of good products and services on these forums, that bad ones belong too for balance.
The above wasn't meant to be a review re: anything Brad Harrison. I don't believe he's posted on these forums before though.
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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scstrickland
252 posts
Sep 23, 2009
8:09 PM
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He has Ryan
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/479894.htm
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RyanMortos
324 posts
Sep 23, 2009
8:12 PM
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Ooooh yeah, how could I forget that one. Sorry, my bad.
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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Kingley
364 posts
Sep 24, 2009
4:17 AM
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Well the B-Radicals are supposedly being sent out in the autumn (the fall to you in the States).
So I guess in the next few weeks we should start hearing reports on them.
I expect that Brad is probably quite busy in the run up to the first batch delivery time.
I also notice that Jason hasn't been seen around anywhere (on the harp forums) for around 6 weeks. So I guess he's either heavily involved in the first batch delivery as well, or is probably just touring like crazy as normal.
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
238 posts
Sep 24, 2009
4:28 AM
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Jason has been having some kind of computer problems and can't check his e-mail, or post on the forums, while on the road for now. Problem is, he's ALWAYS on the road.
Dave
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www.elkriverharmonicas.com
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Kingley
365 posts
Sep 24, 2009
5:33 AM
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Yeah Jason is a true road warrior! :-)
Thanks for the update Dave. I thought it was a little strange he hadn't popped up anywhere lately. Now I understand why.
Hope he gets it sorted out soon.
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ness
56 posts
Sep 24, 2009
6:17 AM
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How about we just give him the benefit of the doubt? Coming here and calling him a liar is pretty strong stuff, you know. Last resort type stuff, IMO. Maybe he deserves that, maybe not -- I don't know.
Anybody that sent him money and didn't consider that *maybe* you wouldn't get it back is a fool. That's the way things work. Put your money in the bank if you want a sure thing. Sending money to a fledgling business -- not a sure thing.
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Bb
85 posts
Sep 24, 2009
6:43 AM
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I have 4 Brad Harrison custom Marine Bands. They were delivered within a reasonable time frame (even though he had just lost his brother unexpectedly) and he even upgraded my combs to a composite. He didn't need to, but he did. They are great instruments that really last. I have three more of these on order. Brad is still within the time frame of delivery that he promised me on these harps. I will say that with artisans who make custom stuff (and I have a long history of purchasing such bespoke items: guns, bows, harps, leather goods) that there is often a certain squishyness around drop-dead delivery times. It's the way of it. If you don't like it, don't play. I also have full confidence that y'all will receive your harps and I'll get mine.
-Bob
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rpoe
37 posts
Sep 24, 2009
7:02 AM
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Alien abduction - he's being probed as we speak. Lucky guy. Being married 27+ yrs, I on occasion stand outside naked hoping to be abducted...... :-)
IMO (not that it's worth much)Ness and Bb are spot on.
Your getting upset is understandable assuming delivery date(s) have been missed along with no contact with Brad. That would make me a bit nervous as well. Especially given the economic times.
I do think that his reputation and company he keeps should carry some weight.
-Rob
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AW
22 posts
Sep 24, 2009
7:39 AM
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I, too, have harmonicas on order from Harrison.
Keep in mind that the first day of winter is December 20-something. So, technically fall delivery would be between now and then.
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snakes
354 posts
Sep 24, 2009
9:18 AM
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I'd echo AW. I have a B-Rad on order and another cuustom harp from a different customizer. The B-Rad has until December to be considered late in my book. As for my other custom I was told it would be ready in a "couple" months and it has been since May. While I am anxious to receive both and would be distressed to lose my money, I am not losing any sleep over either. Wait times are a factor relative to whether one would order from the same individual a second time, but you never know what it is going to be until you take the plunge. I'd advise to give yourself a stress release and not get too concerned so soon. This is not intended to be offensive to anyone, just my two cents.
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ricanefan
21 posts
Sep 24, 2009
6:32 PM
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Perhaps he's just a little busy with the ramp-up of his new company/product launch...Even when everything goes perfectly right, and it seldom does, there's a lot of things going on that take boatloads of time and resources...
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Buzadero
161 posts
Sep 25, 2009
5:51 AM
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Cool your jets, Hombre.
He is launching a business in an ever-increasingly negative climate for entrepaneurs. Give the dude a break. His self described release schedule is part of the mareketing. Your panties would have been just as wadded if he'd merely said, "they're coming soon". He gave an estimated delivery date of October. OK. I've got 2 B-Radicals on order. If I don't get them until November I'm going to chalk it up to shit happening. He's got Peloquin on board, as more than an endorser. The guy is climbing on with both legs wide open. Mike is a solid guy. For my money, if he's involved it is far from shady. In fact, if my harps don't arrive precisely on October 1st, my first instinct is to assume that they are being tight on the quality control. As evidenced by just about everything you read or hear from this glorified quilting cirlce of harp players, we are nothing if not a very critical and nitpicky bunch. I wouldn't release my baby into this gaggle until I was absofuckingsure that everything had been done to minimize the inevitable bitching and whining about the covers, the reeds, the tone, the overblow-bend-draw-ability, the color, the size, the ergonomics, the tweakability, let alone the speed in which I ca deliver. Holy shit.....now I'm worried for the guy.
"The B-Radical..........B-patient"
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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Buzadero
162 posts
Sep 25, 2009
5:54 AM
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Of course, it is also entirely plausible that Mr. "Harpblower" (with his single post) is a nom d' harp for some Harrison croney and this post was part of some carefully plotted guerilla marketing ploy to generate buzz.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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bluemoose
69 posts
Sep 25, 2009
12:47 PM
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I ordered a Brad custom MB last year and it did take awhile to arrive but was well worth the wait.
But I'm in a different boat now! Put in my order for 2 B-Radicals in the spring. Kept quiet about it. Soon after the wife bought some rather expensive shoes. Made the big mistake of saying, "that's okay honey, just wait until you see my new harmonicas!", thinking I'd found a way out. Wrong!
Brad! Hurry with the B-radical! We're up to 'several' pairs of shoes now and last week a fancy pair of boots. I need something in-hand soon to call this off!!!
moose.
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Buddha
1022 posts
Sep 25, 2009
12:53 PM
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"I need something in-hand soon to call this off!!!"
Sounds like you need a Buddha harp!!
Ness-
It's been suggested by a few people that I AM Harp blower, that is absolutely not the case. In fact, I request Adam to check IP addresses to prove that it is not me.
The problem with open registration is identified with the nature of this thread. Too many keyboard commandos with agendas. Do you think harpblower would be doing this if we all had to use our real name?
For the record, before registration was mandatory, I always posted under my own name.
Good harps take time to build and Brad is good at it so it's worth the wait. Its worth the wait for Joe Spiers and the Filisko boys too.
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"The truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever."
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ness
60 posts
Sep 25, 2009
3:47 PM
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Hey Chris,
I didn't mean to imply it was you, and wasn't aware that idea had been floated. I was just playing along with to Buzadero's conspiracy theory post, which I took to be tongue-in-cheek. Wasn't implying anybody.
I agree the anonymity can present problems. Not sure what the answer is though.
John
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DutchBones
298 posts
Sep 25, 2009
4:36 PM
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For one thing.. if harpblower is sincere in his intentions, I would suggest him to AT LEAST follow up on this thread, if not, I would suggest to delete the whole thread, because it smells like rat, let lose by somebody who is trying to defame Brad Harrison, who btw HAS posted here before.
whereas harpblower hasn't.....
Of course I don't want to imply that because somebody never has posted here before he or she is less than somebody who has posted before, but as a first post, I think this one stinks big time.....
Frankly, naming this thread "Brad Harrison" instead of "B-Radical" looks more like a personal attack than a sincere request for help or information... even the questions and excuses for posting with this (new?) username, don't seem to be geared towards getting positive response, but more towards creating a totally unasked for "Brad is a good guy vs Brad is a bad guy" discussion...
harpblower , if you're reading this, and I'm pretty sure you are, do something about this to show your good intentions... and before more people at this forum are accused of being "harpblower"
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DutchBones Tube
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Buddha
1023 posts
Sep 25, 2009
4:49 PM
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I'm all for speaking whatever is on your mind. If you have issues with a person, company or thing etc then say so but the accused has a right to know who his accuser is.
I am an example of this. You may not like it but if I think somebody sucks, I say so and I don't hide who I am. Doing it any other way makes you a pussy.
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"The truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever."
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jonsparrow
1093 posts
Sep 25, 2009
5:00 PM
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he deleted his posts. lol
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Buddha
1024 posts
Sep 25, 2009
5:04 PM
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LOL Harpblower is a Pussy.
If he's any kind of man, he'll post the exact same thing in a new thread using his real name or at least his regular name.
I think Adam should pull his IP address to see who it is and expose him. The kind of bullshit Harpblower is pulling is damaging to everybody except himself.
If it's the truth then say so, say who you are and let Brad come up with a solution or response. He deserves that and harpblower deserves an explaination if his allegations are true. The bottom line is, at least the truth gets exposed and a solution can be reached. No solution can be found when one person remains anonymous.
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"The truth may hurt for a little while, but a lie hurts forever."
Last Edited by on Sep 25, 2009 5:09 PM
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scstrickland
255 posts
Sep 25, 2009
7:39 PM
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Why did Harpblower remove the original post? I assumed he was a regular here, who took advantage of an alias, so as to not Piss Brad off and cancel his order. But if he wanted a response from Brad, then he is guaranteed not to get one if he is anonymous. As DutchBones pointed out. Then Buzardo said this:
"Of course, it is also entirely plausible that Mr. "Harpblower" (with his single post) is a nom d' harp for some Harrison croney and this post was part of some carefully plotted guerilla marketing ploy to generate buzz."
And I remembered this thread
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/478811.htm
Slobie, making his first post and as far as I know only post asked:"7:08 AM, how many people have heard of or have ordered the harrison b radical harmonica " Now the original post is deleted? Why?
Interesting
Last Edited by on Sep 25, 2009 8:28 PM
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DutchBones
299 posts
Sep 25, 2009
9:01 PM
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Well, I guess that the end of that.... kind of disappointing that harpblower deleted his posts and didn't come forward to straighten things out.... Anyway, let this be an example of what happens if you post under an alias without a real name or face, it won't get you anywhere....
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DutchBones Tube
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Philosofy
275 posts
Sep 25, 2009
9:06 PM
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I found it interesting that one of Brad's endorsers isn't playing his harps exclusively on stage.
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jonsparrow
1099 posts
Sep 25, 2009
9:09 PM
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i think jason ricci (a brad harison partner) is getting freemasons to "take out" any one talkin shit. its a conspiracy. every one better watch what they say....oh shit....
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
244 posts
Sep 26, 2009
8:49 AM
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Yes, I'm the freemason in charge of taking them out, lol.
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www.elkriverharmonicas.com
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RyanMortos
334 posts
Sep 26, 2009
9:06 AM
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Heh, they tried everything else this was an example of reverse psychology salesmanship, lol.
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~Ryan
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
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