jonlewandowski
117 posts
Feb 24, 2016
8:13 AM
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Just wanted to give a shout out to everybody regarding Joe Spiers new business
model. Joe's reputation for quality work is unsurpassed and now with his new
menu of services...it is available to everybody! After communicating with Joe
regarding my playing style, I just had 6 Marine Band Deluxes, customized at the
"Pro Stock " level. I didn't know what to expect since until now I played out of
the box harps. Well the difference is like night and day, the only downside is
they render my box full of stock Deluxes and Crossovers virtually unplayable! Do
yourself a favor and treat yourself to some of these fine instruments. Joe is a
true craftsman, has great attention to detail and customer service that can't
be beat. Please note, I am just an extremely happy paying customer, not an
endorsed pro.
Check out: spiersharmonicas.com
Thanks,
Jon
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Harpaholic
845 posts
Feb 24, 2016
8:50 AM
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I know what you talking about! I have two stage 2 harps and 1/2 dozen stage 1 that are close to two years old and still going strong.
Jon, send me an email, your email gets returned. Joe F., NV
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Feb 24, 2016 10:33 AM
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Bass410man
65 posts
Feb 24, 2016
11:24 AM
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Someday I am going to get a couple of Joe's Harps. I think half my frustration comes from trying to play harps that just simply won't play. I have been trying just to simply gap my harps for 4 years, and I just can't get it. It shouldn't be that hard, but it is for me for some reason. So I have come to the conclusion that I will now never buy another harp from the store, I will use what I have until I get the money to buy a few of the keys I use most from Joe. I have only heard good things about him, so he will be my guy when it comes time.
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mlefree
599 posts
Feb 24, 2016
6:55 PM
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Well, Jon, now you've got me all excited like a little kid waiting right before her birthday. I've got a G Special 20, also a Pro-Stock, at Joe's shop as we speak.
Michelle
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harpwrench
1072 posts
Feb 25, 2016
6:39 AM
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Harpaholic I checked my records, you bought a C and low F tuned and gapped 5 years ago, for 55 each including the harps. The others are even older work, I think around '08? Glad they're holding up!
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Harpaholic
847 posts
Feb 25, 2016
8:54 AM
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Wow, time flys!! I do remember the C and LF was my last purchase, didn't realize it had been that long.
Also bought an F, D, and A, and G that you said where close to stage 1, and before that A and C stage 2.
If I remember correctly you hand picked the best candidate Sp20's and you threw in some embossing.
All harps tuned to 7 limit JI with 7 draw tuned down a 1/2 step.
My memory isn't totally gone, ha! ha!
By the way, nice record keeping!
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Feb 25, 2016 1:38 PM
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Harpaholic
851 posts
Feb 25, 2016
1:47 PM
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Joe, are you repairing and customizing all Hohner diatonics? Rockets, Crossovers,
etc:
Are you repairing/customizing any other brands such as Seydel, Suzuki?
I have a few newer harps that I want hot rodded and one or two repairs, all Hohners.
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harpwrench
1073 posts
Feb 25, 2016
3:55 PM
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Deluxe, crossover, sp20, rocket. No MS series and I really don't like dealing with GMs. As long as it says Hohner Affiliated Customizer on the site, I only work on Hohners:)
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Harpaholic
852 posts
Feb 25, 2016
4:08 PM
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Joe, I understand the importance of your affiliation and
respect your loyalty.
Fortunately I just want work done on Hohners.
I lost your email when I got a new phone, are you
willing to post it here or would you prefer I use your website method?
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Feb 25, 2016 4:09 PM
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harpwrench
1074 posts
Feb 25, 2016
4:31 PM
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joe at my website domain
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Harpaholic
853 posts
Feb 25, 2016
10:00 PM
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I just read how Joe Filisko selected Joe Spiers to be Hohners affiliate. Which means his custom harps met or exceeded Joe Filisko's standards.
That's quite an honor
and a testament to his work.
Congratulations Joe!
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Feb 26, 2016 11:31 AM
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528hemi
511 posts
Feb 26, 2016
10:03 AM
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I have had Joe do work when I was starting out on a bunch of SP20's...I still use them and they play like butter. He even put marine band covers on them with opened backs which make them sound great. No OOTB harp comes close to what you receive from Joe even at his entry level setups. He has also done some other work on crossovers and such...They all come back playing great!
Joe will be sending you some more work in the near future.
528hemi
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Diggsblues
1977 posts
Feb 26, 2016
1:21 PM
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Joe why don't you like working on Golden Melodies?
Is it the comb or the reed plates?
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harpwrench
1076 posts
Feb 26, 2016
4:23 PM
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Most of the ones I get have issues that take a lot more time to straighten out, because I'm very particular about things. I don't want to talk about it on here:) Different strokes for different folks.
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