HarpNinja
875 posts
Dec 17, 2010
6:24 AM
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I would like a purple comb for a Golden Melody. This is mostly in tribute to Chris, as I know he had a love of both the GM and purple. Skol Vikings! Well, maybe more so next you.
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Mike
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toddlgreene
2266 posts
Dec 17, 2010
6:47 AM
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I posted on another thread that Chris told me he'd build me one last year when the Saints went all the way...He jokingly said he would make me a purple one, thinking that might be a jab, since he was a Vikes fan...it turns out that it's my favorite color. I never held him to it.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1282 posts
Dec 17, 2010
6:51 AM
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did he have a favorite key of harp?
Last Edited by on Dec 17, 2010 6:52 AM
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Buzadero
665 posts
Dec 17, 2010
6:52 AM
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If some capable craftsman would generate some Michalek Purple combs, I would very much like to be included.
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~Buzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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HarpNinja
878 posts
Dec 17, 2010
6:55 AM
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I know he can make purple (he had a couple on harps at SPAH), but I think it was a rare enough request that he didn't do it much. I ordered some MB combs and he didn't have purple available at the time so I got some SWEET blue and green.
I know he liked the lower keys like G, A, and Low F. Can't readily recall a favorite, but A is sticking in my mind.
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Mike
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Last Edited by on Dec 17, 2010 6:56 AM
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Joch230
341 posts
Dec 17, 2010
7:11 AM
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I do remember his listing what harps were in his gig bag and I think he had more Bb harps than any other key. That stuck in my mind. Don't know if it was a favorite or just a practicality.
-John
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Todd Parrott
235 posts
Dec 17, 2010
10:28 AM
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Mike,
I showed this purple gemstone comb to Chris at SPAH and he loved it.
I got it from Chris Reynolds. Maybe he can make you one, or a purple dymondwood if you want one.
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toddlgreene
2268 posts
Dec 17, 2010
10:34 AM
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I love that, Todd! I'd be interested in one or two if he also makes them for MB, SP20s or Lee Oskars.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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toddlgreene
2270 posts
Dec 17, 2010
11:03 AM
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Looks like Russian Lavender. Royal Plum is nice-looking as well.
Chris Reynold's Gemstone composite color chart
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Rubes
180 posts
Dec 17, 2010
12:50 PM
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I was just about to order two black jeans combs from Chris....
Anyone got some purple jeans? They would have been terrific!
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toddlgreene
2271 posts
Dec 17, 2010
1:01 PM
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If anyone here does have purple jeans, please post a video wearing them and singing the Barney theme song before you shred them to make composite combs...I'm sure Chris would want the same.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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Kyzer Sosa
911 posts
Dec 17, 2010
1:10 PM
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I have two MB combs he sent me, sitting on my desk as i have yet to obtain the screws need for assembly. I asked for red and blue, he sent me red and purple.
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toddlgreene
2272 posts
Dec 17, 2010
1:17 PM
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if you don't want the purple one, I'll buy it from you. I know, fat chance...
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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HarpNinja
883 posts
Dec 17, 2010
2:04 PM
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I am going to order the purple one or maybe a black one from him in the next day or two. Either that or brass...can't decide.
I noticed that when it comes to composite combs, Buddha's were about half the cost of anything else I've found online. I am surprised they are running $50 or more for the dymawood ones. :(
But, I need to get back to CR with a final decision, lol.
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Mike
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HarpNinja
884 posts
Dec 17, 2010
2:37 PM
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http://www.builderofstuff.com/gemchart.html
Just added to his site...I went with Russian Lavender.
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Mike
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Todd Parrott
237 posts
Dec 17, 2010
8:28 PM
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Mike, I know Chris Reynolds' combs are more expensive, but the workmanship is truly amazing and I have to admit that they are superior to some other custom combs I've seen. His combs are machined perfectly, which would make sense being that he is a machinist by profession. They are worth every penny of the extra money in my opinion.
Randy Sandoval does equally amazing work as well, though I believe his specialty is Corian (and I don't think he offers dymondwood, but he does offer purple heart).
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Blowyourbrassoff
15 posts
Dec 18, 2010
9:21 PM
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In response to the cost of my combs, it's all about choices really. My goal has always been to offer customers as many options as I possibly can. When it comes to materials like the dymondwood and gemstone or fantasy marble there are just so many options that in order to offer them all I can't possibly stock the material ahead of time. So by giving customers more choices of comb models and colors I often have to order the material for each job if it's different. When you add up the cost of materials and shipping if I only charged $25 for a comb I'd lose money on every order. I could absolutely sell them for $25, but I'd only be offering a couple of colors instead of letting the customer chose whatever color they want.
And thank you for the kind words Todd.
Chris R
blowyourbrassoff.com
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