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From: Randy Goodhew
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:25:12 -0400
Subject: Re: Hering Chromatics

Hi Danny:

FWIW, I have a Hering Charlie Musselwhite Chromatic that I purchased
last year from Farrells. Mine has the black ABS plastic comb and raw
brass reed plates. Richard said that it was given to him by Alberto when
that model first hit the States. I bought it _real_ cheap with the
caveat that Farrels wouldn't be stocking the CM model in the future.

Just for info...

Danny Wilson wrote:
>
> Don Van Doornik writes:
>
> "I just called F&R Farrells to inquire about the Hering Charlie
> Musselwhite Chromatic (701). They said they aren't carrying it because
> "it's the same as the 501 but costs twice as much." I was under the
> impression that the 701 had a acrylic comb, and the 501 an ABS plastic
> comb. Did Hering change the 701? I know they've been having problems
> keeping up with demand..."
>
> Be assured the Hering Charlie Musselwhite 7148 Chromatic is not "the
> same as the 501 but costs twice as much."
>
> You are correct in that the 7148 has a machined acrylic comb, as opposed
> to the 5158 Chromatic, which has the black ABS plastic comb. This in
> itself makes it worth more, BUT... the 7148 reed plates are chrome
> plated, and are also has thicker than the 5148 model.
>
> The reason Richard Farrell has been telling this untruth about the 7148,
> can only be conjecture, but he has been doing so ever since the 7148 was
> introduced. It is fact he wishes to not carry the 7148, but they are
> available through Harp City, Harp Depot, Joe's Virtual Music, and
> Elderly Instruments.
>
> The full retail price on the 5148 is $85.95, while the price of the 7148
> is $105.95. "Twice as much"???
>
> For more info on the Hering line, check the websites at:
> http://www.bassharp.com/hering.htm and http://www.heringharp.com
>
> Thanks for the opportunity to set the record straight.
>
> Danny
> --
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- --
Randy Goodhew
Thoroughbred Harmonica Co.
Morning View, Kentucky
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