[Harp-L] Re:Dream amps

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I'd, of course have to agree with Andy's testimonial to the Hurricane V8 
amplifier. I wrote the original review
of the Hurricane V8 several years back that was published in the 
American Harmonica Newsletter. The review
model of the Hurricane was given serial number 001. I purchased that amp 
from Gary since I was so impressed
with the sound. Gary indicated to me the amp used slightly different 
components from the production models,
yielding just a few extra watts. Mine is all black alligator tolex with 
red piping, and also has the line out feature.
Plugged into the house PA you can be heard on an equal footing with the 
guitar(s). Of all my amps, it's still the
go-to for most of my gigs.

Bill Otten

> > Andy Vincent wrote:
> > However, I bought (from a harp-L posting a few years back) what I consider
> > to be the best small amp I have ever played through - a Hurricane V-8 made by
> > Gary Drouin in Florida. typical Champ-like setup tube-wise (5Y3, 6V6, 12AX7),
> > 8"  speaker in a cool looking white ostrich face/ brown "gator" sides covering
> > with  a black round speaker grill cloth with a white musical note in the
> > center. I  just checked and his old website isn't there any more. It has a
> > line 
> > out on the  back and in a pinch I've used just this amp lined out to a nice PA
> > and been  pretty happy with my sound. It works very well for recording and low
> > volume duos  (harp & guitar), and it is nice and light and small for an older
> > guy to  carry. 
> >
> > Any one else here have one or know where I can get another one?
> >
> > Andy Vincent
> >
> >    
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