Re: [Harp-L] Harpgear HG50 review

["Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

I would absolutely love to play one of those amps.  Anybody in the Miami /
Palm Beach vicinity?  I got what I think is a good amp.  Actually several
amps.

When I started reading this post -  and I read 4x10's  (50W)  I couldn't
help myself.

I just had to go turn on my old 68 blackfaced super reverb and do a little
bit of jammin.  I know.  It's not a real tweed circuit, and it's not 50W -
maybe 35 on a good day.  But it's 4x10's and is a real nice amp.  And I just
had a real nice session.  All by myself.

I know the neighbors got the concert!

And then came back and sit here typing.

Thanks for the spur in my saddle.  I needed that!

Still would like to play with one of Brian's creations.

PEACE
Scott
Believe in Magic!
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From: <TheVinoKing@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Harpgear HG50 review


>
> What can I say? Brian Purdy is one heck of an innovative amp
> designer/builder & and a nice guy to do business with. The newest addition
to the Harpgear
> family is the HG50, a 4x10, 50w tweed amp. As most harp players  go
through in
> their quest for the perfect amp, I have played through many  "boutique"
models
> made specifically for harmonicas & vintage amps that are  known to be
prime
> for the tone we all want. Honestly, even though there are  other decent
amps
> out there, nothing holds a candle to the HG50. It's definitely  not a one
trick
> pony. Brian did his homework on how to design an amp with almost  no
feedback
> issues and an array of tone you can dial in to suit your taste.  I am
ecstatic
> to own this amp.
>
> I have played in some medium size to large rooms recently, and the HG50
did
> not need to be miced through the sound system. This is one loud amp
whenever
> you want it to be, and it has a full range of tone! I was amazed at the
deep
> low-end & how well the highs & mids fit perfectly. When I play out  at
volume
> between 5-7, or am practicing at home between 1-2, the HG50 breaks up
where I
> want it to. If you find yourself near any of the harp players who  use the
> HG50 (Brian Purdy, himself or Jason Ricci, etc.) who are scheduled for a
gig,
> please GO SEE THEM & hear the HG50 for yourself.
>
> Last, but not least, I've had the honor of owning & playing  through every
> model of the Harpgear amps. Brian does exquisite work on  every amp he has
> designed! They all sound great & I highly recommend  them all.
>
> - Scott Nickerson
>
>
>
>
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