[Harp-L] Importance of "boutique" amps



Owners of high dollar amps, including myself, enjoy and praise them.

Many, including working musicians, cannot afford ultimate amps.

BUT DON'T FORGET- HIGH DOLLAR/VINTAGE/MAXI-MOJO AMPS DON'T MAKE THE PLAYER!!

Everything a player needs (though not exactly what they may want) is there in a Bassman reissue with suitable tubes, readily available used for around $500. The ultimate adds 10% above this.

My playing would be better if I spent the time in the woodshed instead of holding a soldering iron.

A couple of years ago I attended a festival that had Rick Estrin/Little Charlie and the T birds on the bill. The organizers provided the amps. Rick played first, and tried a BF Super Reverb. After a few toots, he switched to a Fender Hodrod Deville. Kim Wilson also used the Deville. Both players were wonderful, as expected. Their distinctive individual styles and sounds were fully apparent despite the shared pedestrian equipment.

Jim





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