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1. Greg Heumann Volume Control (Paul Routledge)
2. Re: Greg Heumann Volume Control (Harpmac01@xxxxxxx)
3. Other Harp message list information please (Dennis Alters, MD)
4. Airtight Soul's Voice? (Jonathan Metts)
5. Strictly Dance Fever (Steve Shaw)
6. Re: Strictly Dance Fever (Paul Routledge)
7. Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Subject: TINNITUS - Ringing in the ears
- hearing loss (EGS1217@xxxxxxx)
8. Re: Strictly Dance Fever (Planet Harmonica)
9. Fwd: [Harp-L] Greg Heumann Volume Control (John K.)
10. Hohner Blues harp vs. Marine Band... and repair !!!
(Milehighdrums@xxxxxxx)
11. Re: Strictly Dance Fever (Steve Shaw)
12. Hohner Blues Harp vs Marine Band (Tim Bennett)
13. Re: Strictly Dance Fever and "blues" harp (sean stephens)
14. Re: Strictly Dance Fever and "blues" harp (Steve Shaw)
15. Re: Hohner Blues harp vs. Marine Band... and repair !!!
(Paul Routledge)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 13:45:36 +0100
From: Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Greg Heumann Volume Control
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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OK here's the lowdown on the Greg Heumann Inline Volume Control.
Firstly let me say that I have no financial interest in this product or
any affiliation with the manufacturers of this product.
This is purely a review of my own experience of this product to enable
others to make an informed decision on whether or not they would like
one.
AB Test
Fender Pro Jr - Turner CX original Turner element - Custom Marine Band
Harp
Fender Pro Jr - Astatic JT30 - Controlled Reluctance element - Custom
Marine Band Harp
Aesthetics
It's very well built and looks sturdy enough to withstand the rigours
of gig use.
It's about the size of a disposable lighter.
Results of AB test
The volume control does cut some of the lows with a crystal element at
low volumes, but Greg admits this anyway.
With the CR element I could tell no discernible difference between
using the volume control inline and playing without it on the overall
tone. I would assume that this is the same with CM & Dynamic elements.
I did think that overall with both mics I had to turn up my amp
slightly to achieve the same volume level that I had when not using the
volume control.
But that's not really a problem and just meant that I was able to
overdrive my amp a little more.
The problems with losing the low end tones of the crystal element could
be fixed by altering your amps tone settings I suppose ( that option
isn't available on the Pro Jr ! ).
I also felt that I experienced the loss of some of the natural sustain
that you get with the crystal elements on the the low end tones.
Customer Service
Greg was quick to reply to my emails and very interested in my opinions
on his volume control.
He includes plenty of information with the volume control that explains
the best way to use it and also tells you that you may experience some
loss of low end tones at low volumes. He also guarantees his product
for 12 months.
The Future
I personally would like to see Greg pursue the problems associated with
crystal elements and see if he can discover a way round them.
Conclusions
I think that this volume control represents good value for money and
also means that you don't have to alter your vintage mics by fitting
volume or on / off controls to them.
To be honest I don't know if i will use it at all of my gigs. But it
will definitely come in handy on those gigs where I have to play at
high volumes. It will enable me to switch off my mic when I am not
using it, thus ensuring no feedback
If you need a volume control or on / off control and don't want to
alter that vintage mic then I would try one of these.
Just one last thought on the crystal problems. I wonder if the Mojo
inline volume control and the original Asataic inline volume control
cuts those low end frequencies as well ?
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 09:36:25 EDT
From: Harpmac01@xxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Greg Heumann Volume Control
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <81.29030b96.2fd30859@xxxxxxx>
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yeah there is a slight loss of bottom end from the mojo inline(with a
crystal element in) much the same as Greg's i suspect, but Greg's vol pot
looks
better thought out, construction wise i mean, i had three all in from the
guys
at mojo hand, cos where the switchcraft connector joins the barrel it was
shaky and although they replaced it without hesitation a year or so down
the line
the one i have now is much the same now starting to shake and loosen, also
the mojo hand in line vol is a good wee bit dearer than the heumann vol, so
i
may look into one in the near future, but hopefully with the addition of
our
new piano player our overall volume will drop a wee bit more and i'll be
sorted! now where is that upright bass player got to? any of you fine
american
chaps fancy joining a cool scottish blues band in a very cold climate with
very little to do, no real cash for your playing , lots of rain, a rough,
tough
dialect to get used to, man who could refuse all that !!!!!
mac
_www.thegroovecats.co.uk_ (http://www.thegroovecats.co.uk)
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 07:34:48 -0700
From: "Dennis Alters, MD" <dennisaltersmd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Other Harp message list information please
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi,
Was interested in posting the information about Rod Piazza's class on the
other harmonica message boards. I don't frequent them so if someone could
inform me about the names and how to get on them I would appreciate it.
Having a nice response to my post on Rod's class and thought it would be a
good idea to let the other players know about it.
Thanks,
Dennis "Doc" Alters
Dennis B. Alters, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Neurology
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 10:20:20 -0500
From: "Jonathan Metts" <jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Airtight Soul's Voice?
To: <Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <000e01c56918$ec32c910$6400a8c0@Jonny>
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I just got a Bushman Soul's Voice in Low D, and there are things I like
about it and things I don't. The blow bending lives up to the hype...it is
beautiful and easy to do on all holes from 7-10, every step. This is the
first harp I've had that I can fully bend hole 10. On the other hand, I
haven't achieved a stable overblow yet, on any hole. I'm also having
trouble getting even the first step of draw bending on holes 1-3. I realize
this may be due to the low tuning and not the make of the harp, but I can
hear a lot of air leaking. Being that all my other harps have been Lee
Oskars and Hohners, I'm wondering if the maintenance for Bushmans is any
different? Does anyone have recommendations for how to seal this thing up?
(My goal is to play "Amazing Grace" in 2nd position like Jason Ricci does on
his Low D, but that requires full control of hole 3, and right now I have
none on this harp...I can play the song on my regular D Special 20, but it's
just not as magical in the higher octave.)
Jonathan Metts
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:13:20 +0100
From: "Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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Here's a question for UK members! Who's the guy playing very tasty
harmonica for one of the couples in the final of Strictly Dance Fever on
BBC1? I wish to emphasise to all that I was NOT watching the programme
myself - my wife called me into the other room to hear the harp player!
Steve
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 18:25:03 +0100
From: Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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Yeah We believe you Steve !!!!
Sorry don't know the answer to your question though.
Paul
On 4 Jun 2005, at 18:13, Steve Shaw wrote:
> Here's a question for UK members! Who's the guy playing very tasty
> harmonica for one of the couples in the final of Strictly Dance Fever
> on BBC1? I wish to emphasise to all that I was NOT watching the
> programme myself - my wife called me into the other room to hear the
> harp player!
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
> HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
> READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 13:31:27 EDT
From: EGS1217@xxxxxxx
Subject: Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Subject: TINNITUS - Ringing in the ears
- hearing loss
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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Steve Shaw responds:
"Hi Elizabeth
I've had tinnitus for 15 years, and about 10 years ago I had lots of tests,
and thankfully I have a type of tinnitus that's not associated with hearing
loss. I have two permanent sounds in my right ear, one very high-pitched
and the other a low rumble. They are there all the time. I'm no great
believer in mind-over-matter, but in this particular instance it has worked
for me. I emphasise that I'm speaking very personally, and what works for
me is not the basis of advice for anyone else. But I decided that this
scourge was for me and me alone to conquer. Tinnitus support groups and
the
like are just not for me. I now live quite happily with it, though
absolute
silence is a luxury I can rarely afford! Harp content - listening to and
playing music are exceptionally therapeutic. Playing especially!
Steve
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm";
........I hear you, Steve, and can't disagree at all. I'm not a joiner
either, much preferring to take care of my physical problems myself as much
as
possible. But a lot of folks had the spelling of tinnitus wrong and I
thought
if others wanted to do the research it'd be easier to provide what I'd
already found. I do like the idea of drowning those noises out with music
<G> -
that's probably what keeps you practicing to be as good a harpist as you
are.
Great incentive!
Even without tinnitus, I have music playing all the time at home. Couldn't
imagine life without it. I did want to add that certain medications can
also
cause tinnitus and muffled hearing so for some folks it's a Catch-22
situation and I knew someone other than my Dad who suffered terribly
because of the
noises. It is a serious and horrible problem for far too many people. I'm
thankful I'm not among their ranks, yet.
Elizabeth
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 19:48:50 +0200
From: "Planet Harmonica" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
To: "Paul Routledge" <kingley@xxxxxxxxxx>, <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <002801c5692d$aab153c0$0a6f790a@generic>
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It was Julian Jackson, and I just noticed that he managed to put up the clip
of that particular piece on his website http://julian-jackson.com/
Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Routledge
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
Yeah We believe you Steve !!!!
Sorry don't know the answer to your question though.
Paul
On 4 Jun 2005, at 18:13, Steve Shaw wrote:
> Here's a question for UK members! Who's the guy playing very tasty
> harmonica for one of the couples in the final of Strictly Dance Fever
> on BBC1? I wish to emphasise to all that I was NOT watching the
> programme myself - my wife called me into the other room to hear the
> harp player!
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
> HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
> READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
>
>
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:57:34 -0000
From: "John K." <jkuzloski@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Fwd: [Harp-L] Greg Heumann Volume Control
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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--- In harp-l-archives@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxx> wrote:
OK here's the lowdown on the Greg Heumann Inline Volume Control.
<big snip>
To be honest I don't know if i will use it at all of my gigs. But it
will definitely come in handy on those gigs where I have to play at
high volumes. It will enable me to switch off my mic when I am not
using it, thus ensuring no feedback
Thanks for the review, Paul. Just an aside: for those looking for the
specific function of
having an on/off without altering a vintage mike, I've been exclusively
using the Planet
Waves instrument cable with the built in on/off. It works great -- silent
on/off and silent
switching of microphones. I have no financial interest in the planet waves
product.
--john k.
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 15:20:29 EDT
From: Milehighdrums@xxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Hohner Blues harp vs. Marine Band... and repair !!!
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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Hi everybody,
... I have a hohner Blues harp (not to confuse with the cheaper Blues Band
harp also made by Hohner...) that needs a new reed, ... or draw plate.
Can
these be purchased seperatly like the Lee Oscars ??? Is this harp the same
as
a marine Band ???, ... it has a wooden comb and looks alot like a Marine,
...except for the cover plate of course... .
It's a great day to harp in Colorado...
bye bye,
Mile High Harper
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 20:53:48 +0100
From: "Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <BAY104-F208883ABA2F37D8D2FE551A2F90@xxxxxxx>
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>From: "Planet Harmonica" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>It was Julian Jackson, and I just noticed that he managed to put up the
>clip of that particular piece on his website http://julian-jackson.com/
>
>Ben
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Routledge
> Yeah We believe you Steve !!!!
>
> Sorry don't know the answer to your question though.
>
> Paul
Thanks, Ben, my wife was very impressed that I came up with an answer so
quickly! And as for Paul - I can't have been watching as I was sending my
email to the list - and I'm a very slow typist! Defensive or what... ;-)
Cheers
Steve
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 16:10:29 -0500
From: "Tim Bennett" <timbennett@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Hohner Blues Harp vs Marine Band
To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Message-ID: <410-22005664211029142@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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You can buy replacement reed plates for the Hohner MS Blues Harp. (Unlesss
it's a really old Blues Harp that is put together with nails.)
It sin't the same as a Marine Band. The MS harps are slightly longer
(1/4"?) than the nandmade harps.
Tim Bennett
Indianapolis, IN
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 22:36:44 +0100 (BST)
From: sean stephens <thepriapist@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever and "blues" harp
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <20050604213644.46433.qmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
--- Planet Harmonica <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> It was Julian Jackson, and I just noticed that he
> managed to put up the clip of that particular piece
> on his website http://julian-jackson.com/
>
> Ben
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Routledge
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 7:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever
>
> I must confess that I was watching said show
(fabulous dancing!)and thought the chrom solo piece
was
sublime.At end during applause there was a brief view
of player,chrom and mike in hand although I didnt
recognise him.
Have to add while on a confessional note and mindful
of the risk of offending any listers of the fairer sex
or those pure of heart; Being a single guy and not
,maybe, getting out enough,I came upon (poor choice of
words as will become apparent!)some of the hottest
country harp playing I have ever heard (think
Buffalo,Mccoy et al)while watching a skin
flick(against my will!).The movie omitted any musical
credits(probably per players request)but it was some
of the fastest most fluid and inventive playing
,honest.I wont go into position discussions but would
love to know the players Id.
sorry if this offends but needed to get it off, my
chest of course.
Regards (and probably goodbye!)
Sean
> Yeah We believe you Steve !!!!
>
> Sorry don't know the answer to your question
> though.
>
> Paul
> On 4 Jun 2005, at 18:13, Steve Shaw wrote:
>
> > Here's a question for UK members! Who's the guy
> playing very tasty
> > harmonica for one of the couples in the final of
> Strictly Dance Fever
> > on BBC1? I wish to emphasise to all that I was
> NOT watching the
> > programme myself - my wife called me into the
> other room to hear the
> > harp player!
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
> > HEAR my CD clips:
> http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
> > READ review of my CD:
> http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> > http://harp-l.org/mailman/listinfo/harp-l
> >
>
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 23:01:02 +0100
From: "Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Strictly Dance Fever and "blues" harp
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <BAY104-F363986D844B127164BDD33A2F90@xxxxxxx>
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>I must confess that I was watching said show
>(fabulous dancing!)and thought the chrom solo piece was sublime.
An honest man at least....
>.....I came upon (poor choice of
>words as will become apparent!)some of the hottest
>country harp playing I have ever heard (think
>Buffalo,Mccoy et al)while watching a skin
>flick(against my will!).
...well, maybe not...
>I wont go into position discussions... Sean
Keep diggin' Sean! Heheh! It was a good bit of harp-playing though, wasn't
it. Even Graham Norton (eek) said so!
All the best
Steve
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica
HEAR my CD clips: http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm
READ review of my CD: http://www.irishmusicreview.com/sshaw.htm
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2005 23:02:05 +0100
From: Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Blues harp vs. Marine Band... and repair
!!!
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <10f7d63c1253d312ee7bed97f0aa45f8@xxxxxxxxxx>
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You should be able to buy them from Harponline
Hope this helps
Paul
On 4 Jun 2005, at 20:20, Milehighdrums@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> ... I have a hohner Blues harp (not to confuse with the cheaper Blues
> Band
> harp also made by Hohner...) that needs a new reed, ... or draw
> plate. Can
> these be purchased seperatly like the Lee Oscars ??? Is this harp
> the same as
> a marine Band ???, ... it has a wooden comb and looks alot like a
> Marine,
> ...except for the cover plate of course... .
>
> It's a great day to harp in Colorado...
>
> bye bye,
> Mile High Harper
> _______________________________________________
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> Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
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