RE: [Harp-L] Gear

["Bobby \" BlackHat\" Walters" <bobby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charles,

I feel your pain man.  I would love to own a Sonny Jr., if I could afford
it.  I know the investment is a good one, but getting front $$ is tough.  A
good friend has one and it sounds awesome.  However, like many (perhaps
most) harp players I'm not raking in the big bucks.  Consequently, I have to
go with what I can afford.  I currently have a Bassman 59 RI and Sonny
kindly gave me a few tips on what tubes I needed to make it better.  So
until the big paycheck comes, I will have to hone my chops so that I sound
good no matter what amp I'm playing out of.  I do find it curious that the
harp legends (Little Walter, Sonny Boy, etc) didn't have the choices we have
today but they set the standard we all try learn and emulate.  How did they
do it?  Chops man Chops!

Bobby BlackHat
http://bobbyblackhat.com
http://blackroseblues.com



-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of CHARLES BASSI
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 2:01 PM
To: SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx
Cc: Harp-L
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Gear

Okay -

No way am I dissing you or your excellent amplifiers.
My frustration is based on:

1) I am an idiot when it comes to electronics, and the array of products
available for harp players (which is pretty much a "niche" market) is
totally bewildering to me.

2) My financial situation is not what I would wish it to be at present.

3) We are pretty much in the position of having to adapt products which were
designed for guitar to a harp/microphone input - generally less than ideal.

4) We have to compete with guitar players who will not turn down.

I believe your amplifiers address these problems, and more, and from what I
understand, their sound is exceptional.  I understand what you are saying
about what it costs to produce an amplifier specifically for harp players.
So, again, please don't think in any way I'm dissing what you are doing.  I
was venting a little personal frustration based on the above, which is
really just about me.

Charles




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  Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 9:15 AM
  Subject: [Harp-L] Gear


  Gee Charles, why don't you spend tens of thousands on research, build a
  product from scratch with all the overhead and business hassles and
outpouring of
  money, then offer it to us for $500, I will take TWO>
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