Re: [Harp-L] GEAR II

[Joel Fritz <jfritz666@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

CHARLES BASSI wrote:
> It's been great reading everyone's replies to this thread.
> Part of my frustration, initially, can probably better
> be phrased along these lines than the way I phrased it 
> in my original post - 
> Is a hard-to-find "vintage" Fender Champ really all that
>  much better, sound-wise, than a readily available Fender Pro Junior?
> In other words, what is readily available NOW to the 
> harp player to provide a great classic tone?
> I know one's sound is very subjective, and one's sound starts 
> with good acoustic tone, but I believe
> HOW you amplify makes a big difference in your sound.
>
> Regards,
>
> Charles
> _______________________________________________


Try the following search on Ebay to see a bunch of vintage low powered 
amps.  One that's not in perfect condition can be restored for not too 
much.  Almost anything will need a cap job and a grounded power cord.

I think the Pro Junior sounds pretty good.


Looks like you may have to paste the search string in two parts because 
of line wrap.

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