RE: [Harp-L] Re: Walter and SS

["Ronald Tuffel" <ronnyt@xxxxx>]

SJ,

	Just what the Doctor ordered! This is exactly what I've been saying,
you out and about, a few new songs or CD, mini CD to sell along the way for
some extra cash and our eargasms. The addition of Mitch, the DT, and people
getting to check out history on the hoof. You only need to do this a few
seasons for a way to truly let people know what it's all about. I feel that
finally people see the truth of service, an amp that no other has even come
close to, and now even I who have had a few tech adjusted Bassman Amps,
can't imagine having to play through something else than my SJ410, except an
up graded version of the same or a new bomb that you explode on the scene.
Now, I've mastered the small room thing, intermediate sized venue, and
outdoors thing without sound man, with sound man. Mics help with the
different styles. Tom Ellis and Steve "Thunder" Warner have given me the
guns. Steve knows how to make the SJ410 roar. I see no need for pedals, but
people who I play with in two of the very over powered ventures that I am a
part of believe in them. I actually believe that tube settings, bridging,
and custom crystal mic adaptation is all that you truly need to play the
blues. But, one of my crews is influenced by Steve de Bruin from Belgium who
is revolutionary in his approach and a good harp player with a myriad of
pedals. And, the other crew is into heavy metal oriented blues. Power,
wildness, and gadgets! So, I like to eat, so I do the things that get the
jobs. Remember the people we often play for are certainly not purist. In
fact, far from purist, they just want to party. And, that ain't bad. Give
the people what they want! Let them eat cake, or pitas, or whatever they
like. I don't want to get hanged or go to the guillotine! I just want people
to come back for more, so I can afford to buy harps, mics, amps, and all the
necessary stuff to make it all go. And, I'm sure you have a similar
viewpoint to some extent. Let's give the people what they want, and I'm sure
that's you out and about layin' down a few riffs, spreadin' the blues gospel
with your background, experience, first hand knowledge of Sonny Terry, and
those incredible amps!
	People are amazed at the sound, tone, and quality that I have,
especially people who used to play with me. Some say that I sold my soul to
the devil because they feel I have gotten much better. I realize that in
sounding better you do get better. A tremendous amp is no substitute for
being able to get around on this instrument. If you can't play no amp will
make you sound better. In fact, if you can't play these amps will expose
you. Because, before when no one could hear you, any of the SJ series will
let them hear you can't blow. But, if you can get down, these amps finally
let you pour the honey where you meant for it to go! I commend you again for
another tremendous idea and concept. Put it on the road! The sooner the
better!

Be excellent to yourself,

Rockin' Ronny

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx
Sent: samedi, 8. avril 2006 07:05
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Walter and SS

To elaborate a bit from the perspective of the top pro blues players I work

with and myself. Nothing can compare to the sound of a tube amp whose thick

sound drives the speakers, being able to feel the speakers and lean into
them  
when you want, hit solid notes when you want. Of course you need to be able
to 
 pull and drive, it is an interactive experience one cannot get from a 
processed  unit that attempts to simulate that sound. Walter created
progression 
from his  early years with Muddy when he sounded more like SJ 1, to the
amplified 
sound  that he continued to create his spin with. Who knows what he would 
have done  with it, we can sit all day and talk about it, like Jack Johnson 
versus Mohamed  Ali, just opinion. We all have our own tastes. I have heard
some of 
the top  players with a sound that leaves your ears ringing after one set,
no 
matter many  notes they play it all sounds the same shredded sound. Some of 
the best time was  played off the mic through the PA when you could really
hear 
them. Sonny was one  of the greatest as he just sat in front of whatever PA 
system was there and just  played his instrument. There were no special 
requests of what type mic, just as  long as their seating arrangement was
stool on 
the left, chair on the right, it  was outta sight as Brownie would say.
Please 
stay tuned to for updates on the  next part of the journey, Sonny Jr and
Mitch 
Kashmar will be teaming up to  present an all day seminar culminated with a
90 
minute dual harp performance  backed by a 3 piece band, possibly in your 
area. We are working on the details  but basically the structure will be
started 
off with a 2 hour Sonny Terry  seminar given by me where we will delve into
the 
man, and his style. Real life  experiences from the only person alive that 
played harp duets as extensively as  I did, plus working through parts of
songs 
the exemplify his style, breaking  down pieces so you can understand the 
formation of the chords  and soloing riffs. Break, then an hour seminar with
Mitch 
Kashmar,  perhaps the best tongue blocking upper register player I have
heard 
from a  sweetness point of view, along with Chicago tone that comes from 
hanging with  Bill Clarke but mostly being a club warrior or over 25 years. 
Phrasing and  formation of tone will his focus. Mitch and I will cover mics
and their 
 different sounds through amplifiers, effects pedals that enhance, not take

awah from the sound. Break. Amplifier seminar, where by this time the  new 
Double Trouble amp will be out, plus having a 410 to show how tube
substitutions 
can be helpful along with bridging channels and what a custom  crystal mic 
channel does. Long break for dinner. The the show, live  performance with
Mitch 
fronting the band and working together to play  together, not just you solo 
then I solo deal. Depending on enrollment we  are looking at Approx. $229 -
$249 
for this all day rare event. I will  rely on the  good relationship with my 
customers around the US to help  with promotion and for their SJ 410to work 
with. Each place the DT I bring new  to the seminar will be sold for a
discounted 
price of I have to ship it back..  This should be happening in the next year

and a half, when I can say I am done  with surgeries. If groups of guys from

particular areas think the area is right  for us, I am looking to have help
in 
each area from my customer who can work at  PR for that city. I am looking 
forward to live interaction with players again.  The next few rounds of
surgeries 
will be a challenge, more than I expected, I  will keep those that care 
posted. Thank You.   Sonny Jr. 
 
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