RE: [Harp-L] Rod Piazza gear at Tampa Blues Fest - blow by blow

["Dennis Alters" <dennisaltersmd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree totally. Rod combines lip and pucker. He has very deep tone and
although he is meticulous about the mic, cord, amp etc. it all starts at his
orifice. In our classes it is clear. Also look at Rod's windup and how he
exhales from the entire body. It is like he is uncoiling. However, even
seated Rod's tone is huge. No law suit needed. Come to our classes and you
can experience this, enjoy the musical atmosphere that Rod and Honey create
and really enjoy learning.

Regards,

Doc

Dennis B. Alters, MD, Inc.
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Neurology
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From: lil Buddha [mailto:ltlbuddha@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:39 PM
To: mjmeadors@xxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Rod Piazza gear at Tampa Blues Fest - blow by blow

On 5/9/06, mjmeadors@xxxxxxx <mjmeadors@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I had never seen Rod play before,
>

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>

GEEZ - the harp WAS BARELY IN HIS MOUTH and the big tone was there.   I know
> what most of you will say, that it is Rod's technique all the way, but I
> really think that his mic and the box are fundamental to his sound now.
> That's just how I saw it, so sue me.
>
> Of course equipment has an affect on your sound. But as has been stated
many times, good tone starts before you plug in. In Rod's case, I have sat 5
feet in front of him with no amp or mic and his tone is solid. And, my
opinion, there is more to his particular sound than tone depth. But this is
not an apologia for Rod or anyone in particular, just an observation that
booming tone will not come out of any gear if good tone does not go in.