RE: [Harp-L] small amp, big venue?

["Michael Peloquin" <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "46long Blake" <46long@xxxxxxxxx>

> My only amp (which I love) is a
> '62 Princeton. I worry that it might not be enough amp for the gig. No line 
> out.  I don't know the size of the room, but from the website it would 
> appear to be a 250 seat theater with bar area behind it. It's not a huge 
> venue, obviously, but bigger than anything I've used the amp in. So, if 
> this is my only amp, what approach should I take so I can hear myself, be 
> heard, and not feed back (I haven't had to worry about feedback for years 
> now - I forget the on-stage rules). Should I look to borrow a beefier amp?

just have the sound guy mic it throught the PA--mic'd will sound more 
natural than a line out. Line out is usually used for bass & keys. Th 
espeaker itself is a big part of harp & guitar sounds. (so I am told)
***Also, maybe set your amp more as a monitor for you-in front of you, 
facing back at angle to your face. He could put a little of you into the 
monitors for the other harp lovers in the band.

Michael Peloquin
http://tinyurl.com/5tpjg
http://www.harpsax.com

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