[Harp-L] Re: controlling amp feedback

["M. N." <mnessmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Over the years I've had my share of feedback problems and tried my share of 
gear-based solutions, from EQs to tube subs to pedal mods. But you want to 
know what gave me the best results? Learning to tongue block - which, in 
turn, prompted me to get a deeper, more resonant and - yes - louder acoustic 
sound.
Same thing when I learned to play overblows ..... by learning that 
technique, my overall tone became more full, no matter what technique I use. 
(Certainly a lot of credit too should go to Jerry Portnoy for his 
instructional CD set, which I purchased in 1998, and to Jason Ricci who was 
my teacher for a few years in South Florida).
Anyway, as your sound gets louder and more resonant, you can get fat amped 
tone with the amp or PA at a lower setting. The result? Less feedback. YMMV.
MN

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