Re: [Harp-L] beginner gear?

["Marc Molino" <mmolino54@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think Jon Gindick sells the same setup Rich describes below on his 
website:
http://www.gindick.com/Engine/Shopping/catalog.asp?store=6&category=353

He also sells a "Hatbox" US Blue Amplifier ($50; or $100 for the amplifier 
and a Bottle of Blues Mic @ same site as above). There's a YouTube video of 
him demo-ing it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxZzD3aNPD4

Being a newbie myself, the only amplification I've messed with thus far is 
holding a glass or mug while I'm playing. That, and the stairwell of the 
building where I work make me almost sound like I know what I'm doing.

good luck,
marc moliino




From: "Rich" <blues-harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "46long Blake" <46long@xxxxxxxxx>, "HARP!" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] beginner gear?
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 02:39:16 -0800

BTW, here's a SEVENTY DOLLAR ($70) mike and amp rig (complete with cable) on
eBay that *I own* (no connection to seller), that completely blew me away -
and the whole thing'll fit in your pocket and doesn't even need to be
plugged in (runs on 9V battery).  Yeah, 250 milliwatts ain't gonna blow you
away, but the tone is RIGHT THERE and amazingly loud for the price, maybe
even loud enough for a small cafe, and certainly loud enough for practice
and for a beginner.  Wholeheartedly recommended.  And, when she decides to
upgrade, the microphone's a keeper.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bottle-O-Blues-Harmonica-mic-and-Smokey-amp-Harp-Mic_W0QQitemZ290089860533QQihZ019QQcategoryZ16228QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Rich

----- Original Message -----
From: "46long Blake" <46long@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "HARP!" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 12:16 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] beginner gear?


| Hey, folks. I was just asked by a relative beginner (can play a little -
| single notes, bend a little, knows a couple blues moves) who is really
eager
| to get an amp and mic.  I'm sure this has been discussed ad-nauseum, but
as
| I don't want to turn her over to the sharks at the big box music stores,
| could any of you kind people quickly suggest a harp-friendly beginner's
| setup?  This will be used for in-home practice and fun for the forseeable
| future. My guess is that she'd like to stay within the $200-$400 range
| total. Thanks!
|
|  - Blake
|
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| Blake Taylor
| http://46long.com
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