Re: [Harp-L] Re: Art Tube MP

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

<<The fact that these preamps are so inexpensive can actually benefit  
recording harmonicas>>
 
Good idea.
 
Many tube powered guitar/harp amps are SO NOISY..  Fender, Vox  etc...No 
problem on stage, but a pain when recording.
 
I intend to try one of the little tube preamps and DI, when I next  want to 
record "electric" style harp.
 
Many years ago I used a 1960's 4 watt Selmar "Little Giant" guitar amp  for 
recording,  which sounded great on records, with very little "noise" or  
"Hum"... When it packed up I chucked it away... BIG MISTAKE... Wish I still had  it.
 
Lately I use a solid state Pignose amplifier for recording, the battery  
powered smallest one.... It sounds great for harp on record, with a vocal mic or  
a Crystal Balls JT-30.
 
Best wishes
John "Whiteboy" Walden
London
England