Re: [Harp-L] Blending harp with recordings

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Michael Easton wrote:
<I came into the discussions on the Digitech RP200 late...I checked GC 
<and MF online only to find the Digitech RP200
<isn't listed. I'm assuming it was discontinued.

This is true, RP200s are no longer being manufactured. For a short time, 
this means that bargains can be had as retailers blow out their stock to 
make way for the RP150/250/350.  Online retailers like Musicians Friend 
and American Musical Supply are selling the last of their new RP200s for 
less than $90.

Because the device is discontinued, I now own 3--the one I bought 6 
years ago, a backup that I bought for myself, and one my son gave 
me--plus a couple of spare power supplies.  I figure that lot should 
last me for another 20 years if I don't throw the stuff from the back of 
a moving truck. I get way too much value from the RP200 to want to start 
over with another device.

I jammed with Jon Paris (formerly of Johnny Winter's band) in NYC a 
couple of weeks ago, and had the opportunity to use the RP there. The 
first tune was a medium tempo blues in E, and when I began playing I 
heard the unmistakeable, characteristic sound of amped Chicago harp 
cutting through the band--not so much loud and distorted as full of 
authority in the low end of the A harp. Every head in the room turned 
toward the harp.  It was the first time I've really felt that the RP was 
completely the right thing for traditional amped blues.

Regards, Richard Hunter
hunterharp.com
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