Re: [Harp-L] Small amps and gigs

["David Brown" <nonidesign@xxxxxxxxx>]

I agree. I have tried this. It's up to the drummer in that his volume is
what typically sets the level when trying to keep things manageable at lower
volumes. If he/she has a jazz sensibility with regards to volume it should
be OK. If he/she has a rock attitude.....good luck ;-)

On 10/15/07, Special20 <special20harp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> It will work great, but you need a drummer who is sympathetic to what you
> are trying to do...
>
>
>
> On 10/15/07, Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I keep on telling my guitarist that we could do small to small/medium
> > gigs with 5 watt amps.
> >
> > The set up we use at rehearsals  is Harp 5 watt amp, Guitar 5 watt
> > amp, Bass 25 watt amp and drums.
> > I am using a HarpGear 5F1 and he has an Epiphone Valve Jr.
> >
> > My belief is that this set up is big enough to do small gigs and that
> > for medium size venues we could just boost the amps in the PA for the
> > extra fill to the room.
> > The guitarist and drummer are a little sceptical, however the
> > guitarist is keen to try it out!
> >
> > Can anybody confirm this? Does anyone do this?
> >
> > I have heard that Helge Tallqvist does this, and others as well?
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
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