[Harp-L] Amp Replacement (continued)

[B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Frank,
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I like to try different set-ups, so here goes:
If you are bored with or don't find gear interesting, please do not read further.
Just kidding. Read on.
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1). Hi-Z mic into Lone Wolf Harp Delay into PA. Nice, a little gain and crunch with delay. A minimalist approach.
2). " " into Holmes Harp Commander III into PA. This is a great tool from a great guy who will discuss any issues. For price, it is worth it. I have usedÂpedals with it through it'sÂbuilt inÂeffects loop. It is rugged and compact, has features like use as head phone amp, DI box, some adjustments for distortion, gain, line out to amp, and more.
For traveling, this wouldÂis great primary and to have as a back-up.
ÂAgain, if you don't like gear, stop here!
3.)Hi-Z mic into MASCO tube head into PA. Wow, vintage tubes head with line-out to PA.
I just got a little 8 watter todayÂthat I am itching to try soon. Of course, tubes stuff is bulkier and more fragile, so, I have to be in the mood, but the sound...
4). ''ÂÂÂ 'ÂÂ into small amp with line out (Terry Dobbs, Mr. Valco modded two Valco Supremes with a line out that reduces voltage at a tap-out on speaker rim and goes to PA). WOW! 
I have had to use a DI box into PA if I had hum. This scheme and the HHC III allow the use of an amp as aÂmonitor so the harp can be lower in the stage monitors, as well.
5.) Hi-Z mic into ART tube pre-amp (swap out cheap 12 AX 7 for a 12 AY or AU 7 carefully) and into PA. A nice compact, fairly rugged, tubular solution (if nothing else, you can know you are loyal to tubes, and who isn't?). This is practical and inexpensive.
6.) head 'em off at the pass...
 Of course, with good skills, a memorable performance can be had by all, by simply playing through the stage mic. The real tube is in the head.
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A good DI box and good cables are essential to have (for guerrilla players).
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I like custom mics with Shure CR, CM, take the crystals out for a date occasionally, and of course, the infamous Thunderharp A-1Âelement.
I am not affiliated with any of the above, except, Steve Warner sends me big checks every month. Not!
And this isÂa plug for Paul Burke, a founding High Desert Harp Guild member who plays well and builds beautiful pro paint job mics.
He is on ebay as top-dog-paint when 
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THIS LIST ROCKS!!! 
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Thanks for glistening,
Brian
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Oh, and a link to gear head playing.
www.myspace.com/tooblueband
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Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:38:20 +0100
From: Frank Evers <frank@xxxxxxxxx>
Â[Harp-L] Amp replacement
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Hi

I'm planning to buy something to get amplified harp sound through my 
PA. It seems there are quite a lot of solutions for that today. I've 
heard a lot of positive reports about Line6 PODs and similar amp 
modeling devices. Then there's Ron Holmes Harp Commander and i've 
told just using a pignose's line out provides god results too.

I need a little advice from you, whats your favorite solution for this 
task?

-- 
Gruï,Frank