Re: [Harp-L] amplification question

["Drew Ross" <spiritualpersonality@xxxxxxxxx>]

John --
Thanks to you and to all who contacted me off list. The one amp idea is
pretty interesting, and it seems to be a consensus that the harp through a
mic needs less gain.

On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 3:07 AM, John Adams <quincy56@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I use the same amp for both.   I'd love to have dedicated amps for both,
> but I can't afford it.  You can get by with a smaller amp for either if your
> amps are being mic'd into the board.
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> The amp I use has two separate input channels, and I have a different
> pre-amp tube in the one I use for harp (lower gain).   So far it has been
> plenty loud without the PA for both uses.
> http://www.silvertoneworld.net/amplifiers/1396/1396.html
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> Drew Ross wrote:
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>> I've been playing for many years, but I'm finally getting toward amplified
>> harp now that I'm finally learning guitar, too. My question is whether a
>> harmonica through a microphone would tend to need a more powerful amp than
>> an electric guitar. I'm picturing two scenarios, one in which it is just a
>> guitar and harp, each through an amp, and a second in which there is a
>> larger band (bass, drums, maybe piano). I imagine that the answer may
>> still
>> be "it depends," but generally, which instrument needs the more powerful
>> amp? Does it depend on the harp mic or the type of guitar?
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