[Harp-L] amp recommendations

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You didn't say what kind of music you play or what kind of tone you're  
after, but for my money, for a warm, overdriven sound, the best small  
harp amp of all is the Kalamazoo Model 1 or Model 2. These were mid  
60's vintage practice amps - cheaply made. But that's why they sound  
so good for harp - the power supply sags when you lean on it, and it  
has a wonderful crunch. I have rebuilt 50 of these amps - I hope that  
qualifies me as knowing what I'm talking about. Please see my web page http://www.blowsmeaway.com/kalamazoo.html 
 for more info.

I keep a waiting list, but I have 3 excellent Model 2's in very good  
condition, completely reworked and offered with warranty -- available  
right now and my waiting list appears to want to keep waiting - I  
think maybe one is sold. They have until 5PM tonight, after that  
they're available.

Kalamazoo's are louder than most comparable amps (10" speaker, 5-8  
watts) - but they are definitely NOT loud enough for larger gigs or  
jams without being mic'd. They are highly coveted as recording amps,  
and are useful in smaller gigs, practice and rehearsal.

Please contact me off list if interested.




/Greg

http://www.blowsmeaway.com
http://www.bluestateband.net