[Harp-L] ok, i get it now

[Garry <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

i've always thought that the debates about tone coming from player vs. gear
to be a bit silly, as it's clear both play a role.  that became pretty 
clear recently.

i had occasion to play through jason ricci's rig at last week's habitat 
show,
sitting in on "as long as i have you".  i played pretty much as i 
usually do,
except for the unfamiliar mic and amplification chain.  but i gotta say, 
i've
never heard myself sound like that before.  it's not like i played 
especially
well.  i never do when i'm nervous, and well, duh.  but it sure came out
different, and i like the way it sounded.  wish i had more time to play 
with it.

i'm saving up longterm (kids in college; it'll be a while) for my 
ultimate rig.
meanwhile i've got plenty of woodshedding to do.  maybe by the time i get
it i'll have something worth playing through it.