[Harp-L] First Cruncher Experience

[Ron Sunshine <ronsunshine@xxxxxxx>]

I went to hear a local band last night (Midnight Shift) here in  
Eastern PA.  The singer/harp player, Mike Mettalia,  was nice enough  
to let me sit in for a couple of tunes and use his rig.  The amp was a  
Sonny Jr. Cruncher, and the mic he described as a crystal ball.  I  
just wanted to say that all the reports and reviews I have read have  
been accurate.  Easily, from note one, the finest amp I have ever  
played through.  Just a pleasure.  I have not played through hundreds  
of amps, but definitely dozens.  I have not tried any other boutique  
harp amps.  But the Cruncher lived up to all the gushing reports I  
have read from other harp players, here and elsewhere.  Definitely a  
responsive, feedback resistant, beautifully voiced and powerful amp.   
It was like suddenly driving a full featured brand new luxury car when  
you are used to an old jalopy with no power steering or brakes. Mike  
then let me try a black CR bullet through the amp during the break.   
Even better!   This Cruncher also had the Western Tolex covering which  
I thought was really cool.  I'm still going for the tweed, but this  
amp looked as great as it sounded.  Just thought I would add my voice  
to the chorus of praise for the Cruncher.  Thanks, Gary, for your work  
and dedication.  You have created a superior tool for the harp  
player.  That is my honest first impression.  I am now on a mission to  
get one as soon as I possibly can.  Anybody want to buy a Bassman re- 
issue?
Ron Sunshine - future Cruncher owner
Deluxe Vintage Mics
http://www.myspace.com/deluxevintageharpmics