[Harp-L] re:Amp Overkill

[clayton goldstein <clay@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think I'll jump in on the amp overkill.  I LOVE my amp, an original  
Fender Bassman Combo from the late 50's.  Four ten inch speakers, kind  
of big, I keep it in a sturdy travel case with great wheels but, it  
doesn't really matter.  I've heard great little amps and great big  
ones.  I like mine so I don't have to rely on a sound guy to make the  
sound full, especially in smaller venues, just mic it and I'm off.   
Monitors aren't needed unless the stage or festival is big.

I confess I still like loud and good tone allows for loud however...  
this music, most music demands dynamics of volume and tempo and I hear  
so little dynamics with bands.  Medium loud, medium and medium soft;  
medium fast, medium and medium slow.  One can be loud if you also work  
that quiet side.  try it, it's fun.

I found that good tone can be achieved by a good amp regardless of the  
size.  I think my amp is versatile so I use it under most circumstances.

For new players, take your time and try to test your amp in game  
conditions most familiar to you.  Some of these things surprise you.

Enjoy,

Clay


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