[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 70, Issue 55

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rick

I know Charlie. He loves his Cruncher. When he tours with his band and  
van, that is ALL he uses. If he flies in to do a gig he doesn't carry  
an amp at all - he plays what's available locally. You can't just  
carry amps on airplanes. And checking them is a recipe for disaster.  
I'm sure that Twin was offered to him by a local friend.




/Greg

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

> From: Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>
> Date: June 18, 2009 12:29:01 PM PDT
> To: SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] amp comparison
>
>
> I don't understand.  The Fender Red Knob Twin weighs in at a hefty  
> 77 lbs,
> about 40 more lbs. than the Cruncher.  Why would Charlie Musselwhite  
> use the
> heavier Twin when he has to fly to a gig?
>
> The Twin sounded great.  Charlie didn't use any pedals; cable  
> straight into
> the amp.  It was not Fendery clean, as you might expect. I'm not  
> sure what
> mic he was playing.  It was a red bullet mic with a volume control  
> sticking
> out of the back.  You can see pictures of him playing the amp and  
> mic at my
> Blues Harp Amps Blog. www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com
>
> -Rick Davis
> <http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 5:40 AM, <SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > The only reason Charlie M. will not use the  Cruncher is if he has  
> > to fly.