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

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

No, Charlie specifically requested the Fender Red Knob Twin amp from the
festival organizers weeks before the event.  It's not surprising, since it
is the same amp he used to record Delta Hardware.  The organizers bought the
amp and prepared it for that specific show.  It is now for sale, btw...




On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Rick
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> 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.
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>    /Greg
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> http://www.blowsmeaway.com
> http://www.bluestateband.net
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>  *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*
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> 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?
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> 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/>
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> On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 5:40 AM, <SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> The only reason Charlie M. will not use the  Cruncher is if he has to fly.
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
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