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

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

Greg, I forgot to ask... What mic was that Charlie was using?  You can check
the photos on my website.  Is that one of yours?  It sounded great.

-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/



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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