[Harp-L] Re: Some thoughts on Charlie's Red Knob Twin, endorsements, etc.

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have to clear something up. I don't like getting into "he said she  
said" stuff on-line. However much was made of Charlie using this amp  
by a particular fellow. He named the amp several times and said what  
great tone Charlie got from it. No problem there. Charlie gets great  
tone from anything. The FACT is that MOST professionals do NOT carry  
their own amp and gear to gigs when they have to fly there. If they go  
on a road tour then yes. Extra baggage fees, hassle, hernias and most  
importantly, the huge likelihood of damage (you've watched baggage  
handlers from the wind seat right?) - performers arrange for equipment  
to be available at their gigs and it isn't always their first choice.  
It is common practice. Gary (Sonny Jr) took a lot of time to explain  
explain this. I also responded with the same explanation. I  added, "I  
know Charlie. He loves his Cruncher."

The author's response was "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?"

To me this suggests the author believes Charlie had a preference for  
the Twin. It calls into question the voracity of Mr. Musselwhite's  
endorsement of the Cruncher.

SO -  OFF LIST, I had Charlie contact the original author. I was  
copied on the email. Charlie explained in no uncertain terms why he  
doesn't travel with his own gear (which was for the reasons Gary and i  
also posted), and also said:

"I love the Cruncher and would prefer it anywhere anytime to any other  
amp."

I then continued the dialog, OFF LIST, with the original author - who  
continued to reject Gary's word, my word, AND Charlie's - yet  
insisting he was being completely fair. I do not know if he has a  
hidden agenda, but I suggested that in case some people came away with  
the wrong impression, he simply correct his statements publicly by  
reporting Charlie's communication with him here on HARP-L. I thought  
that would be the gentlemanly thing to do. He didn't, so I did.

Thanks.

/Greg

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