[Harp-L] Re: Embarrassing tone question

[Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've received several great responses on and off-list.  I will hold off on
any buying of gear until I am for sure the band will work out for me.  I
*think* I will look at getting a bullet-style mic from Greg Heumann.  Option
2 would probably be a smaller amp as I could use it to drive the HG and for
rehearsal.

Thanks!
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Mike Fugazzi
vocals/harmonica
http://www.mikefugazzi.com
http://www.facebook.com/MikeFugazziMusic



On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:34 AM, Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> I sat in with a band tonight that wants me to play with them formally.  In
> talking with the band leader, he commented on really like a typical amped
> harmonica tone.  Specifically mentioning the sound of a bullet and tweed
> amp.
>
> The music isn't "blues".  I can't really describe it well, but a lot of it
> is minor chords with jazz changes - would easily be classified as rock.  My
> role would vary from playing Chicago type harp to using the harp to be a
> background vocalist, keyboard, horn, etc.
>
> So if I wanted to get a raunchy sound (right now I am using an Ultimate 57
> into a HarpGear HG50), would it make more sense to look at a different mic
> or amp for this gig?  What about a pedal like the Lone Wolf stuff?
>
>
> I know that technique is a huge part of this...I did a lot of tongue
> blocking tonight,tight cupping, and used the 57 right into the board.
> Therefore, please do not take the discussion down that road as I know what I
> can do and work on in that area.
>
>
> Also, I am just thinking ahead to what the band leader would want as a
> formal member of the band.  I am in now way in a rush to drop money on
> gear.  If it works out, I'd like to invest some gig money into having an
> appropriate rig for this specific group, as my needs are typically a cleaner
> rig that takes pedals.
>
> Thanks!
> ----------
> Mike Fugazzi
> vocals/harmonica
> http://www.mikefugazzi.com
> http://www.facebook.com/MikeFugazziMusic
>
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