Re: [Harp-L] Small practise amps
- To: chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Small practise amps
- From: K T <k8k2005@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:44:12 -0700 (PDT)
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Small amp??? I got the Fender Mini '57 Twin amp. Small yet loud enough for
practice. Great to bring anywhere, very portable.
As for small mic that I could cup with my small dainty hands(Im a lady btw)...I
use Mini Mojo Harmonica Microphone.
You can google both...
Good luck finding your perfect combo!!!
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From: chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harrpoe@xxxxxxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 12:41:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Small practise amps
My suggestion would be to keep an eye on ebay for a Kalamazoo model 1 or model
2. With luck you can successfully win a bid with an investment of $200-250.
They vary in the asking price--right now I see two of them on ebay with a
buy-it-now price of ~$200, but there are a couple of others with an asking price
of $400. The cosmetics of the amp don't matter with a Kalamazoo--it's ok to get
one with a beat up cabinet so long as the seller can assure you of mostly
original parts, a functional speaker and no seriously funky hums or buzzes.
Then send the amp to Greg Heumann (www.blowsmeaway.com) for tweaking. Have him
install a line-out jack. If you continue to develop as a player you'll likely
outgrow a little pignose before too long but the Kalamazoo can be a prized harp
amp indefinitely and the line-out jack lets you sit in with bands with ease.
I've got two of 'em and while they don't see much action I know them to be
reliable little tone monsters.
> From: harrpoe@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:12:16 -0700
> Subject: [Harp-L] Small practise amps
>
>
> John,
>
> The Piggy would be a great tranny amp to start with. Never tried the Roland but
>I hear good things about it. Great for busking however niether would be my first
>choice. For 30 bux more than the Roland, you can get the latest version of the
>Epiphone Valve Jr combo. 5 tube watts with an 8" Eminence speaker. If you are
>looking for a Chicago tone and want to keep it real, you will need a tube amp.
>The little Epi is a great starting point. Looks cool too. As mics go, I have a
>dynamic Shaker that I rarely use as I find the output too low. I also have a
>Bottle o Blues which is a good starter but not my main mic. I have a
>JT30/CAD-HM30 which uses the same shell as the Roadhouse you mentioned. The new
>ones have a dynamic element which has no bottom end however you can get it
>modded down the road with a vintage element. That shell, along with the Shure
>Green Bullet are what most of the masters from yesteryear used. Either one will
>force you to learn the skills of cupping the mic which provides tonal variations
>ranging from fairly clean to full distortion. The Roadhouse or Green Bullet with
>the Epiphone amp is what I recommend for any beginners into harp amplification
>IF you are seeking a Chicago tone. You will want some kind of reverb or delay
>pedal as well to fatten things up which you can find all day long on Craigslist
>or ebay. My first delay pedal was the cheapo Danelectro BLT slapback pedal, $30
>new. For 250 bux, you will have a rig worthy of any jam session or even a gig
>if you mic the amp.
>
>
>http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Combo-Amp?sku=480260
>
>
> Work that acoustic tone first though! Get it loud, proud and clear. All an amp
>and mic are going to do is amplify whats coming from inside and if its not right
>to begin with, the best equipment in the world is not going to fix it. Find a
>guitar player to jam acoustic with you. Learn the basics and develop that tone
>without any electronics first. You will be surprised how fast you will progress
>if you practice, practice, practice!!!
>
> As far as searching on the list, click this link (which is always at the top of
>the Harp-l email), enter a keyword into the google search field and you will
>find your answers. I just typed in valve jr and got 8 pages of hits. Harp L is
>an invaluble resource for EVERYTHING related to playing harmonica. Best of luck
>and welcome to your new obsession!
>
>
> http://harp-l.org/mailman/listinfo/harp-l
>
> Mike
>
>
> >
> > Message: 12
> > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:06:27 -0700
> > From: "John Dekker" <jdekker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Harp-L]
> > To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> > Hello:
> >
> > I am a beginning harpster, and I'm looking for an inexpensive small amp and a
>mic to go with it. So far, I am considering the Pignose 7-100 and the Roland
>Micro Cube. Any recommendations about these two, or should I look at something
>else?
> >
> > As to mics, I'm looking at the Shaker, Asta tic J-30 Roadhouse, and the
>Bottle O' Blues. Thoughts?
> >
> > I apologize if this subject has been covered before, but I cannot figure to
>how to search this list.
> >
> > Thanks very much for helping a newbie.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
>
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