Re: [Harp-L] Speaking of amp stands...

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

I've been playing amplified harmonica since the mid 1960s.
Back then, there was very little information available about the harmonica  
in general, and the amplified harmonica in particular.
SO... I wanted a more "electric" sound... than I got (Back then)  when  I 
was playing through the PA...
So, I used a guitar amplfier.. Of course, I was playing Rock 'n' Roll, and  
later "Progressive Rock", I had to compete with lead guitars playing 
through 200  watt Marshall stacks. There was NO WAY I could stand in front of my 
speakers....  If I did... SCREAMS of feadback.
So I had 2 speaker cabs... One each side of the stage. And a JMI Vox  
Supreme "TRANSISTOR" amplifier (IN MY OPINION... A wonderful harmonica  amplifier)
It wasn't until the 1990's that I stood IN FRONT of my speakers.
These days, with 10 killowatt PA systems... On stage, a harp player simply  
doesn't NEED a 100 watt amp!
30 watts is just fine... And you can (probably) stand in front of your loud 
 speakers without fear of mega feed back screams.. With a "good  cup"...
I guess times change!
Now, I LIKE to stand in front of my amplifier, used as a monitor... The  
audience really don't hear my little harp amp... They hear the 10 KW  PA...
So...
In those circumstances....
An amp stand is a good idea... Then the harmonica player can hear just  
what they are playing. Using the amplifier as a monitor.. The "Sound  Person" 
sees to it that the audience hears the music.
Just my 2d worth...
 
John "Whiteboy" Walden
English harmonicist, residing in Cebu City,  Philippines.