[Harp-L] Distorted harmonica versus Clean harmonica sound question

[Randy Singer <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I play both amplifed distorted style AND clean harmonica style into a mike and PA.

Of course, it seems much more fun to play blues, etc with a distorted harmonica amped sound.

But here is my question......

Some of the greatest blues solos are done with the amped style.

I wonder if if some of the greatest amped blues soloists like little walter, jason ricci, william clarke, etc, would have played their signature songs as well if they played them without distortion?

Anyone wish to chime in????

Do YOU feel you can play hard core blues all night armed with only a mike? Isn't that the true test of a legitimate blues harp player? Not to use effects or distortion as "crutch".

best,


randy singer