Re: [Harp-L] Rack

[Peter Madcat Ruth <madcat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use a harp rack attached to a weighted microphone stand rather than something around my neck.
check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InYGolboXBk

I made my own, but there is a guy who makes and sells such a device:
http://harphugger.com/

Peter Madcat Ruth
Musician - Grammy Award Winner
madcat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.madcatmusic.net
www.youtube.com/user/petermadcatruth



On Feb 13, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Richard Williger wrote:

> Whenever I use a rack, I fight with the thing.  It seems like it keeps
> moving away from me, especially when I try to "dig in" and bend or overblow.
> I tighten the thing as much as I can, but it either slips, or the harp slips
> back into the rack.
> 
> I saw  device called a "harp lock" while looking around.  It seems like a
> good concept - has anybody tried one, and what do you think?  Or, if someone
> has found a way to address those problems with the rack, I'd love to hear
> about that, as well.
> 
> Thanks.