Re: [Harp-L] recommendations for an all in one effects unit

[Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>]

You can use different power tubes in the VHT.  If you like the EL84 sound,
I think you can use one with the VHT.  IMO, the VHT sounds a lot like a
fuller tolex Champ.  It does blackface-like sounds the best.
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On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 8:30 AM, Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> For the money, yes. VHT Special 6 or Classic 6 are both good amps.
> Me...personally ...I prefer the sound of a Kalamazoo. But that's all a
> matter of one's own taste between EL84/alnico and 6V6/ceramic.
>
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> * From: * Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>;
> * To: * Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>;
> * Cc: * Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>;
> * Subject: * Re: [Harp-L] recommendations for an all in one effects unit
> * Sent: * Tue, Feb 5, 2013 2:07:21 PM
>
>   Thanks guys, that's great info.  I'll look into the digitech units
> based on
> your recommendations, and the availability of Richard Hunter's patches
>
> is the VHT amp a good route?  seems to be based on what I've read.
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 9:01 AM, Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Digitech RP255 or RP355, Line 9 M9 or M13, and the Zoom G3 or G5 are all
> > great units.  If I use compression, I generally use a dedicated pedal,
> and
> > I find distortion pedals to be hard to tame live, but all of those unit
> > will give you all of those things in spades.
> >
> > Having used the RP255, M9, M13, and G5, I find the M9/M3 to be the best
> > units overall.  First and foremost, the layout and interface is WAY easy
> to
> > use and very easily tweaked live.  Secondly, the delays sound great and
> any
> > mods other than pitch shift are VERY useable live.  The mods aren't as
> > great as other manufacturers, but I had zero issues with phase, chorus,
> > rotary, and vibrato with harmonica.
> >
> > I am experimenting with using a Pedal Train Nano with my G5.  The G5
> would
> > work for me as a stand alone unit, including amp tones, but scrolling is
> > hard compared to the other units.  On the Nano, I currently have a Lone
> > Wolf Flat Cat and Tech 21 Para DI.  I have a HarpBreak and Delay V2
> headed
> > my way and the final board will be the three LW pedals with the Break
> > acting as distortion.  I will use the delay only when I don't take the
> G5.
> >
> > The G5 is setup strictly for effects.  I use a 12AY7 tube as the boost
> for
> > my straight-to-PA tone.  If I need more, I just use the Para DI as a
> > traditional DI for tone shaping.  I will start gigging again in February
> > and am anxious to check it out.  I essentially have two small pedal
> boards
> > - one for blues, one for rock, and one for modern sounds.
> >
> >
> > On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 7:16:07 AM UTC-6, Eric Miller wrote:
> >
> >> As I'm building my harp arsenal, it's time for me to graduate from
> >> recycling all my guitar effects pedals and guitar amp, and purchase a
> >> dedicated rig for the harp.
> >>
> >> for the amp, I'm considering either a kalamazoo or a vht amp based on
> >> these
> >> articles <http://bluesharpamps.**blogspot.com/2008/06/best-**
> >> harp-amps.html<
> http://bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/2008/06/best-harp-amps.html>>
> >> by
> >> Rick Davis
> >>
> >> just curious what is considered the best All-In-One effects unit for
> >> harmonica, that sort of has all the stuff you need compression,
> >> distortion,
> >> delay, verb, etc.
> >>
> >> thanks as always
> >>
> >
>