[Harp-L] Toot? Amp

[Michael Easton]

This was back in the 90’s before harpl, or harp conventions or seeing Toots in person. 
Being a blues player I thought all harp players used an amp for harp. I saw the Roland jazz chorus on a couple videos so purchased a used one. 

Take Care
Mike
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> On May 9, 2018, at 6:09 PM, Rick Dempster <rickdempster33 at xxxxx> wrote:
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> Why would you think Toots used an amp? It doesn't sound like it
> on any recordings, live or studio, and "jazz" chromatic players, to my knowledge, don't use amps.
> It just ain't part of the lexicon. Any examples to the contrary appreciated.
> RD
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>> On 10 May 2018 at 07:47, Michael Easton <diachrome at xxxxx> wrote:
>> Toots played a Roland 120 Jazz Chorus amp. 
>> 
>> I bought one not knowing he only used it for guitar.  At 120 watts it feedsback back too easy to use for harp. 
>> I kept mine for about 6 months then sold it, but not before loaning it to Pat Martino for a gig. 
>> Pat used Rolands too. 
>> 
>> Mike Easton
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>> > On May 8, 2018, at 3:10 PM, harp-l-request at xxxxx wrote:
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>> > What kind of amp(s) did Toots Thielemans use? I assume he played straight into the amp?
>> > WVa Bob
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