Re: [Harp-L] a little more on gear




Yes, they used PTP wired amps in the old days because that's all that was around.
Yes, they probably would use custom amps if they were alive today.
But if they went abroad or flew from one end of the states to the other, they would use what was available.


When Rod Piazza plays in the UK he doesn't bring a HarpKing with him. If somebody over here lent him one I am sure he would use it,
but most of his gigs abroad are played through a Bassman RI because that is what is readily available.
Rick Estrin has played through everything from a Fender Twin (Red knobs) to a borrowed Sonny Jr when he tours abroad.


Yes of course you would use the amp of your choice when you can. But if you can't , you use the next best thing that is available to you.
Ask any Pro harp player and they will all tell you about the nightmare they have experienced when playing through hired gear. Yet they still do it ! Why you may ask ?


The answer is simple, it's the cost and logistics of taking your favourite amp around the world.
Would take your custom amp worth a couple of thousand Dollars / Pounds on tour to say India / China for a handful of gigs at a cost of hundreds for shipping each way ?


Yes it would be great to use the rig of our dreams all of the time. It's just not possible for most of us, even Rod, Rick and Kim !!!
However the single most important thing is that you convey your message on the harp to the audience. You can still do this without the greatest gear in the world.


Paul





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