Re: [Harp-L] Re: the small amp for beginners controversy

[Richard Hammersley <rhhammersley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Keith Richards' advice that all electric guitarists  
should practice on an acoustic sometimes to keep the basics clear.  
Same goes for harmonica I think.
Richard
On 14 Jan 2009, at 14:42, Bill Rossoll wrote:

> I bought one of those little "Piggies" years ago. I practiced  
> through it for a long time using the optional AC adapter  and a  
> basic green bullet. It's very reliable. I'm sure I would still have  
> it today if my teen-aged son hadn't decided to become an electric  
> guitar student.He's gotten lots of use out of it, as well, and it  
> still works just fine. While I certainly see the importance of  
> acoustic practice as it relates to tone development , hand shaping,  
> etc, I think if one's goal is to play electrically, one should  
> start, from the beginning, incorporating a mic and amp into the  
> practice routine. After all, if your goal is to play electric  
> guitar, should you practice strictly on an acoustic model? The 7-100  
> was running under 100 bucks the last time I checked. How can a  
> beginner go wrong with that?
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