RE: [Harp-L] Re: Harp Amp Option for IBC in Memphis

[chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Bobby,

It'll be good to see you down at the IBC again--hope our paths cross.  This year I'll be in the solo/duo competition again, this time with a different musical partner.  I've decided to bring my little HarpGear HG2--I'm attached to the tone I get from it and, since the IBC lets us bring harp amps, I'm going to suffer the hassle of lugging it around.  My act this year also involves me playing foot percussion--including a little bass drum and a foot-operated snare--so I've got a bunch of stuff to carry.  Since I'm already loaded down with stuff the amp didn't seem like much to add.  I need a roadie, though!

We'll be in different venues, for sure, since we'll be in different categories.  But good luck at the IBC and I'll keep an eye out out for your black hat on Beale!

See you,

John

> From: mshakeshaft@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:12:35 +0000
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Harp Amp Option for IBC in Memphis
> 
> Another approach to this is to use a modelling pedal. Hamilton Loomis uses a shaker mic into a Pocket Pod and the PA for harp. This gives you both delay and amp colour (Bassman emulation). The pocket pod is very small. Out of the box the patches do need some tweaking for harp, especially the gain. There is a free download so you can edit on a PC. I am about to get a Zoom G3, which also gets very good reviews.
> 
> Other people have experimented with this approach Richard Hunter uses Digitech units http://www.hunterharp.com/ 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Martin
> 
> 
> On 14 Jan 2012, at 23:27, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> > Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:12:45 -0500
> > From: "Bobby BlackHat" <bobby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Harp-L] Harp Amp Option for IBC in Memphis
> > To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Message-ID: <001601ccd312$061cbb00$12563100$@com>
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> > 
> > Last year during the IBC solo/duo competition, I opted to use a Lone Wolf
> > Harp Attack Pedal rather than paying the extra airline baggage fees and then
> > having to haul an amp back and forth to Beale Street.  I made my decision
> > after a lot of research and experimenting with the Harp Attack Pedal in
> > advance.   At the IBC I ran direct to the PA and was extremely happy with
> > the tone I was able to get.  This year I'll be back with my full band and
> > once again facing the choice of whether to haul and amp or play through one
> > of the backline amps.  As I recall, the backline amps were fairly standard
> > upper end stuff so I've decided to use the Harp Attack Pedal in conjunction
> > with the provided backline. That combo should give me all the crunch and
> > punch I need.  Anyone else considering a similar plan?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Bobby
>