Re: [Harp-L] Harp amps and mics for a beginner

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

Depends what you want to do!
If you want a cheap amp to get a "Chicago" sort of sound, get the cheapest  
Pignose. Solid state, but it sounds ok to me... Or just use a karaoke 
machine.  You do NOT need to spend a fortune.
The SOUND comes from you... 
And no you do NOT need to be amped to "submit lessons for  critique"...
The main reason to be amped is to be heard above ... For example... an  
electric guitar. But of course, the amplifier does make a big difference to the 
 sound of your music.
Best of luck!
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Just now in South Africa.
 
 
In a message dated 1/20/2012 10:52:24 P.M. South Africa Standard Tim,  
sridhara1@xxxxxxxxx writes:

How  important is it for a beginner to play with an amp? Is it all
right to just  play acoustic to start out with? But if you were to
recommend an amp for a  beginner what would it be? The other thing is
when we submit lessons for  critique do we need to be amped?

Any pointers would be highly  appreciated.