rabbit
22 posts
Apr 27, 2009
8:53 PM
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From the 80's, I own one & play my
guitars thru it & it is lovely.
Folks here like talking gear so I thought
I'd ask for a first harp microphone
recommendation to mate with this,
since I've got it. Sort of just daydreaming,
although I've heard even beginners should
practice with a mic.
Thanks,
rabbit
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Buddha
330 posts
Apr 27, 2009
9:46 PM
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any mic that you like.
In general its not a good amp for harp
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rabbit
23 posts
Apr 28, 2009
12:54 PM
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Feel better having said that?
Surely, someone can do better than this.
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bluzlvr
176 posts
Apr 28, 2009
1:20 PM
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I can tell you that I played guitar through an original '65 Deluxe reverb that a friend of mine owns and got nothing but tone to die (or live) for.
I tried plugging my JT30 into it and could not get a good harp tone to save my life.
I seems to me that speakers bigger than 10 inches dont seem to work well for harp amplifcation.
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scottb
31 posts
Apr 28, 2009
2:43 PM
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Unfortunately, it's not just the speaker size.
I put 2 10inch Webers in my 71 silverface Deluxe Reverb and I'm still looking to have some mods to improve the tone.
The thing with the Deluxe Reverb is it's essentailly a clean amp. In a larger venue where you can crank it up toward maximum volume it sounds somewhat better but at low volumes it's just too clean and bright.
I get better results with my EV RE10 and my Shure SM57 than with my JT30 as they are a little more mellow.
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rabbit
24 posts
Apr 29, 2009
12:08 AM
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Thanks gents, guess I'll just fiddle
around with it as best I can.
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Zhin
273 posts
Apr 29, 2009
2:50 AM
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Rabbit, unless you're willing to destroy it's value don't waste your time.
That amp will only work well with harp if some serious circuit mods are done to it. Please don't do that.
The amp itself is highly regarded as ONE OF the best amps with a tone to die for on guitar. But not harp.
Beginner or not I firmly believe it's important to get acquainted with a mic and amp as soon as you feel like it. ;) So please, go with it. But really, that amp is silly for harp. It's too well designed for guitar if you know what I mean.
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Last Edited by on Apr 29, 2009 8:30 AM
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MJ
34 posts
Apr 29, 2009
7:45 AM
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Rabbit, If you do not own another amp and want to get some playing in with a amplified harp, I might suggest that you try a Boss Blues driver with your DRII. It can give you a halfway decent sound if you play with it. As it has been said, most any mic will do in the beginning, just to get the feel of how amplified harp differs from unamplified. Everyone has different tastes, so you will most likely find yourself trying different amps and mics. One good and cheap way is to take the mic you do have to a music store and try it out on different amps. I went throught many amps to find the one I like most for harp. As it is I actually have a few that are good but different from each other, even with the same mic. Mics are a voice of sort. Each one different. Why not start with a homebuilt one like isaacullah makes. It will be an inexpensive start. Good luck. It is an enjoyable search.
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rabbit
25 posts
Apr 30, 2009
3:35 PM
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Zhin & MJ,
Sorry it took me a while to respond.
Didn't mean to imply that I would modify
my Deluxe, 'cause I won't; thanks for your
concern.
MJ,
this particular model has a 'dirty' channel
with master volume so you can overdrive the
front end. I appreciate your input and this
unstated fact may have (unitintentionally on my
part) caused some confusion here. I forgot
that the classic DeLuxes are a little different.
The heads-up on a homebrew mic is a good one though!
I reckon that ultimately the ideal may be power
tube overdrive. This seems to be the underlying
principle. If & when I learn anything I'll report.
Thanks again. Peavy makes a small "Windsor Studio"
with a power-soak but she's kinda spendy, but
I just thought I'd mention it for those interested.
I need practice, I like toys. :)
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