ZackPomerleau
400 posts
Oct 18, 2009
5:59 PM
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When I play in Memphis I need an amplifier and the HG50 is not a possibility. I MIGHT find one locally but I was wondering if anyone was in that area with a decent amp. Thanks guys!
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DevonTom
24 posts
Oct 18, 2009
6:46 PM
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Check to see if they provide a back line. They might have amps . harp attack?
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Tuckster
233 posts
Oct 18, 2009
7:08 PM
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The IBC's provide the backline. They also provide guitar amps,which all guitarists have to use. The harp players are free to bring their own amps. I can't remember the amp sponsor, but they were at all the venues last year. Line6,maybe? Not sure if a stock amp will work,unless you have a AFB+.You might really have to tweak it and there are time constraints you'd have to deal with.
Last Edited by on Oct 18, 2009 7:13 PM
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harmonicanick
430 posts
Oct 19, 2009
1:15 AM
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if its line6 then you will have all sorts of problems, in my experience, they are not harmonica amps.
When in doubt go thro' the pa I guess
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slowblowfuse
5 posts
Oct 19, 2009
3:45 AM
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get someone to lend you a Harp Commander and go through the PA: no hassles, only good clean fun.
Cheers
Ruurd
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ZackPomerleau
401 posts
Oct 19, 2009
3:50 AM
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All these ideas sound good. Someone has a small HarpGear they may or may not loan me...We'll see!!!
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Kingley
450 posts
Oct 19, 2009
3:51 AM
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A number of suggestions come to mind.
1. Ask the organisers what backline amps are provided. If there is a Bassman or Super Reverb, use that. Then just take some pre amp tubes with you, so that you can quickly lower the amps gain if needed.
2. Take a small amp and mic it up.
3. Use an effects box of some sort (Harp Attack, Harp Commander, etc)
4. Play straight into the PA a la James Cotton.
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ZackPomerleau
402 posts
Oct 19, 2009
4:25 AM
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Now, PA would be cool for the slow blues stuff but we're too electric for that. I'll probably take a tiny amp.
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toddlgreene
46 posts
Oct 19, 2009
4:49 AM
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I'd say a HarpAttack, but you'll wanna make sure to get in a little woodshed time with it thru a p.a. or other solid-state amplification, such as a keyboard amp, to get the settings where you want them.
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