tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post4952622469420117416..comments2022-10-09T14:04:43.466-07:00Comments on Blues Harp Amps: The Truth About GearRick Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10785663666440700258noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-71683894654129689552010-11-09T22:21:09.707-08:002010-11-09T22:21:09.707-08:00Great point about not need a HOT-HOT-HOT mic! A s...Great point about not need a HOT-HOT-HOT mic! A super-hot mic just increases the overall gain factor of your rig and increases the potential for feedback problems. Much more important is having a mic that gives you a frequency response that you like (whether it's bassy, more mids, etc.). <br /><br />-RustyRustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05531006437694662187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-42199959870098670312010-11-09T13:26:03.464-08:002010-11-09T13:26:03.464-08:00The $60 delay pedal is the DeltaLab DD1, available...The $60 delay pedal is the DeltaLab DD1, available at the acccessories counter at any Guitar Center store. True bypass, tough metal construction, and great tone. The delay tails have a nice organic decay. Zero hiss or noise.<br /><br />Dollar for dollar it is the best delay pedal out there, bar none.Rick Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785663666440700258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-88982424199465636382010-11-08T10:31:47.046-08:002010-11-08T10:31:47.046-08:00After 2 years of playing, I mostly play amplified ...After 2 years of playing, I mostly play amplified these days and that's at jams and open mic nights. I use whatever is available.<br /><br />I take a $25 Samson mic and plug into a sound board or available amp.<br /><br />A couple times I have used someone elses gear and ended up having more trouble than it was worth.<br /><br />I've been thinking about picking up a pedal to throw in some effects but haven't yet.<br /><br />Some problems you can't throw cash at to fix. If you want to spend money to sound better, spend it on lessons.<br /><br />Love the blog Rick, you always give good advise. Love the playing too. I just want to know, what's that $60 pedal you use?harmonicanoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800575371944621306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-17877006234126021482010-11-08T10:23:50.839-08:002010-11-08T10:23:50.839-08:00Very interesting blog and informative post. Thanks...Very interesting blog and informative post. Thanks so much............Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896153279503305578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-62421894037879098702010-11-08T06:15:55.901-08:002010-11-08T06:15:55.901-08:00Of course the rig you use contributes to your over...Of course the rig you use contributes to your overall sound (how can it not?). But after all the discussion about custom amps, mics, effects pedals, circuit modifications, etc, isn't it interesting how the veteran harpmen we all love actually play through some pretty routine equipment and still sound fantastic?<br /><br />Like anything else, it's a combination of factors that makes for a great blues harp sound. The individual player's technique is at least 50% of that combination, though. A lot of aspiring harp players will be encouraged to know that the rig they use is just fine, and by improving their technique, they can achieve a very satisfying sound.Big Ernie Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299087222822216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501574484591494853.post-14162017923287968752010-11-08T05:47:24.958-08:002010-11-08T05:47:24.958-08:00Finally someone tells the "truth" about ...Finally someone tells the "truth" about gear! Thank you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413061893781432090noreply@blogger.com