MN
119 posts
Dec 20, 2011
8:55 AM
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Last night I had an outdoor duo gig. We were playing as part of a very packed lineup. Each act just did 15-20 minutes. I brought along my first-generation Holmes Harp Commander. I ran my bullet into that, and then ran a 1/4" line to the board. Total set-up time was just three minutes or so. The "sound check" was a couple toots, then we kicked off the first tune. Breakdown was similarly quick and easy. I was really happy with the tone and response. I haven't used the HC in a long time. It recently went back to Ron Holmes HQ for a tune-up and really sounds excellent. Anyway, I was just curious: What's your go-to rig for gigs where you have to travel light, set up and break down quickly, etc.?
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HarpNinja
2020 posts
Dec 20, 2011
9:10 AM
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Ultimate 57 and a cable.
If I need my looper, I can just set down my pedal board and go. It has a built-in DI for running XLR or 1/4" out. Assuming I get a monitor feed, I can have that set-up and mixed from stage in under a minute.
Honestly, everytime I've gone guerilla, I've just plugged my 57 into one of the chords on a mic stand.
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shadoe42
94 posts
Dec 20, 2011
9:29 AM
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My normal rig is not very complicated. Digitech RP255 with my sm57 straight to the PA. I suppose my quick guerrilla rig would be.. whatever mic is on the stage at the time heh
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HawkeyeKane
563 posts
Dec 20, 2011
12:36 PM
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My guerilla rig used to be my Shaker RetroRocket and my Marshall MG10CD practice amp. Lately though, I haven't had any kind of gig that required a quick setup/teardown rig. If I had to now though, it'd prolly be my 'Zoo Model Two and my Akai DM13.
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Hawkeye Kane
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Jehosaphat
142 posts
Dec 20, 2011
6:18 PM
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An Astatic biscuit/CM into a Harp Break pedal into the PA with hopefully ,abit of 'verb or delay from the PA.
about 1 or two minutes to set up
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easyreeder
61 posts
Dec 20, 2011
6:43 PM
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I have a Roland MicroCube that comes in handy for the seriously stripped down stuff. Used it in a parade this year on a float with my Audix Fireball. It was bluegrass musicians around a single mic, and it worked great. I don't have big amps, but I have a Harp Gear 2 which I use if I think I need a line-out (or I'm not sure), and a Kalamazoo which I also love. Either are light weight enough not to matter, and I often take them both so I have a backup.
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dougharps
135 posts
Dec 20, 2011
6:48 PM
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Usually just my Audix Fireball V and an XLR cable will work. I bring an impedance converter just in case. Sometimes I use a vocal mic with one of Greg's volume controls. I also have used my Shure 585AV or my Ultimate 57 High Z into an LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI with a delay in the effects loop. This set up has XLR and 1/4" out, and has EQ controls, gain and volume. You can cut problem frequencies, too. I have used this to a PA or an amp. It requires a low output mic, or you will get clipping from the DI, even with gain set low.
I sometimes use the 585AV, which has low output, to my lightweight sit-in rig. I have mentioned it previously. It is an ElectroHarmonix 44 Magnum amplifier the size of a small pedal going into an Eminence 'Lil Buddy. The 44 Magnum is very loud and has smooth distortion when set past 12:00 O'clock. The 'Lil Buddy is a dark toned speaker, which is good with this am. I have successfully used it sitting in with Kilborn Alley without micing the speaker. It is small and light.
For gigs I bring a vintage tube amp...
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Doug S.
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12gagedan
153 posts
Dec 20, 2011
10:06 PM
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A couple of harps in pockets is guerilla for me. If I'm bringing gear, afb+ delay, mic and small amp. Oh, and camo facepaint.
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XHarp
462 posts
Dec 21, 2011
3:11 AM
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"Camo face paint" ????? Nice touch.
I'm sans amp at the moment so right now I would have my SM58 into the PA with delay.
If it's a spur of the moment guest spot, whatever mic is on stage.
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jbone
713 posts
Dec 21, 2011
4:42 AM
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either no rig at all or a silvertone 1482 and e-v dynamic or shure cm bullet or crystal mic. usually we do an early opener type set at benefits and jams, maybe 20-30 minutes, so it's pretty easy to get there a bit early and plug in wife's and my matching amps, set 2 chairs, plug in, about 10 minutes setup and 3 takedown.
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slowblowfuse
50 posts
Dec 21, 2011
4:54 AM
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Harp Commander Mk I and a Harmonica Honker.
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Charles.Doughty
3 posts
Dec 21, 2011
5:07 AM
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Turbo harp lid in the shape of a banana and gorilla suit. Swing in from off stage on a vine.
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Shredder
327 posts
Dec 21, 2011
6:14 AM
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Ultimate 57 mic into Berringer delay pedal into 5 watt pignose amp line out from pignose to the house PA.
pedal & amp run on batteries. Quick and dirty.
If It's a clean country band I'm setting in with a stage mic and reverb is all I need.
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Poe
1 post
Sep 14, 2012
4:39 PM
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Modded JT30 to my case/board which contains a Behringer or ART tube preamp, Lone Wolf Harp Attack, Boss Harmonist, MXR 6 band EQ, Rocktron Hush Pedal, Boss DM-2 and Boss DD-6 either strait into the board or through my 69 Fender Champ. I like options!. Set up is 2 mintues or less. Tear down is a little less depending on beveredge intake.
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BeardHarmonica
119 posts
Sep 14, 2012
4:44 PM
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Jt-30 iPhone iRig
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Joe_L
2050 posts
Sep 14, 2012
4:59 PM
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For 15 or 20 minutes, i use a vocal Mic and the PA. If an amp is required, Harpgear Double Trouble and any Mic.
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BAG
129 posts
Sep 14, 2012
5:17 PM
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Goin' out tonight with my bulletized 545 and a cord into the PA
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Rick Davis
676 posts
Sep 14, 2012
8:44 PM
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I step up to the vocal mic and play...
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-Rick Davis
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Komuso
38 posts
Sep 14, 2012
8:50 PM
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Harp Commander III straight into the PA and I use either the Retro Rocket from my Harp Rack or the CAD HM-50 VC (early 90's version)
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SuperBee
584 posts
Sep 15, 2012
4:37 AM
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Anyone tried a pig nose lined out to Pa? I'm thinking I might try it with lone wolf delay. I think the pig nose is a bit one dimensional the way some folks push it. but maybe dialed in just to the start of breakup and with delay may have some depth. I have to travel end of next month and won't be practical to ship my amp. Some gigs may have amp available but pot luck. I think I should prepare. Timely discussion for me. I've been amp dependant the last couple years
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Tuckster
1148 posts
Sep 15, 2012
10:12 AM
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For open stages and just sitting in,I'll use a vocal mic through the PA or my bullittized 57.
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pharpo
705 posts
Sep 15, 2012
10:40 AM
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Blues Blaster shell w/ CM into a sans amp GT2 (bassman settings) in to the PA.....and an M16
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Frank
1153 posts
Sep 15, 2012
10:53 AM
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When doin the guerrilla thing- don't forget to bring the most feared weapon of all, your "chops" :)
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