Hondo
245 posts
Sep 24, 2013
7:46 PM
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In the 20 watts and up range. I am trying to be versitile with my equipment. I have an Epi V Jr. Half Stack (5w) and a Tweed Pro Jr. (15w), so a larger head played through the Eminence Lady Luck would provide a nice option, I think.
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Hondo
246 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:14 AM
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As much as we discuss amps, I'm suprised that there haven't been any suggestions.
Last Edited by Hondo on Sep 25, 2013 11:14 AM
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HawkeyeKane
2050 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:18 AM
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VHT Special 12/20RT. Bout as versatile as an amp head can get.
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1847
1123 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:23 AM
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did you listen to the hughes kettner i posted?
that is the best selling amp head in the usa
they also make an 18 watt and a 36 watt
i am very happy with it
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some folks... if they don't know you can't tell'em
i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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Harpaholic
365 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:25 AM
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Egnater Rebel 20. Gary Smith uses one. He uses it with a 12" cab loaded with a modern Jensen P12R.
I bought a Rebel 20 when they first came out that I use for guitar, but with the right speaker, it's a great harp amp. More versitle than the VHT.
I also have the harp settings that Gary uses on the Rebel if anyone needs them.
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Rick Davis
2429 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:28 AM
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I used a Masco ME-18 amp with the Epi Valve Jr speaker cab. It sounded awesome.
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Rick Davis
2430 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:33 AM
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Here is the EH 44 Mag amp/pedal into the Epi VJr cab:
The pedal is a 44 watt amp. It costs $150.
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Last Edited by Rick Davis on Sep 25, 2013 11:39 AM
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Harpaholic
366 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:36 AM
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Sure you can't beat the Masco, I thought he was referring to new amps.
IMO, the H&K sounded like crap! If your after bright and screechy, then the H&K is ideal.
We all have different tastes when it comes to tone.
Nothing personal!
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Sep 25, 2013 11:41 AM
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Rick Davis
2431 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:44 AM
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harpaholic, I have always wanted to try the Egnator for harp but I never got the chance. How does it sound?
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1847
1124 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:46 AM
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IMO, the H&K sounded like crap! If your after bright and screechy, then the H&K is ideal.
Nothing personal!
no worries, that's why i asked
i like getting different tones
i guess i like bright and screechy lolf
i like it blended with the champ
part of that bright sound is the octave pedal.
i am using an 8'inch speaker
a 10 inch would deepen the sound a bit also
thanks for the input.
incidentally it was most likely being played on the upper
octave of an F harp so there is that.
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some folks... i they don't know you can't tell'em
i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
Last Edited by 1847 on Sep 25, 2013 11:48 AM
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Littoral
997 posts
Sep 25, 2013
11:48 AM
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Really, really good option.
http://www.kustom.com/product_detail.aspx?sTypeID=2&FamilyID=75&ProductID=243
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Barley Nectar
63 posts
Sep 25, 2013
12:00 PM
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Well you didn't say vintage or new. My favorite big amp head is a '68 Fender Bandmaster non reverb (AB763 circuit) thru a 2x10 Tremolux size cab. The Bandmaster makes 45W and has lower gain and a smaller OT compaired to a Bassman or a Super Reverb. Great tone and controllable. Mine is NOT modded. These amps can be had for around $500.00 all day long. Excellent value and it can be easily repaired, that is a BIG+...BN
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Sep 25, 2013 12:02 PM
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HawkeyeKane
2052 posts
Sep 25, 2013
12:07 PM
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+1 on the Bandmaster. My band's guitarist uses a '65 blackface one, and it's one of the creamiest guitar rigs in town. I've blown my harp on it a time or two, and it makes me wish it was mine. :-)
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Harpaholic
367 posts
Sep 25, 2013
12:09 PM
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Rick, with the right speaker it's warm, crunchy, and fat with as much bass as you want. If you want bright, no problem.
If you want smooth or shimmering clean, it will do that. It's very versitile. 1-20 watts, bright switch, tight switch, full tone stack with master, has a pot to go from 6V6 to EL84 or blend the two. I have the head as does Gary.
For guitar, it's my holy grail especially with a Fulltone Fulldrive II
Gary did a demo video of it on Bluesharmonica.com
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Harpaholic
368 posts
Sep 25, 2013
12:13 PM
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1847, if you were doing that on the high end of a standard F harp, then I applaud you!
I hate standard F harps! I cringe when a band calls out key of C They make everything sound bright and screechy.
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Harpaholic
370 posts
Sep 25, 2013
1:06 PM
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Rick, Gary's video of the Egnater is titled Submission #1
on BH.com. If you click Gary Smith in the left column on the home page after sign in, it will take you there.
It sounds even better than I remember.
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Tuckster
1350 posts
Sep 25, 2013
1:17 PM
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B.N. thanks for the tip on the Bandmaster.
I've gotten a lot of mileage from an early '70's Bassman 50 head. I put lower gain tubes in it and it sounds pretty darn good. Fairly common on ebay.
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Rick Davis
2434 posts
Sep 25, 2013
1:17 PM
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Harpaholic, I went and listened to it. Pretty dang sweet!
Click on Submission #1
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Barley Nectar
64 posts
Sep 25, 2013
4:29 PM
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Strange, I love the F maj. That is a fast harp, great for leads. Use the Low F for fills and such...BN
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Hondo
247 posts
Sep 26, 2013
2:46 PM
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I knew that you guys had just overlooked the thread. You always come through with kind and helpful information. THANK YOU again. ALOT of good info hear.
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Hondo
248 posts
Sep 26, 2013
2:51 PM
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@Harpaholic. I would like to have Gay's settings please.
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