Charles.Doughty
43 posts
Oct 09, 2014
8:10 PM
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So it looks like I might be moving to Spain for a year and I'm not sure how to haul my harp gear. Will my stuff even work there? Anyone have any experience traveling overseas? I have musician friends there and will most likely sit in if not join a band. Thanks for the help...
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bublnsqueak
39 posts
Oct 10, 2014
4:41 AM
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I guess it all depends on how much you made from the 'job' which caused you to have to run to Spain in the first place?
Do you think its wise to publish your escape plan here?
Is a year long enough?
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rogonzab
611 posts
Oct 10, 2014
4:46 AM
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What amp do you have? if is a new production fender amp, you can find it in spain.
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Thievin' Heathen
410 posts
Oct 10, 2014
5:01 AM
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I've heard, "the amps in Spain have mainly too much gain", or something like that.
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Komuso
429 posts
Oct 10, 2014
5:14 AM
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They haz amps, and can play music
(Spent nearly a year as a busker in Barcelona in early 90's, great memories!)
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rainman
143 posts
Oct 10, 2014
7:02 AM
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I've heard that to much amp gain in Spain stays mainly in the plain. I think he got it!
Last Edited by rainman on Oct 10, 2014 7:04 AM
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Frank101
18 posts
Oct 10, 2014
7:55 AM
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Buy an amp when you get there, sell it when you leave.
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Greg Heumann
2858 posts
Oct 10, 2014
8:31 AM
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Lots of modern amps are built with "universal transformers" and are easily reconfigured for 120V or 240V operation. Even if not, you can run a 120V amp in Spain on a simple $15 travel transformer.
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LSC
688 posts
Oct 10, 2014
10:00 AM
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Also keep in mind if you want to bring an amp to Spain you will have to pay shipping and possibly customs duty and then pay shipping again when you go back, assuming you return. I love Spain. I describe it as California without guns. Met some extremely good harp players from there as well. Check out The Suitcase Brothers.
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MN
347 posts
Oct 10, 2014
12:41 PM
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I moved from the US to Europe in 2003 (been here ever since). My recommendation is bring some sort of pre-amp and -- if you find you need an amp -- buy something when you get over. Remember, portability will be key. I gig with either my Harp Break or Marble Max (1x8) amp. Lugging a Bassman RI around on public transportation would be a SEVERE drag.
Last Edited by MN on Oct 10, 2014 12:41 PM
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A440
219 posts
Oct 10, 2014
3:05 PM
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Charles, The USA is 120v 60Hz, whereas Spain and most of the world is 220/230v 50Hz. So no, it won't work.
Check out Thomann.de for good euro prices on amps. Its a German retailer that ships throughout Europe, and I doubt you'll find a better price on new gear in Europe.
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Charles.Doughty
44 posts
Oct 10, 2014
5:55 PM
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Thanks everyone for the input. Love this forum. I like the idea of less is more. I'm thinking LW harp break along with my usual effects (delay, LW Harp Octave, Chorus) and hopefully playing direct or finding a small amp when I get there. It is going to be hard to break it to my band but it is temporary and absence makes the harp grow fonder. Hah! Thanks auto correct.
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