Harp boy in progress
8 posts
Dec 24, 2010
12:48 PM
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it will be interesting to hear what kind of thngs you bring along to gigs and jam sessions. What is your favourite harps,mic etc
Last Edited by on Dec 24, 2010 1:28 PM
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Joe_L
935 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:02 PM
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It depend where I am going. In my bag, I carry harps, a vocal mic, a harp mic and cables. Sometimes, I'll bring an amp. Sometimes, I won't, if I wish to travel light. It never bothers me to play through the Pa and a vocal mic.
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Harp boy in progress
10 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:08 PM
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thankyou joe and have a nice xmas
Nick
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MN
26 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:25 PM
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Most gigs, I take:
Harps.
Harp mic.
SM-58
Mic cords.
Lone Wolf Harp Delay.
Small Leatherman Squirt P4 multiple-tool
Bottle of water
Small sweat towel
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MN
27 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:26 PM
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... Duh. And my Marble Max harp amp.
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Harp boy in progress
16 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:27 PM
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hahah thankyou guys!!
merry xmass
Nick
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pharpo
496 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:37 PM
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Here is my case. On sale at home depot for $20 - put some pick-n-pull foam in there - works for me.
JT-30 with a CM
Harps
Cables
Delay
Xtra mic in case I need to mic my amp.
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boris_plotnikov
359 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:37 PM
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It's very sad question. It depends on music I going to play and is it possible to drive car (my car is old and when it's too cold it's better to leave it in garage). When I drive I take
- 3 softcases of 12-14 diatonics each (two sets of all 12 keys + low harps + some minor harps + some extra for most often needed keys),
- 4 chromatics (all in C 2x12 holers, 2x16 holers), two amps (one tube and one solid state),
- my big pedalboard (wireless, Rocktron Hush, Boss HR-2, MXR Carbon Copy, two LoneWolf HarpAttacks, tube pre, Ibanez digital delay, ibanez phaser, BBE Sonic Stomp),
- shure SM57 for amplified playing,
- Digitech RP-200 with Richard Hunter patches
- Audix Fireball for playing clean and through RP-200,
- small set of harp tools,
- bunch of wires,
- AC adapters,
- Zoom H2 for recording gigs
When I go to jam I usually take harps only. When gig is not big I'm without car I can take only harps, RP-200 and Fireball or SM57 plus small pedalboard with the most useful MXR Carbon Copy, one LoneWolf Harp Attack and BBE Sonic Stomp, it usually enough to sounds great to any amp.
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nacoran
3481 posts
Dec 24, 2010
1:40 PM
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It depends on what they have there. Some places they may have mics and a PA system in place. Normally, an amp, my harps, a couple of cords, and any effect pedals. Oh, at less formal events, or with newer material, lyric sheets with some chord notes and whatnot! A bottle of a non-sugary beverage is good too.
I don't have great gear. I have a little Park amp, a sure Prologue mic, a re-purposed vocal FX pedal and some cables from the reduced bin at the local music store, the normal 12 keys and a Low F and a Low Low F. Slowly upgrading the harps to better models, although, ironically, I have a couple surprisingly good Piedmonts in rarely used keys (and I use the case they came in for all my harps.)
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boris_plotnikov
360 posts
Dec 24, 2010
2:00 PM
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haha, I can't afford myself a good car (mine is made in Russia in 1988), but I spend almost all my money for harps and gear, and can't stop, I really have a G.A.S.
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thorvaldsen76
88 posts
Dec 24, 2010
2:03 PM
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Hi,
since I can't afford expensive stuff.. And since I'm part of a blues-duo that likes to keep things simple,I bring:
My harps(just common keys G,A,Bb,C,D,F)
My amp(70's Fender Champ,mod'ed)
Two mics (Front and Center-mic,and an Astatic 335H)
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PaulM
66 posts
Dec 24, 2010
2:11 PM
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When I'm not pulling the band's trailer, which has everthing, including drums & our PA/Mixer, I show up with the following.
Shure 545 w/Bulletizer
Harp Commander III
DD-3 Delay
Chords, Harps & a stool for the HCII / Delay
iPod (music during breaks)
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captainbliss
359 posts
Dec 24, 2010
2:45 PM
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/it will be interesting to hear what kind of thngs you bring along to gigs and jam sessions./
Usually just a box of harmonicas, a tambourine and a couple of egg shakers. //EDIT: and a roll of gaffer tape! Amazing stuff.// Sometimes a mic (SM58), mic stand and cable, too.
xxx
Last Edited by on Dec 24, 2010 2:57 PM
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oldwailer
1453 posts
Dec 24, 2010
9:41 PM
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I just take the same stuff Boris does--plus a reefer full of beer and a sink to wash out the harps. . .
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Harp boy in progress
18 posts
Dec 25, 2010
1:26 AM
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thankyou all and a special thanks to pharpo who posted his case. You have given me some great ideas!! thankyou.
Nick
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Arnoud73
37 posts
Dec 25, 2010
3:51 AM
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Usually I take a softcase with 14 harps, most keys, low C and some spare harps just in case..
EV re-10 mic, Boss delay pedal, Marble Bluesonic amp ore my little pignose.
For ritme, I have a farmerfoot-tambourine-shaker pedal.
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shanester
310 posts
Dec 25, 2010
7:45 AM
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I sometimes bring a reefer but usually just bum off someone else!
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Don't stop it no don't stop it no no don't stop it no don't stop it no no..."
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wolfkristiansen
75 posts
Dec 25, 2010
3:05 PM
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My '62 Fender Concert Amp (big gigs) or my modified '93 Fender Blues Deluxe (small to medium gigs), my Astatic JT30 and Shure PE585V microphones, diatonic harmonicas in all keys, spare diatonic harps in all keys, chromatics in 6 keys including the big 4 octave Hohner 64 in C, a cheesy spring reverb unit from the '70s by Univox, an MXR Carbon Copy Delay unit, cords to connect everything, amp fuses, a small screwdriver set.
Last but not least, a 13 ounce bottle of tequila nestled discreetly in my gear bag. In our band, the lead singer and I have determined we sing and play better if we have a shot or two before going on stage. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Cheers,
wolf kristiansen
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HarpNinja
898 posts
Dec 25, 2010
4:29 PM
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HG 50 1210 Amp
Line 6 M13
Kinder AFB+
Samson Wireless
Ultimate 57
Too many harps
Regarding just harp related gear, I keep an extra set of tubes, Holmes Harp Commander, and small tool kit handy as well.
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Mike
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Joe_L
939 posts
Dec 25, 2010
5:11 PM
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Wolf - I probably ought to rethink my bag so I can keep a flask in my case.
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Mojokane
200 posts
Dec 25, 2010
10:16 PM
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..don't know how to reduce it...:-(..enjoy!
I use an Ibanez CD10 Echo. Really sweet set up.
I'm a big fan of SP20's.
I have a friend tune em for me, and make em sound way better.
We work out a barter thing for amps and mics. I prefer the CM/CR in the EV Spherex 920. Greg designed the grill. Great story, too. Greg is a dream weaver.
ANother favorite is the chopped ASTATIC 200..
They are noticeably lighter, and easy to modify with a vc. And they are the coolest lookin thangs, too.
I find VC's invaluable. Simply no other way for me to play.
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I also use this Admiral home brew with twice the punch. The Kalamazoo One is a beefy 5 watts w/(1) EL84.
The Admiral is 14 watts, w/(2) EL84's.
Then, if i need something bigger, I'll use the 59Bassman RI.
I wish I had more bigger venue gigs, just so I could play with it more. The Bassman...that is.
And get better acquanted with what it is capable of.
Truly in a class all it's own. I already love it.
I had very well better get out there and hustle, then!
You might like some of this, too.
Last Edited by on Dec 25, 2010 11:29 PM
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MP
1180 posts
Dec 26, 2010
11:16 AM
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-afer you take you meds posted above, does the gear sound better? by the way, how do you like the chro i gave you? ---------
MP
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Mojokane
201 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:39 PM
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yo!
The Chro is the best I've played. I love it, MAN!
Thanks Mark!
For years I have been thinking I wasn't skilled enough to learn the damn thing(Chromatic Envy).
It's true!..after playing the one you gave me, I find it alot easier.
Because..I reeeeeally want to learn some cool songs with the chromatic.
Little Walter, Rod Piazza, William Clark,or Mark Hummel, come to mind...
There is still alot of practicing ahead. But easier to play now....thanks again.
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2010 12:58 PM
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MP
1181 posts
Dec 26, 2010
1:36 PM
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-cool! that chro had minor gapping so that's probably why you like it over your other chros.---------
MP
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doctor of semiotics
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Mojokane
204 posts
Dec 26, 2010
5:43 PM
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here's my next project...a Baldwin 30 watt power amp converted for Harp. I finally found the right pre amp. Yippeee. It's been years on the shelf. The power amp was modified with speaker & mic jacks, an rca for pre amp, and volume pot. The volume pot now acts as a master v/c. I'm having a tech polish it up and remove a hum, but it sounded pretty badass through my four 10 cab. We'll see how badass it turns out to be soon. The 59Bassman is still hard to beat. Though, it has been a long time dream to have a 30+ watt EL84 amp. And now the mystery is solved. So far so good.
There is some creative installation and wiring involved. But what I have heard during the test, wow!..it will sound really good. There's a certain tone characteristic with the EL84's. They are very different from 6L6's 6V6's and others. And with Rola alnico and ceramic speakers, my flavor of the month, I have found the best response and tone from the EL84's. Now, finding a way to haul it off to a gig, is the next problem. I have a nice pine 4X10 cab waiting..
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Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2010 5:54 PM
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walterharp
510 posts
Dec 26, 2010
6:43 PM
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for gigs
double harps in common keys, plus xb40 and low F, 4x10 bassman clone bigger venues, 1953 danelectro smaller, ear plugs, bullet mic with old sure element with a backup mic, train whistle for mystery train intro, pedals (sonic stomp, lone wolf delay and octave), an extensiion cord and power strip, and a water bottle. Also a low impedance mic (vintage thing) and some replacement parts.
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