Harp boy in progress
26 posts
Dec 26, 2010
11:44 AM
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this question is directed at Mr gussow, but i was curious to know after watching his video where is his plugs connected to. Is it a portable batery of some kind?
Nick
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2010 11:45 AM
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tookatooka
1984 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:05 PM
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Yon can get some very good battery powered amps. Google or YouTube "Roland MicroCube".
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2010 12:06 PM
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Harp boy in progress
27 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:13 PM
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hey tookatooka i was woundering for a batery because (my sound) is a vox ac4tv with green bullet, delay pedal etc sorry should have put that in the first place
Nick
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tookatooka
1985 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:21 PM
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Eh, What?
Roland MicroCube has built in delay effects.
Need to be a bit more precise with your questions.
I think, sometimes Adam would plug into a shop behind him.
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Harp boy in progress
30 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:24 PM
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ahh i see sorry tookatooka for the confusion. What i was trying to ask, if i was on the street, how would i power my ac4tv amp which has a mains lead, and no battery compartment
hope that makes sense!
Nick
Last Edited by on Dec 26, 2010 12:34 PM
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rbeetsme
342 posts
Dec 26, 2010
12:28 PM
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Adam was using an old 80's vintage Maxi Mouse, surprisingly good sound, 8" speaker. I like mine a lot, 2 channels, separate tone controls. Roland makes a number of good battery powered amps. Vox has a couple that are pretty nice, I have the DA20 twin 8" speakers, lots of effects and modelling. I know a few people who use a small tube amp and inverter, haven't tried that yet.
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Rubes
192 posts
Dec 26, 2010
1:31 PM
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An inverter is the go for any mains powered device, but the louder you go the more current you will draw H boy, and you need a sizable battery ( car Batt ) to power up for any length of time.
Look into the battery jobs- Roland Microcube, Pignose, etc.... :~)
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Miles Dewar
569 posts
Dec 26, 2010
1:57 PM
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Yep. Lectrosonics Mouse. Also nice shop keepers I'm sure.
The Mouses are fantastic.
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Harp boy in progress
32 posts
Dec 26, 2010
2:23 PM
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thanks everyone i might invest in a battery powed amp!
Nick
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oldwailer
1457 posts
Dec 26, 2010
4:39 PM
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I've been jonesing real bad for a Crate TX15--I've read some great stuff about them and they have two channels--one accepts a Lo-Z connection. I don't know how they would be for harp in particular--but a lot of buskers seem to like them.
With the Crate I wouldn't have to pack around a mixer, and I could lose the Duracell Power pack I now use with a regular amp. The pack works fine, but it's just heavy and clumsy to carry around. It is a good alternative if you really love the sound of your present amp--I've never played long enough to run it down.
When I'm busking, the less stuff I have to carry around the better--when you're working alone--you get set up--get playing for a while--then have to break it all down and take the stuff with you to go pee--then go back and start all over--if nobody stole your spot.
You can check the Crate out at:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=&q=crate+battery+powered+amp&rlz=1B3GGGL_en___US356&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8739309938669813360&ei=Y90XTcLlDoX4sAOE8IiICw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDYQ8wIwAA#
The Duracell pack is at:
http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-Powerpack-Jumpstarter-Inverter-Backup/product-reviews/B000E6LEIC?pageNumber=2
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BigBlindRay
55 posts
Dec 26, 2010
4:43 PM
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Hey Harp Boy
If you can get your hands on a Pignose Hog 20, theyre a sweet little battery powered amp for harp.
Ive heard real good things about the Boss Micro Cube too but from what im aware they can be a bit pricey for a battery powered amp. So unless you got the money to throw at it, then get one :)
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MIKE C.
47 posts
Dec 28, 2010
8:01 AM
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I use a Pignose 7-100 amp on the street. Sometimes for a change of pace I'll use a Danelectro Honeytone amp. The Pignose uses 6 AA batteries that last about 15 hours. The Danelectro use a 9 volt battery that last about 3 hours. Price wise the Danelectro cost around 4 times as much to use, therefore the pignose has been my main amp. Check them out at Musiciansfriend .com. The pignose is around $79 and the Danelectro around $19. I am also going to check out the new Vox Mini3 amp (around $99). It has 11 amp models plus effects and would be more fun to use than the others that sound great but have only one sound. Also Vox claims the 6 AA batteries last as long as 30 hours. Best Wishes and Good Luck from Broadway Nashville.
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