From: dpon~s.ibm.com Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 16:37:10 -0400 Subject: Re: Blown harp, was Re: Intimidation factor etc.
Hey Ironman...yep, it was a serious problem at the time, but that was my first open jam and it was also two novembers ago...nowdays, i wouldn't think twice about taking out a Eb harp (or any harp for that matter) or playing around the blown notes on the Bb...it was pretty scary at the time but i ended my solo, somewhat gracefully if i remember, and the guitar helped me out...i didn't know what positions were at the time...i guess that i was just raw talent and the local harp pros saw potential and helped me out afterwards...like you just did :)...though, i'm glad that you posted a solution b/c there are always newbies (and, not to mention, myself) that appreciate advice from the pro's :)
P.S. MIke...going back to the Blues Jr. reverb problem...it didnt make a crashing sound when i banged on it and, like i said the connections and soldering looked fine...so i'm gonna have to take it to a local amp tech i found so we can swap tanks...haven't done it yet...i'm not lazy, its just that i can't part with my amp for more than a day :)...i think i'll have to though b/c i need at least a little reverb...it sounds great, just missing something obvious :)...i'll keep ya posted though
Doug Ponte dpon~s.ibm.com
On 28 Apr 00, at 12:11, dpon~s.ibm.com wrote:
> ..I think i also blew out a Bb harp > during a solo and i didn't have a spare so i just turned around to the > guitarist, shrugged and pointed to the blown harp.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ironman wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This can be really intimidating, and sometimes a really serious problem. But there are ways to work around a blown harp. It's always one note that goes. Usually on your favorite harp, and usually the note you play the most (or often the other reed in that hole, because that's what gets all the action when you bend).
