Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 3:38:49 GMT From: alcie~op.midmaine.com Subject: amps, sonny terry and song writing
I just taught a seminar in song writing to kids grades 5-12. What a riot. Each class worte a song and performed it. I noted that the harmonica makes a good, cheap professional sounding instrument and played a few riffs.
Amp notes: after playing the rebuilt 48 Champ, and the Vox clone, I went back to play my 70s Bassman-no reverb, no preamp, 15 inch speaker. It sounds great. Closed back speaker so it doesn't feed back-50 watts so I can play it at outdoor festivals and be heard. The speaker is heavy but it has wheels. I bought it years ago for keyboards, with a 2X15 inch speaker cabinet. A refrigerator sized system for a mere $175.00. Got a Fender 1X15 inch cabinet because it was lighter. So far, I've liked every amp I played through. I must be picky. The Montgomery Ward Airline amp doesn't sound too bad either.
Sonny Terry is great-my favorite.
Rainbow Jimmy http://www.spaceanimals.com http://www.mp3.com/spaceanimals
