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Forums :: Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

Got some amp offers would like some insight please

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Wed, 07/01/2015 - 22:47
crazymilk
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ELK STAGEMAN , W18 , 12'' speaker

Egnater Tweaker 112 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp  Black, Beige 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/egnater-tweaker-112-15...

Do you know any of em', are they suitable for harp?:)

 

Secondly, I am in a conflict between the Fender Pro Junior and the Fender Blues Junior, just because the lack of controls on the first one... would I require pedals for the pro junior and such, or would it be sufficient?

Thanks in advance

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Thu, 07/02/2015 - 06:45
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Expert Skip Simmons
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Beginner's amp

Hello Crazymilk-  Thanks for writing.  There has been quite a bit of discussion on this forum about new amps for harp.  Browse around for some good tips from our BH.com readers. All you really need right now is an amp that will let you work on your technique, especially cupping and feedback control.  A lot of the new amps are made for screaming distorted guitar, so be sure to try it first!  I say fewer knobs are sometimes better!

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Thu, 07/02/2015 - 12:18
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Thanks buddy:) just one last

Thanks buddy:)

just one last question if I may;

I am really considering the blues junior III;

Pre Amp Tubes:Groove Tubes® - (3 x 12AX7)Power Tubes:Groove Tubes® - (2 x EL84)

 

how many and which tubes would you switch to it and to which ones? 

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Sun, 07/12/2015 - 21:16
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Expert Skip Simmons
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Blue Junior for harp

Hello Crazymilk- I'm afraid that the general consensus is that the Blues Junior is really not well-suited for harp no matter what preamp tubes you use.  Perhaps one of our BH.com readers will correct me, but I'd say that the Blues Junior offers good value for guitar, but most harp players will have a tough time time getting anything but a too-bright tone.

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