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Mind you, I don't vape. But am I the only one here who thinks that Hohner's new plastic Rocket and Rocket Amp case looks like some sort of vaping device?

I'm curious about the settings any Garage Band users use for recording their harmonica playing. I'm currently just selecting the Classic Vocal setting from the stock Voice Library and turn the Echo control down a notch. I haven't done much exploring but wonder if there are settings that could emulate the sound of an amplified harp.

Thanks,

Mike

I always appreciate meeting new people who have something good to add to the harmonica world. Recently I sent a vintage Shure small bullet mic off to Greg Heumann at BlowsMeAway to have the little-used later-added volume control taken out, and to check on some issues I've been having where it wouldn't work. continue reading...

Hi everyone! What DI box do you use to connect your harmonica mic to the PA system? Passive or active? I have a Bulletini mic and I want to buy the Focusrite 2i2. Which DI box should I get?

I am completely in love with the amout of break-up Musselwhite gets in this video: https://loudfunk.dk/watch?v=ALU5g6Qqi08

Does anyone have an idea (or maybe secure knowledge) of the amp (size etc) he was playing through for this gig?

I do know that tone is in the hands and mouth of the player, so that's not what I am asking here. My questing is relating to the light distortion he gets.

I just wanted to share with any european-based users of this forum, that I had a great visit to Bluexlab's shop in Rome yesterday.

In-person harmonica gear and -service in Europe can be a bit difficult with a lot of extra costs added for shipping etc. if you live out of the big centers, so I was very pleased to discover that Bluexlab was located in Italy.

I live in Denmark, but came here on holiday and took a day to go visit Max Manganelli in his shop. I've had my eyes on his VC's for a long time, but always thought it would add a bunch of customs etc. to get one. continue reading...

My main amp is a Lone Wolf HarpTrain 10. I like it a lot, but also have an old Roland Cube 30 that puts out a lot of volume. I recently picked up a Lone Wolf Harp Attack pedal, to run int the Cube 30. Haven't played the setup in public yet (still experimenting), but could be doing so soon. So ...

Anyone else here have experience with running pedals like the Harp Attack into solid state amps? What's your experience been? How close to tube sound have you been able to get? How about feedback issues? Other issues or thoughts?

Thanks!

Would appreciate feedback on this proposed setup. Mic to reverb peddle via instument cable. Peddle to amp via instrument cable. Amp to speakers via speaker cable. 

I cleaned my C hard (Hohner Crossover) in an ultrasonic cleaner. After putting it back together, it doesn't feel as reactive as it used to, and it takes more effort to bend notes. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

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