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Very pleased to announce that I'm now doing harmonica work full-time.

If you have an order in, your wait time could be much less than estimated depending on which end of the waiting list you're on. If you've thought about getting some harps but were discouraged by long waits, please keep me in mind as the process will now move along much faster.

I'm also exploring ideas about how to expand my services. Without needing to fit things in around a day job, some types of work turned away before may now be welcomed. I'll keep the website updated as these ideas are fleshed out. continue reading...

Hello Everyone,
For those of you having a challenging time identifying the correct key signature and tempo to a song that you would like to solo over ... check this out!

A DJ friend of my recently turned me on to a terrific piece of software called, "Mixed in Key". It will analyze any song located on your computer, then identify both the key signature and tempo. continue reading...

Hi

Can anyone help me with the AmpKit or Amplitube settings on the iPad (or iPhone) ?

I have a Fender Bassman, Echo and Delay, but it is awfully distorted and it is clipping all the time ... How are your settings on amp and stompboxes ?

Thanks, Vincent

I am again offering my Wezo 45 combo amp. Hate to part with it, but my situation necessitates that I do so. This amp was purchased new by me from MegaTone Amps in 2010. Very little played, and has never been outside the house since it was delivered from Megatone. You won't be able to tell this one from new. This is the 10x12 version.

$1700, buyer pays shipping. (Costs $2450 new before shipping) continue reading...

Last Sunday, at the Harpsmith shop Andy Just was regaling his adventures from the recent Ford Brothers Northern California tour (Andy replaced retired Mark Ford as first chair harmonica player). He was excited about the reverb stomp pedal Robben Ford had him play through, but couldn't quite recall the name of the unit. I wish you all could have seen the look on Andy's face as I pulled the new "TC Hall of Fame" reverb pedal out of my gig bag--classic! continue reading...

I have a HarpGear Double Trouble for sale. Little used and in mint-like-new condition. $750 shipped to your door in the Lower 48. Brian sells this amp new for $1085 plus shipping.

For pictures or questions, contact me via e-mail at gcarter_personal@mac.com

Gregg

* * * * * Sold to a BluesHarmonica.com Member * * * * *

So I was really excited about the Blues Session Steel harmonicas. I really like the way that they sound and they are very comfortable. Unfortunately I have been having some bad luck. Within less than a week, I had reed go flat on me. I sent it in to get repaired and in the meantime bought another Blues Session Steel harp (in a different key). Within a week, a reed snapped and I sucked it into my mouth. I don't play these any harder than my Hohners or Lee Oskars so maybe I am just having REALLY bad luck.
-Taylor

Hello Everyone,
Anyone frustrated with the limited recording capabilities of the iPad and Garage Band (mini Studio, etc.), check out the ALESIS iO DOCK:

> Main outputs
> 2x XLR-1/4" inputs iwth discrete design preamps
> gain controls
> guitar-direct switch
> phantom power switch
> footswitch input
> video output
> main level
> headphone level
> headphone out
> MIDI Out
> MIDI In
> USB MIDI

Available at www.sweatwater.com

Your Harpsmith,
Kinya

Loving them. At first I was put off by the hunter orange color of the the comb but they don't tear up my mouth and I get much less high pitch squealing as I'm learning to control my bends. They just feel... right. The only problem with them is that they are so comfortable I can't stop playing. I had the excuse with previous models, that my mouth was too raw to practice any longer. With these I can practice for 10+ hours a day! Seydel for me from here on out. Worth the extra $ as the stainless steels last a whole lot longer (allegedly).
-Taylor

Got a little DanElectro HoneyTone mini amp for $20 at Guitar Center last week. It has kind of a cool sound. Little belt clip and battery option too. The AC adapter for my DanElectro Echo pedal works with it too. Has anyone messed around with these? What are the preferred settings you use out of curiosity?

-Taylor