Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

I came across this product while looking for an amp for use with harmonica. Has anyone used this amp and, if so, would you recommend it?

http://www.harmonicas-direct.com/accessories/microphones-amps/harp-train-10-harmonica-amp

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

Hi Skip, I was looking at a friends Masco ma17 the other day and noticed that the 7c7 loctal tube socket wasn't riveted in like the octals.  how do you remove the loctal socket so a octal socket can be installed, he wants to put a 6sj7 for the preamp tube.

Hi ,

I am enjoying just learning the harp.  I do not have an amp yet.

My primary use would be for the house.  I think one of Davids videos

mentions that at least a 10 inche speaker for this type of application.

Any suggestions as to where to / what to start looking at...it is a bit overwhelming

to choose amp with the huge variety out there.

Thank you for your time

           Steven Barta

Was curious about what your opinion is about the 'Memphis Mini ' amp ?

                Thank you for your time

                                    Steven Barta

Hi Skip, so I have this Bogen ph10 amp that had been rebuilt in to a Gibson ga6 circuit 12ay7 6sl7 2 6v6 5y3. all the tubes are vintage but all test very good. So I play it and the tone is kinda thin no break up ,no bottom , just real flat and dull sounding. So I though maybe no good for harp sell it to a guitar player right. Well the other night I decided to do some tube rolling, put in a old groove tube 12ax7 and a tung so RI 6sn7 in and dam! The tone fattened up great break up no feedback great volume just a completely different amp, not for sale now. continue reading...

Hi Skip, continue reading...

Hi Skip, I have a masco me 27 and was wondering if i could swap the 5v4 with a 5y3 for alittle more sag.

Hi Skip,

I'm looking for a new replacement speaker for my MU5 that's similar to the Fender Tweed Champ I think.  Can you reccomend a good speaker for harmonica to buy?  My amp repair guy here seems to think the Jensen MOD8-20 would be a good choice but you have more experience setting up amps for harp player.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Taylor

Hi Skip,

I'm looking for a new replacement speaker for my MU5 that's similar to the Fender Tweed Champ I think.  Can you reccomend a good speaker for harmonica to buy?  My amp repair guy here seems to think the Jensen MOD8-20 would be a good choice but you have more experience setting up amps for harp player.  Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Taylor