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From: Mike Curtis
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 14:02:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: accoustic harp

> sound it is possible to use a good quality getto blaster. In order to gain
> more volume, could a standard Hi-Fi stacking amp, with mike input, along with
> large Hi-Fi speakers be used for a similar effect.

Sure you can use a hi fi amp and speakers. With acoustic harp, we want a
"pure" sound, which is what a hi fi amp and speakers do by definition (High
Fidelity means faithful reproduction of the original). Most musical
instrument amps are not hi-fi. They're actually designed to "color" the
sound with uneven tonal response and distortion. For acoustic harp, we'd
rather have an accurate reproduction.

The big problem with home audio gear is that it's not designed to take the
beating nightly gigging gives it. Those nice wood covered speakers will
become splinters in short order. The RCA connectors won't hold up nearly as
well as guitar plugs (1/4" connectors) and XLR's. The home stereo cases
don't take kindly to spilled drinks, setting stuff on top of them (warning -
NEVER block the vents on top, sides, or bottom of electronic gear),
dropping, etc.

But if you are careful, and don't have to use it every night, there's no
reason home audio gear can't be used for this.

The only "problem" I see is that most home audio gear doesn't have
microphone level inputs. You may need a mic to line preamp if you need a
LOT of amplification.



I'm a lefty, but learned to play right handed. You could teach your friend
to play either way. If you choose lefty, try using a mirror.

Which proves that my friend the wag was correct - harmonica magic IS done
with mirrors :-)

-- mike