Please remember to check the NEWS ARCHIVES for past news.
***2/26/10***
I will be in Clarkesdale Miss. coming up March 23rd-27th to teach at Jon Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp!
It may not be too late to still sign up. Here's the Jon's Delta Team of Performing and Teaching Coaches:
Jon Gindick of Los Angeles, blues guitar and harmonica
Hash Brown of Dallas, blues guitar and harmonica
RJ Harman of Florida, blues harmonica
Cheryl Arena of Dallas, blues harmonica and vocals
Brian Purdy of Florida, blues harmonica
Adam Gussow of Oxford,Mississippi, blues harmonica and guitar
Guitar Mikey and The Real Thing of Clarksdale, Mississippi
PLUS about 30 fellow "Campers" from all over the world.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***2/8/10***
I've got good
news: Hill Country Harmonica is a reality.
On May 22-23, a
little more than four months from now, a lot of
harmonica players and their friends--including you, I hope--will be
gathering in North Mississippi for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and
focused harmonica playing. Our home for the weekend will be the grassy hills
and open-air gazebo of Foxfire Ranch. The weekend's performers
will
also be your teachers and guides. Some of the names on our roster
will
be familiar to you; others probably won't. Between them, they
encompass the full range of blues harmonica expertise:
traditional to
contemporary, acoustic to amped-up, Mississippi to Memphis to Chicago
and back:
Billy Branch
Adam Gussow (with
Charlie Hilbert)
Terry "Harmonica" Bean
Billy Gibson
Brandon Bailey
Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
The weekend will
consist of lectures, workshops, and jam sessions,
interspersed with concerts by our pros. Hill Country Harmonica is
an inclusive event: it is oriented at players of all
levels, beginner through advanced. (I will offer a workshop on
overblows, for example, but we will also offer focused guidance for
beginners.) The focus will be on exchanging ideas, creating
community,
and grooving to some fantastic music.
Our world,
including our blues world, has increasingly become a
virtual world. Some of you know me, for example, know me entirely
through my YouTube videos.
I've inspired you at long distance. That's wonderful! But
it's also
partial. Hill Country Harmonica knows that the best blues music
needs
to be experienced at first hand. And some of the best Mississippi
blues--represented here by Terry "Harmonica" Bean and Bill
"Howl-N-Madd" Perry--doesn't travel. I want to introduce you to
these
artists. I also want to meet you, and answer, at first hand, any
questions you may have about the blues harmonica lessons I've uploaded
to YouTube and
Modern Blues Harmonica.
Before I go any
further, here's a link for the Hill Country Harmonica website:
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***1/3/10***
Happy New Year!!
If you have any questions please let me know!!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***12/28/09***
I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Now it is on to New Years! I will be with Jason Ricci at Ace's in Bradenton FL on New Year's Eve!! I hope I see you there if your in the area. If I miss you I hope you all have a great New Years and be safe. Amp production is in full swing with amps going out the door all the time. Wait times are short right now and most are ready to ship. If you have any questions please let me know!!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***12/18/09***
We now have a few amps left i stock and ready to ship. If you would like to receive your amp by Christmas please let me know ASAP. Happy Holidays!
***11/27/09***
I am back and everything is in full swing again. Thanks for those of you who patiently waited for responses to your emails. I am working on new manuals right now that will be available for download in a few weeks. Thanks again for coming by and all the support!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***11/19/09***
I am in Japan until November 25th so if I have not replied to your email in a timely manner please understand. I have had an unbelievably hard time getting internet access where I am and it is very bad to say the least. I will be in a town soon where I can reply so please be patient. I will get back with you as soon as humanly possible. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/30/09***
We are proud to announce Wekiva Music will be a stocking dealer on all HarpGear amplifiers. If you are in their area feel free to stop by and try out their selection of amplifiers. We are going to do a small run of HG2 2x8" amplifiers in green and cream tolex also. We are doing a run of 10 of them and they usually sell out before they are built so please feel free to inquire about them asap if you are interested. This will be the first batch of 2x8" HG2 amps we have done in Green and Cream tolex. They will look almost identical ot the Double Trouble on the website.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/27/09***
Today is the last day for the sale prices listed below. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Thanks!
HG2 $770 120V SALE PRICE $750
Double Trouble $1010 120V Tolex SALE PRICE $975
HG35 Aged Tweed $1300 120V SALE PRICE $1250
HG50 1210 $1600 120V SALE PRICE $1550
HG50 410 $1700 120V SALE PRICE $1600
Add $40 for 240V export versions.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/21/09***
I am getting ready to go on my trip to Kyoto Japan on Nov. 12, 2009. I have been working on ending the current discounted sale prices on amps for sometime but I kept receiving calls and the interest kept going so I left the sale prices in affect to help everyone out as much as possible in these times. I have had to put a definitive date down for the end of the discounted sale prices and it is going to end 10/28/09. I really appreciate everyone who has placed an order and inquired. So if you have been on the fence about ordering please do so by Wednesday 10/28/09. After that the prices will return to the regular prices I normally charge.
HG2 $770 120V SALE PRICE $750
Double Trouble $1010 120V Tolex SALE PRICE $975
HG35 Aged Tweed $1300 120V SALE PRICE $1250
HG50 1210 $1600 120V SALE PRICE $1550
HG50 410 $1700 120V SALE PRICE $1600
Add $40 for 240V export versions.
I have had quite a few orders and want to get them all out before I got to Japan. I will be in Japan from 11/12 - 11/24/09 and I WILL be accesible for orders via email at that time and I will still have people available to ship the amps. Please feel free to ask any questions and as always, I am here to help with anything I can.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/15/09***
Jason Ricci was over the house tonight and recorded some tracks on the new HG50 1210. The amp was set on 4 for the recording in the living room. Thanks!
Sound Sample #1 HG50 1210 Jason Ricci
Sound Sample #2 HG50 1210 Jason Ricci
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/14/09***
I will be at the Jason Ricci shows in FL in the next few days. If you see me there please feel free to come up to me and say hi! I always love meeting other harp players while I am out and about. Thanks!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***10/7/09***
I have an HG2 120V in like new condition and an HG50 in 120V new condition for sale for anyone interested. Please get in contact with me if you are interested in more details. The price is right and it will go quick.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***9/16/09***
I am back from Mississippi and it was awesome. It is always fun teaching but it is even better when you are in the Delta where it all started. I had the pleasure of playing at Ground Zero Blues Club and Red's juke joint with Lightning Malcolm. What a time!
I have an HG50 410 used amp for sale for anyone interested. Please get in contact with me if you are interested in more details. The price is right and it will go quick.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***9/04/09***
I will be teaching at Jon Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp in Clarksdale Mississippi from Sept 8-12, 2009. Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Brian Purdy, RJ Harman, Cheryl Arena and Hash Brown of Dallas TX will be there on the teaching staff. It is going to be held at the Hopson Commisary.
I still have the RCA brown bullet I bought from Dennis Gruenling for those who have asked recently. You can see pics and a description of it on the news page. It isn't pretty but it sounds great and the price is great.
I have been having such a great response to the sale so I am going to keep running it through the end of Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp. I will continue to offer this sale to everyone who inquires until September 13th 2009. Thanks!
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***8/26/09***
I just added sound samples of the new HG50 1210 under the amps section.
If you have been trying to decide on which amp to get you still have to September 1st to get the sale prices listed on each amps page.
I will be teaching at Jon Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp in Clarksdale Mississippi from Sept 8-12, 2009. It still isn't too late to sign up if you are thinking of going to the camp. Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Brian Purdy, RJ Harman, Cheryl Arena and Hash Brown of Dallas TX will be there on the teaching staff. It is going to be held at the Hopson Commisary.
I still have the RCA brown bullet I bought from Dennis Gruenling for those who have asked recently. You can see pics and a description of it on the news page. It isn't pretty but it sounds great and the price is great.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***8/20/09***
I just added pictures and a description of the new HG50 1210 under the amps section.
If you have been trying to decide on which amp to get you still have to September 1st to get the sale prices listed on each amps page.
I will be teaching at Jon Gindick's Harmonica Jam Camp in Clarkesdale Mississippi from Sept 8-12, 2009. It still isn't too late to sign up if you are thinking of going to the camp. Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Brian Purdy, RJ Harman, Cheryl Arena and Hash Brown of Dallas TX will be there on the teaching staff. It is going to be held at the Hopson Commisary.
I still have the RCA brown bullet I bought from Dennis Gruenling for those who have asked recently. You can see pics and a description of it on the news page. It isn't pretty but it sounds great and the price is great.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***8/17/09***
Congratulations RJ Harman!!
Yesterday my friend and teaching partner RJ Harman won the 4th Annual Harmonica Championships! In his honor HarpGear is going to run a short sale on all amps besides the Rock Bottom amplifier. I have marked the sale prices on the amps pages directly. This sale will last for 2 weeks. Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to stop by RJ's site and congratulate him!
Yesterday at the Harmonica Championships we unveiled the new HG50 1210 amplifier which is an HG50 with 1-12" speaker and 1-10" speaker. It has tons or bottom, punch and volume for those looking for a powerful smaller package then the 4x10". I will have more pictures and info up in the next couple of days with sound samples of the amp. It was used exclusively at the FL Harp Championships and it was a rousing success. We are already accepting orders for immediate shipment.
You can email me here if you have any questions!
***8/15/09***
If you have contacted me recently about a demo HG35 or HG50 please contact me again. I have a unique demo amp available for someone who is interested at a great price. I have lost me demo amp list I keep that lets me know who is interested in which demo amp so please recontact me if interested. You can email me here.
***8/11/09***
I have a great mic for sale for those who have been asking. It is a little different then what you are used to seeing and it has a great vintage shure controlled magnetic element in it. I bought it originally for myself from Dennis Gruenling who was selling it for $310. I used it for a while and then got a new custom mic I have been using and now I am going to be selling this mic on a first come first serve basis. I have included pics below. It isn't the prettiest mic but it is a great sounding very comfortable mic to hold that feels smaller in the hands then the regular green bullet. I am going to let this mic go for $250usd and I guarantee you it is a great mic with great tone. It could use a new grill cloth for cosmetics but that is easy enough for anyone to change out with any color fabric they prefer if it bothers them. all I cared about was the mics tone. If you are interested email me for more info. It will come with a 1/4" screw on adapter.
***8/10/09***
The Florida Harmonica Championships are fast approaching. It will be taking place on 8/16/09. Here are the details:
Florida Harmonica Championships Sunday, August 16
The 4th annual Florida Harmonica Championships will be held on Sunday, August 16 in New Smyrna Beach starting at 12:00 noon.
Trophy and plaques for the winners.
Categories include, Best in Show, Showmanship, Most Technical and Most Creative.
Events include a Players Master Class, Harmonica Tuning and Repair Workshop and the Harmonica Orchestra.
National Sponsors are Lee Oskar Harmonicas and Harpgear.com
Lots of give-a-ways including Tshirts and Harmonicas
***7/14/09***
So I just got back from going on the road with Jason Ricci and little I did I realize at the time he was videoing for youtube stuff. So if oyu want to see what it looks like on the road between gigs with jason Ricci here is a video starring yours truly.
***6/30/09***
I still have a Rock Bottom demo amp for sale for anyone looking for a great deal on a hand wired amp with great tone! I am selling it for $400 plus shipping which is $100 off the normal price. This amp is like new and sounds awesome!
***6/29/09***
Florida Harmonica Championships
The show is at 2 PM Sunday August 16th at Beachside Tavern in New Smyrna Beach...we anticipate going until 8 or 9 at the latest...we'll have prizes and giveaways with T-shirts for sale at the show...we'll be at the venue to register players at noon...everyone who participates will receive a certificate that they performed at the show. Categories for plaques and trophies will include best in show for showmanship, technical ability, and originality...with a trophy for overall Best in Show Florida Harmonica Champion.
***6/27/09***
I just got word from Farley Palmer that the Florida Harmonica Championship is on again!! HarpGear will be providing an HG50 for the main stage and we will also be providing gift certificates for the raffle. Here is what Farley wrote:
We're doing it again! Bigger and better at Beachside Tavern in New Smyrna Beach...more prizes and awards...great food, great band, and some of the best harp players in the state! Players....stay tuned for more details...if you were there last year, you know not to miss this show! Come to play...come to party...See you there!
Farley and Adam
http://www.myspace.com/beachsidetavern
Please contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything!
***6/17/09***
I want to thank John Schaman who was kind enough to bring the HG50 to the Buckeye Harmonica festival. I heard a few of you got to play through it and enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone who took time to play through it there. There is also a great review of the Shure Beta 57A and the Shure SM57 microphones with the HarpGear Rock Bottom on the Shure Microphones blog. Zhin who plays the sample does a great job and is a great guy. Thanks Zhin!
Please contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything!
***6/11/09***
I have a like new fully warrantied demo Rock Bottom amplifier for sale with ceramic speaker for $400 plus shipping for anyone interested. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions or need help with anything!
***5/27/09***
Blind Pig recording artist John Nemeth who is a harp monster with a killer voice emailed me a clip of him playing the Double Trouble at the knitting factory which is a big venue. If you haven't checked out his new CD you are missing out. It is called Love Me Tonight and every track on it is done with the Double Trouble.
Please get a hold of me if you have any questions or need help with anything!
***5/24/09***
I have a like new demo HG50 available for sale right now for $1600 plus shipping for anyone interested in getting a like new HG50 with full warranty for a deal. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions or need help with anything!
***5/20/09***
Today, I was pleasantly suprised to find that I was in the newspaper from our local jam. We had a photographer from the paper there the other night who was taking pictures for an artice. Today a friend came into the shop and pointed it out on the computer. I thought i would share it seeing there aren't too many good pictures of me out there. Click here to see the article. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions!
***5/15/09***
The used Double Trouble is gone. I will post any other used amps as they come up and in the meanwhile please feel free to browse the rest of the sites and look at the new amps. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions!
***5/10/09***
I have a gently used Double Trouble in tweed for sale right now. It has a small blemish on the backside of the amp on the lacquered tweed but it is only a small cosmetic scuff. It is going for $850 plus shipping if anyone is interested. also tomorrow Monday May 11th is the last day of the sale on all the amps so act now if you are on the fence so you don't lose a chance for a great deal. Info below. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions!
***4/23/09***
Here is a video of Dennis Gruenling on the HarpGear HG50 he has been using on tour. Listening with headphones or good speakers will enhance your listening experience. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions!
4/20/09
The sale is going great. I am glad a lot of you have gotten to benefit from the sale and get a great deal on an amp. As I have mentioned in other posts, my supplier is happy enough with the results of the sale he has extended the sale on components longer. I can't say how long he will continue the sale but for now I am able to keep prices where they are at a little longer. I appreciate everyone who has ordered an amp or takes the time to come by here and read the news. You guys and gals are great!! Please get a hold of me if you are interested in ordering or have any questions!
***4/15/09***
***SOLD***
I have had a few of you asking me about microphones lately. If anyone is still looking for a top notch microphone please get in touch with me. I recently got another microphone from HarpMicGaskets.com and now I am going to sell my most recent main microphone. If you are looking for a great mic I can guarantee you this one is top notch! This is the mic I have ben doing all my amp testing with for the last year and using at all the jam camps and amp demos. This mic is in great condition and the shell is a JT-30which is texturized with a great professionally applied "sandstone style" grip which will not chip. It has a very good shure green bullet high impedance element in it. Anyone who knows me knows that I always use great mics and I put my name behind this mic. I am selling it for $275 if you are interested please get a hold of me. It will go quick.
***4/20/09***
The sale is going great. I am glad a lot of you have gotten to benefit from the sale and get a great deal on an amp. As I have mentioned in other posts, my supplier is happy enough with the results of the sale he has extended the sale on components longer. I can't say how long he will continue the sale but for now I am able to keep prices where they are at a little longer. I appreciate everyone who has ordered an amp or takes the time to come by here and read the news. You guys and gals are great!! Please get a hold of me if you are interested in ordering or have any questions!
***4/14/09***
I have a like new HG35 with a full warranty available for sale at a discounted rate for anyone who is interested. Please get a hold of me if you are interested in ordering or have any questions!
***4/13/09***
Sorry I haven't posted in the last 2 weeks I was on the road teaching and recently driving an HG50 to Dennis Gruenling who is using one on his current tour with Doug Deming. He sounded amazing through it. I will have some sound samples of him playing through it soon. I am continuing the sale listed right below for a little longer. My supplier has let me know they will continue the sale for a few more weeks so I can continue to plass the savings on. Please get a hold of me if you are interested in ordering or have any questions!
***3/31/09***
***SALE***
My supplier has been providing me with great new lower prices on components for a limited time so I am offering some great deals on all the amps so check them out. A basic price break down of the prices is below.
HG2 - $750 = $20 off
Double Trouble - $950 = $60 off
HG35 - $1225 = $75 off
HG50 - $1600 = $100 off
The prices will never get better than they are now and if you have been on the fence about buying, now is the time. Please get a hold of me if you are interested in ordering or have any questions!
***3/30/09***
I just got back from teaching at Jon Gindicks Harmonica Jam Camp in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It was awesome!! Spending a week in the Delta absolutely living nonstop harmonica is a great way to really push your playing to the next level. The teaching staff was excellent and included Adam Gussow, Jimi Lee, Cheryl Arena, RJ Harman and the man himself Jon Gindick. The good news is that there will be another Jam Camp at the Hopson Commissary in September from the 8th-12th. Jon Gindick will be turning 61 at that camp so it is his 61 on 61 Camp. The camp is right on Hwy 61 and 49. Right at the original crossroads. It is going to be another great event!! Get a hold of jon Gindick for more details if you are interested.
If you had an amp on order it shipped today. Everything went out today and is on the way. I have more amps ready and waiting to ship. If you have been waiting to order feel free to get a hold of me. I am offering free shipping on the HG2 for the next week within the continental US and if you are overseas please get in touch with me to get a deal on your shipping too.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***3/22/09***
I am leaving to go teach at Jon Gindicks Harmonica Jam Camp along with my friend RJ Harman. There will be an excellent teaching staff there including Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Jimi Lee and Cheryl Arena to name a few. There are still spots available if anyone is still kicking around the idea of going. If you don't make it to this one you will find more available in the future.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***3/10/09***
I am getting ready to go teach at Jon Gindicks Harmonica Jam Camp along with my friend RJ Harman. There will be an excellent teaching staff there including Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow, Jimi Lee and Cheryl Arena to name a few. There are still spots available if anyone is still kicking around the idea of going.
I also still have the used original HarpGear 5F1 available for sale. It is in great shape and has been gone over completely. It has great tone and a big sound for the size. You can find more info on the used amps page. Also, it has the same specs as the HG1 and was the actual amp used in the second and third sound clips by Dennis Gruenling and Adam Gussow on the HG1 page. I have added a HarpGear nameplate now and she is ready to go.
If you are interested please contact me!
***2/28/09***
***SOLD***
I have a used demo Green and Cream Double Trouble avaialble at a great price. It was used for the NAMM show and other than that it is brand new with full warranty. It is $910 and ready to go. If you are interested please contact me!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***2/22/09***
I have 3 used amps still available for those interested. Click here for pictures and info!
Hurricane V8 with fitted padded cover $560
HarpGear 5F1 with cover $500
Old Knight PA head and 8" self contained combo amp $300
If you are interested please contact me!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***2/17/09***
For those of you who have asked me about used amps and demos I have 2 offerings. One of them is the original HarpGear 5F1 amplifier in the original small champ cabinet. It is basically a 1959 Champ circuit with my transformers and upgrades in an original chrome chassis. If you were to put the HG1 in a chrome chassis you would have the Original 5F1. I also have a demo Rock Bottom amp for sale at a reduced price also. If you are interested please contact me!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions
***2/10/09***
Mississippi Harmonica Jam Camp will be here soon. I thought I would post some info here from Jon Gindick for those who might be interested in getting some great instruction in a great location. I will be a coach there and I am looking forward to meeting you there if you decide to come. There are still some spaces available if you are interested. Just contact Jon Gindick for more info. Here is the scoop from Jon Gindick:
Blues Harmonica
Crossroads Jam
Camp
in Clarksdale,
Mississippi
at
The Shack Up Inn
and Hopson Commissary.
March 24-28, 2009
$995.00
for 5 Days and Nights
Sign up today at http://www.harmonicajamcamp.com
800-646-9245
with Jimi Lee, Adam
Gussow, Brian Purdy,
Cheryl Arena, RJ Harman and Jon
Gindick.
If you are
interested in becoming a better harmonica musician,
please contact
me. I have many ways to help
you become a more
fulfilled, expressive, rhythmic,
confident easy-on-the-ears
and versatile player.
This includes
phone lessons, video harp club, books, cds
and seminars. A few
minutes with me solve many
frustrating
harmonica playing problems
such as single
notes, vibratto, understanding theory,
bending, tongue-blocking,
articulation
and just being more
musicial.
Jon Gindick
310-457-8278
General Jam Camp
Curriculum
(Depending on your level)
Lip-blocking and tongue-blocking single notes, chording, octaves, slaps, bending, articulation, rhythm, riffs, phrasing, songs, positions, amplification, horn lines, I-IV-V, scale degrees,
Lip-blocking and tongue-blocking single notes, chording, octaves, slaps, bending, articulation, rhythm, riffs, phrasing, songs, positions, amplification, horn lines, I-IV-V, scale degrees,
harp country style,
theory, overblowing,
3rd position, harp
gapping, singing,
the arts of improvisation, adding feeling.
the arts of improvisation, adding feeling.
You'll have on one
ones, small groups based on level,
daily jamming with
band, direct feedback.
All ages
welcome. All levels welcome!
Jam
Camp is a powerful musical experience for the rawest beginner to the
most jaded veteran. Enrollment is limited to about 40, with up to
6
teachers, and many separate meeting rooms. Separate spaces, different
approaches, lots of jamming time.
Strong Beginners Program!
Incremental Anti Stage Fright Program!
Learn By Jamming!
7 Ways We Focus on Your Harp
Playing Development
Pre-seminar
feedback, phone lesson with Jon for feedback and suggestions.
Follow up face to face lesson, one on one lesson with coach at Jam Camp.
Small jamming classes and practice groups especially for your level,
General Meetings exposing us to “The Big Picture” from great players.
Confidence building atmosphere for new players and stage scared jammers.
Learn by doing. Jam with others of your own level. Get feedback.
Practice CD’s, notes to take home.
Follow up face to face lesson, one on one lesson with coach at Jam Camp.
Small jamming classes and practice groups especially for your level,
General Meetings exposing us to “The Big Picture” from great players.
Confidence building atmosphere for new players and stage scared jammers.
Learn by doing. Jam with others of your own level. Get feedback.
Practice CD’s, notes to take home.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***1/29/09***
I have had a few people write me recently asking if I have had any trade ins. I have one gentleman selling his like new 3 month old HG2 2x8" in lacquered tweed for $700 plus shipping. It is the same as a regular HG2 but in a double trouble cabinet with 2 - 8" alnico speakers. I did a limited run of these and I haven't made anymore since and the price on this one is very good. He is selling it to upgrade to an HG35. I will offer to transfer the 9 month of warranty to the new purchaser. If you are interested please contact me. This amp won't last long.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***1/23/09***
Time ot put a shameless plug in for two of my best friends new site. It is harmonicaspace.com. Designed by Brady Mills and Jason Ricci. It is a fully functioning free harmonica community with chat, forums and feels a lot like MySpace but without the BS and fully devoted to harmonica. If you haven't been there you should check it out. My Display Name is HarpGear. Look me up and add me as a friend. I look forward to seeing you there!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***1/20/09***
I have been receiving quite a few pics of satisfied harp players playing out with their HarpGear amps. I thought I would share a few. Let's start with Hal Iwan of customharpcases.com and his HG35 with Doug Deming.
Please keep the pics and the great reviews coming! Thanks again to everyone!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***1/13/09***
Just a quick note to let anyone in the central Florida area know that RJ Harman will be playing at the Tin Cup Tavern on Wednesday Jan. 14th at 9PM. I have been teaching and learning with this guy for some time now and he is nothing short of amazing. Check him out at RJHARMANMUSIC.COM.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***1/07/09***
I hope eveyone had a great new years. We did and the Jason Ricci gig was awesome. Jason is off to Nashville, TN to work on his new album. I can't wait to hear it. They played a bunch of the new songs at the gig and it was a great preview of what's coming.
On another note, I got an email this morning from Jon Gindick trying to measure interest in an ocean cruise jam camp. If you would be interested in taking a cruise and learning form some great harp teachers and professionals you should swing by his page and let him know.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/29/08***
There are two more days left on the holiday sale on all of the amps. On January 1st all amps return to the regular prices which are $100 more than what is listed right now. So if you are interested in taking advantage of the sale price please contact me ASAP. Thanks again to everyone who has helped make this a great year for HarpGear. I have met a lot of you on the road and spoken with a lot of you via email and telephone. It was truely my pleasure.
If any of you will be in Florida and want to come spend New Years Eve with Jason Ricci and me you can find us at Ace's Lounge in Bradenton Florida. Jason will be performing with his band there and I will be celebrating 10 yrs with my wife at Midnight. It will be a great time and I hope I see some of you there!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/26/08***
SOLD
I just had a customer upgrade to an HG50 and is looking to sell his HG30. He is asking $850 for the amp plus shipping which is a great deal on this like new amplifier. I will offer a 6 month warranty to the purchaser on this amp to give the lucky buyer a good piece of mind on his or her purchase. Please contact me for more info if you are interested. This amp will not last long so if you are interested please don't wait to long to write. I just had some customers asking about used amps recently so now is your chance :o) Have a good new year and I'll talk to you soon!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/25/08***
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/21/08***
It's getting close to the holidays and I want to thank all the great people I have met and talked with this year. HarpGear would not be anything without the great family of players who are behind it. I thank each and every one. There is still ten days left on the sale prices list on the amps page for those who are looking to take advantage of the holiday sale before it ends. Be safe this holiday and feel free to contact me any day of the week including Christmas if there is anything I can help you with.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/18/08***
If you have an amp on order with me it has been shipped. All orders including custom orders went out the door today. If you are thinking of ordering an amp before the Christmas sale ends we have some amps in stock and ready to ship. Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/15/08***
The Captiva Island jam camp has come and gone and it was a great time! I am waiting on pictures form campers to be sent to post them. I was busy teaching so I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked. If you missed the camp, there are more coming up soon. You can check them out at http://www.gindick.com.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/11/08***
I am on beautiful Captiva Island in Florida teaching at a small Jon Gindick Harmonica Vacation Camp. It is nice down here! It is about five hours below where I live so I don't make it down here often. The beaches are white and the water is blue. Camp starts in thirty minutes at noon and I can't wait! I will be putting pics of the camp up through the weekend so keep an eye out. If I am not going to see you at this camp i hope I see you at another one really soon. The Austin, TX camp is coming up very soon!
A great customer named Gary O'Riley sent me a pic of him playing with some amps revently that I wanted to share.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/09/08***
I received my harmonica case from CustomHarpCases.com yesterday and have been playing with it pretty extensively. I would first and foremost say it is nice getting a foam lined case where the cut outs for the harps, pedal and all other accessories is not pluck foam or just sloppily cut out by someone. This case uses foam that is denser and more moisture resistant than regular pluck foam to keep it from retaining a lot of moisture and corroding you harps. It also has all the foam CNC cut so the fits are impeccable. When you see Hal holding the case upside down with nothing falling out, you can trust that is true. I have forgotten to latch my case before and picked it up to dump everything on the ground. That won't happen with this case. My wife asked me last night to go ahead and hold it upside down. I did it warily over the couch and lo and behold nothing moved. I shook it and once again, everything stayed put. I love this case. I endorse this product whole hearted. I wouldn't use it if I didn't think it was the best thing going and man, it is nice to fit everything in my case securely that used to just rattle everywhere.
I have no stake in this company and I am just a happy customer. I do really recommend you look at the website and consider it. He is offering a free shippng sale right now and you can't beat it. Here is a pic of my case. I noticed my wife walked off with two of my harps. It is worth it to have a harp playin' bride though :o)
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***12/04/08***
I got some great news the other day. For sometime I was looking to make an amplifier to commemorate the late great Rock Bottom (AKA David York). I spoke with his wife yesterday and she gave me permission to use his name on the new amplifer. The HG Black amp will now be known as the HG Rock Bottom. I have made the changes on the amps page and will take pics of the amp with the new control panel soon. I will also be putting up a page with more info on who Rock Bottom was and why he mattered so much to me and so many others. You can find his music available for purchase over at GodsBarnYard.com. The amps citrcuit is based closely on the last amp Rock toured and recorded with and has a very similar tone. Stay tuned for more information.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/27/08***
I want to thank everyone for a great year again!!! I also want to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving!!!! Please feel free to call or write me to discuss your next amp and get great tone for the new year!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/26/08***
I just posted sound samples for the new HG Black amp. There are low volume and higher volume samples available. There is also samples with and without harp delay. Click here for Details and sound samples!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/22/08***
It is finally time to unveil the new HarpGear amp in time for Christmas. It is a more affordable amplifier aimed at the entry level market. It still delivers great tone and break-up but at a more affordable price. It is the same circuit as the 5W HG2 amplifier but made with a solid state rectifier and a 10" speaker. To hear the amplifier, you would never know there was a solid state rectifier in there and it sounds just like the HG2 amplifier. I absolutely love this new amp and I look forward to providing it to those who are in the market for great tone at a great price. The price on this amp will be right near $500.
Click here for Details!
I have a customer offering a great deal on an HG30 right now and if you were ever interested in getting one of my amps at a great deal, now is the time. He is asking $850 for the amplifier and it is in like new condition with warranty. If you are interested please contact me.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/20/08***
Things have been going well here lately and I really want to thank all my great friends and customers. Due to the great response to the sale we are running on all the amps I am going to continue them through Christmas. If you are thinking of getting yourself or your loved one an amp for Christmas, now is the time. Right now we running about one week from payment to shipping on all orders. Happy Holidays to everyone and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/15/08***
There is a new Jason Ricci gear video describing his newest pedal board configuration and of course using his HarpGear HG50 to demonstrate it! Check it out!!
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/10/08***
I have a few customers who are upgrading to other HarpGear amplifiers and they are looking to sell their used HarpGear amps. There is a used HG2 in like new condition, a purposely distressed "reliced" demo HG2 and an HG30 in like new condition. If you are interested in more info please feel free to contact me. I will give you the details and the contact info. Thanks!
***11/4/08***
Election Day!
Go Vote!!
A touch of good news. My prices are going down for November based on my costs going down!!! I will always pass my savings along to my customers so now is the time to make an amp purchase if you have been on the fence. It is rare for prices to go down and I am excited I can offer a great savings during this month. Just check out the amps page to see the current pricing.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
***11/3/08***
I just got back from Jon Gindick's Jam Camp in VA Beach and it was a great time and a great sucess. One of the highlights was a video Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam made. He has decided to start playing through a HarpGear 2 amp full time. Adam has always been one of my inspirations in the harp world so I can't begin to say what an honor this is! He just put up the video he made over at his YouTube site. He also is the owner of ModernBluesHarmonica.com that I highly recommend for harmonica instruction. Here is the video:
The amp in this video is the same one that I have for sale in the 2x8" configuration. You can find more on the sale on the news page. For anyone else interested in Jam Camps here are the dates:
Jon’s Blues Harmonica Jam Camps
Captiva Island, Florida, December 10-14, 2008 *
Austin, Texas, January 22-26, 2009
Clarksdale, Mississippi, March 24-28, 2009 *
I am at all camps with a * next to them.
Once again, thanks to everyone and as always, feel free to write or call with any questions.
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