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I was unaware that Washburn made harps. The quality of their guitars varies depending on when they were made and in what country and what quality control was like at the time. I’ve seen some decent ones and I’ve seen some shockers. So if they are made by the same company, I would do some homework on it first (which it looks like you are doing).
As for collectibility, I’m of the mind that ALL musical instruments are collectible. Probably why I have three banjos and no girlfriends. I’n general terms, a “vintage” Washburn guitar could be seen as collectible I suppose.
Good luck on your quest
adam
I was going to say “be financially current” but thought the better of it.
Its a good idea to write down questions in between sessions as you think of them. All part of preparation I suppose.
Hope it works out for you, cello is a great instrument.
regards Adam
I don’t see them as being uncompatible but I imagine that they are not commonly used together because of the disparity in volume. You would probably want to look at amplifying the harp.
Western Australia. Outside a pie shop in the middle of nowhere, where truckies stop to grab food on the go.
Wie Gehts! I’ve had one for 2 years and play out professionally so it has to travel with me at least twice a week. Lots of playing and no problems at all sound wise or cosmetic wise. You need the padded case of course if you are going to cart it about.
I’m very happy with it.
Adam
Quite a valid point Laura, I should probably qualify my statement. I live in Western Australia, there ARE no high school harp programs to my knowledge, precious few harps
Sam,
I record in a similiar room. I have the mics up close (slightly less than 5 feet) and roll off the top end using eq to combat the harshness. Not a purist “optimum mic placement” approach, but is quick and easy and seems to work. Generally I use better mics, but did a quick demo this way with an H4 and it seemed to work ok.
good luck with it
adam
I used to go up to the local old peoples home once a month and run some tunes on the piano there for the residents. The instrument is past its use by date to the extent where if I tuned it, it would just sound “different” rather than “better” if you catch my drift. I was looking for a harmonica on ebay for a recording project I was doing and a pakistani harp turned up in the search. Sounded like a good idea, something portable I could take up to the old peoples home and play. Fortunately, I did enough research to realize that I shouldn’t buy it, but it lead me to buying a Dusty Strings Ravenna 34.
Should have done it years ago. A few friends gave me a hard time over it, but when you play it to doubters they just sit there with their mouths open.
regards
Adam
I’ve been known to throw (nicely) a Shure SM57 in the back of the (floor) harp and just let it sit there. A bit butch I suppose but it works. Probably a transducer specially designed for harp amplification would be a better option though.
Guitarists call them “power chords” and use them frequently in rock/pop/grunge styles. Unfortunately traditional music theory falls down a bit in naming things
Thanks very much for all your help. I wasn’t aware that any sort of harness was commercially available, but I will try the homemade route first. I have a strap for a heavy banjo with a resonator that I don’t use anymore I will try and modify it to the job.
Re the wireless, I was thinking UHF but its good to get an opinion from someone who obviously knows what they are talking about. I wasn’t aware of the diversity thing so that will help with my selection.
Thanks again
adam
