I've been using the c9 for about 5 years now and the B9. I bought a ventilator rotary speaker pedal and it brings these organ pedals to an entirely different level. I basically leave the mod levels off and use the ventilator exclusively with those pedals with a little bit of digital reverb. I like the gospel setting on the B9 it's kind of a higher pitch sound that sticks out really nice for leads and then I use the number one setting on the c9 tone wheel and that's nice for padding and filling up the mix for the band. I also use the the e9 electric piano pedal which gives me a Wurlitzer sound, and the Mel 9 the orchestra setting is really nice. I also use the cello setting with the dry level 12:00 and the effects setting up just a little bit it kind of gives it the sound of a violin or a fiddle with a little bit of ventilator pedal it almost sounds like an accordion gives it a nice sound. Again these pedals have changed my playing immensely I play a lot more than I used to since I typically play on a country and rock band I don't get as many solos as I used to now I can play just about all the time.
Great review of these pedals. I too, like the use of pedals in my harmonica playing. My two favourite pedals for playing country & bluegrass music, is using the “delay” pedal and the “chorus” pedal together. I first plug the mic into the delay pedal, then plug into the chorus pedal. With adjustments to each pedal, l can almost replicate the sound of an “accordion”. If l need to make a change from making my harmonica sound like an accordion to just a harmonica sound, whilst still playing, l simply turn off the chorus pedal. I quite often do this switching “back & forth”whilst playing. It quite literally gives the audience the perception that there is, both an accordion player and a harmonica player in the band. When playing a solo gig and doing this switching back & forth from accordion to harmonica whilst playing, initially surprises/confuses people, especially children if l’m playing at “open mic” parties.
Thank you for a very instructive video. I tinkered with your delay pedal settings on my pedal and was wowed by the slapback and chorus effects it was able to produce. The settings weren't hugely different from how I normally set it, but the sound sure was.
Great video Mr ward these pedals can make a massive difference I've been looking for something like this to make my blues playing more blusey thank you for the explanations of different frequencys it will help me alot
I use a BOOGIEMAN when I'm playing though a P.A. with a Harp Blaster mic great for when you are playing at a jam night and you need to setup fast makes it more easy to fit in with what ever genres of music they play. big plus not having to carry big amp.
I would like to say, as far as tone, a graphic EQ pedal early in the chain can do wonders, especially for taming annoying frequencies that come out of a lot of guitar amps. But, even if you have a great harp amp, and EQ pedal can really help focus your tone. And graphic EQ pedals aren’t a big expense. Way cheaper than ‘50’s Fender Bassman. Way.
Hey! I'd love to see the grill of that microphone. It looks just like a wooden body microphone that I built many years ago with an old turner astatic gold colored grill from a ham radio microphone with a custom element installed. The body was turned out of a piece of Hawaiian Koa. Looks eerily similar, including the cable with the heat shrink tubing over the spring strain relief.
Thanks Liam. I really struggle with pedals because playing different songs I feel that maybe I'd like to match the settings of an artist but, as ever, too many to choose. I've been playing with Tonebridge because the options are free but it's not so harmonica focused. Question, are there any settings you used on your amp that we should know about in this video?
I wonder why no one's tried an octave fuzz on harmonica. I'm not a great player (I wouldn't even say I'm a player) but I might look for a mic and get an octave pedal to find out myself lol
Why are harmonica players Scared of playing a Clear Sound? Any Enhancements these pedals claim to do is Nothing but Muffle and Dirty up what should be a clear sound. Ever other instrument does and Plays Clear identifiable Notes. Often said to play areas that a Saxophone would play is Correct…Except a Saxophone doesn’t play with Door Mate Over the sound exit.
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I've been using the c9 for about 5 years now and the B9. I bought a ventilator rotary speaker pedal and it brings these organ pedals to an entirely different level. I basically leave the mod levels off and use the ventilator exclusively with those pedals with a little bit of digital reverb. I like the gospel setting on the B9 it's kind of a higher pitch sound that sticks out really nice for leads and then I use the number one setting on the c9 tone wheel and that's nice for padding and filling up the mix for the band. I also use the the e9 electric piano pedal which gives me a Wurlitzer sound, and the Mel 9 the orchestra setting is really nice. I also use the cello setting with the dry level 12:00 and the effects setting up just a little bit it kind of gives it the sound of a violin or a fiddle with a little bit of ventilator pedal it almost sounds like an accordion gives it a nice sound. Again these pedals have changed my playing immensely I play a lot more than I used to since I typically play on a country and rock band I don't get as many solos as I used to now I can play just about all the time.
Great review of these pedals. I too, like the use of pedals in my harmonica playing. My two favourite pedals for playing country & bluegrass music, is using the “delay” pedal and the “chorus” pedal together. I first plug the mic into the delay pedal, then plug into the chorus pedal.
With adjustments to each pedal, l can almost replicate the sound of an “accordion”. If l need to make a change from making my harmonica sound like an accordion to just a harmonica sound, whilst still playing, l simply turn off the chorus pedal. I quite often do this switching “back & forth”whilst playing. It quite literally gives the audience the perception that there is, both an accordion player and a harmonica player in the band.
When playing a solo gig and doing this switching back & forth from accordion to harmonica whilst playing, initially surprises/confuses people, especially children if l’m playing at “open mic” parties.
That’s so awesome, thanks for sharing!
I learned some stuff about the difference between reverb and delay. good video for me.. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
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searching for the right tone the journey continues thank you all the info.
Thank you for a very instructive video. I tinkered with your delay pedal settings on my pedal and was wowed by the slapback and chorus effects it was able to produce. The settings weren't hugely different from how I normally set it, but the sound sure was.
Nice, glad you’re enjoying experimenting with your sound 😎
Great video Mr ward these pedals can make a massive difference I've been looking for something like this to make my blues playing more blusey thank you for the explanations of different frequencys it will help me alot
Glad it helped, cousin Darren! 🤣
I use a BOOGIEMAN when I'm playing though a P.A. with a Harp Blaster mic great for when you are playing at a jam night and you need to setup fast makes it more easy to fit in with what ever genres of music they play. big plus not having to carry big amp.
I would like to say, as far as tone, a graphic EQ pedal early in the chain can do wonders, especially for taming annoying frequencies that come out of a lot of guitar amps. But, even if you have a great harp amp, and EQ pedal can really help focus your tone.
And graphic EQ pedals aren’t a big expense. Way cheaper than ‘50’s Fender Bassman. Way.
the harp mojo sounds very special, love that pedal. nice reviews mate!
Hey! I'd love to see the grill of that microphone. It looks just like a wooden body microphone that I built many years ago with an old turner astatic gold colored grill from a ham radio microphone with a custom element installed. The body was turned out of a piece of Hawaiian Koa. Looks eerily similar, including the cable with the heat shrink tubing over the spring strain relief.
Liam; excellent Class! Thanks!
I love natural saund harmonica!! Raw sound!!
I'm just starting with my amp journey. Winning this would be awesome!
Best of luck!
Thanks for this Video!
Nice pedal.thanks for this...
I like how the drive goes op
I would love to see you do a rendition of the Crash Bandicoot theme.
Hello Liam, great video, I love harmonica pedals, and I hope I´ll win the giveaway 😅
I have the boogieman
Thanks Liam. I really struggle with pedals because playing different songs I feel that maybe I'd like to match the settings of an artist but, as ever, too many to choose. I've been playing with Tonebridge because the options are free but it's not so harmonica focused.
Question, are there any settings you used on your amp that we should know about in this video?
Yeah good question… the amp I used only has tone and volume. I had them set pretty low so you just got a sense of the amp without anything “added”.
I wonder why no one's tried an octave fuzz on harmonica. I'm not a great player (I wouldn't even say I'm a player) but I might look for a mic and get an octave pedal to find out myself lol
Do it!
I only like the #9 Telstar soundon the C9 organ pedal. Is there a cheaper pedal for sale that can accomplish this?
LEARNTHEHARMONICA, which harmonica pedal will get that "Boxy" tone? it will sound you're playing inside a shoebox
Can i used these pedals for guitar playing ?,I like that dirty blusy sounds.
Yes you can! 😎
The only pedal that impressed me was the Pedal Tree.
Hi Liam which amp do you used on this test?.....
HarpGear HG2 😎
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Mo duht !!!
Why are harmonica players Scared of playing a Clear Sound? Any Enhancements these pedals claim to do is Nothing but Muffle and Dirty up what should be a clear sound. Ever other instrument does and Plays Clear identifiable Notes. Often said to play areas that a Saxophone would play is Correct…Except a Saxophone doesn’t play with Door Mate Over the sound exit.
I’m a beginner. Far from needing this. Useless information for me at my present level.
Please Share to Harmonica Jam Nation
Hi & welcome to Harmonica Jam Nation
The Group for all Harmonicist Joe Blows, Pro's Learner 101 players a space for the mature minded Harmonicist Young & Old
Please Share to Harmonica Jam Nation
How is HJN different from other Groups ?
Most all of us are mutli members of FB Harp groups but not all groups...a Lot of Players shy away from groups that are more lenient on Language & content posted.... I've found over the years all groups have members that never participate for many reasons maybe a bit Shy or fear of unwanted Critic they've seen within the group etc. ect.
HJN want members of all Genre feeling safe comfortable relaxed without the Drama these are the players we wish to attract bring them out of the/Cyber Void.
like a Night out on the Town 3/4 of your friends are at the Local Bar & Grill the rest of our friends at the local Club Restaurant.... they don't go to a Bar & Grill liking the more stable environment of a Club.... no fear of a Local Drunk getting Chatty with the ladies & Falling face 1st into the Family seafood Plater.
We can still have a laugh & joke like you do in any other Group but Respect of all Genre & of Players music is expected at all times... no matter if your just Joe Blow a Pro or learner 101 you can share it with HJN.
HJN is a Space to discover players you never hear in other groups
So that's about the only difference we all know how to act within each environment HJN is just trying to fill that Space & bring forth a new face or 2 from out in the Wilderness of Cyberland.
Admin Mods?
Greg , Les & I are active Musicians in our local Blues Scenes communities & that's who we wish to be in HJN active members not Admins..... Contact Greg & Les for all the Good things in HJN But if you have a Problem Toss it my way I do all the Wood Chopping .
HJN #1 Unwritten Rule we trust that you Treat all member as you do People in your everyday Life....Carry on Having Fun.
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