If you looking for a new, 1st of it's kind harmonica product, have a look at the Harp Wah. The Harp Wah is a Resonator and Mute Combined for acoustic harp playing. It adds “Trumpet Mute-like”, “Brassy” tones to your Harmonica sound bag. Here's a video showing at least some of what can be achieved:
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Looking for a gift for the harp player in your life? The Harp Wah. Everyone Loves New Gear, But What's a Harp Wah?? This new, first-of-its-kind cupping device puts controllable "wah" and resonator effects right in the hands of the player — adding a “Trumpet Mute-like” “Brassy” tone to the harmonica. Just pick it up and use it as needed. Whether a Pro player or a hobbyist, this unique bit of gear delivers awesome effects. Quotes From Top Pro Players: “Best harmonica innovation in a long time. It takes harp “muting” possibilities to a new level. Thanks, Roly!”...
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Are There Any Effects for Acoustic Harmonica? Yup. Everyone loves to see new harmonica equipment hit the scene... Over the past 15 years, I've seen an explosion of innovative products take to the market, everything from custom amps, custom mics, effect pedals, harmonica racks, custom harmonica parts and innovative tools. The list goes on. There has been lots of great, innovative gear developed for "amplified" harp, but aside from good hand-cupping technique (always important), there hasn't been any products designed to give a sound "effect" when playing acoustically - whether in the studio, on stage or just at home...
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As the product's designer, it's really an honour for me to watch some of the top harp players in the world use this new harmonica device. Here's a small sampling of some of the greats demo-ing the Harp Wah. In This Video: Ben Hewlett, Joe Filisko, Howard Levy, James Conway, Peter Madcat Ruth, TJ Klay.
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The Harp Wah vs. Standard Hand Cupping Techniques: By far, the most important and effective technique for getting cupping and Wah Wah sounds on harmonica is great hand techniques. Click Here for Demos So What's the Harp Wah All About? Well, what it's NOT about is first – it's not a replacement for hand cupping. The Harp Wah allows for exaggerated and tonally very different effects than can be achieved with just hand cupping alone. The fact is, that good hand cupping techniques still apply when using this product and to some degree, are necessary to get the most out...
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Harmonica Session – India's "Rabbi" (Rabbi Shergill). I just finished a Harmonica session for India's very successful "Rabbi". It was a pleasure working with him on his new EP. I'm looking forward to hearing the final mixes. My "Harp Wah" was a nice option to have available for this project.
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Over the years I tried the old-school “playing into a cup” technique on some recording sessions and live gigs, but I always found it awkward – especially when trying to aim the sound into a mic. MORE IMPORTANTLY, I found it quite limiting when trying to just play “freely”, the way I normally do. Here is what I came up with... The Harp Wah was my solution to this problem. It works great. Better than a cup in my opinion. It's not meant as a replacement for good hand cupping technique on the harp. It's a very different cupping effect...
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I love "Country" tuning (or Major 7th tuning as it was originally called) Here's little about how I 1st stumbled across it 40 years ago & why I use it still.
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Review: Harp Wah™ Harmonica World Magazine (UK) by Neil Warren April, 2018 Canadian harp player, Roly Platt, has developed the Harp Wah, a mute/resonator accessory based on the diatonic harmonica trick of playing into a glass. This produces a pronounced wah sound. The glass trick has long been a gimmick to pull out for a song or two. The Harp Wah provides a more permanent solution. Roly realized the main limitation of using a glass to be that the sound comes out at the top of the glass. The Harp Wah's sound emanates from the bottom end, and so offers...
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New great for Harp Players in the UK. The Harp Wah™ The Harmonica Company now carries the Harp Wah, the new Cupping / Wah effect for acoustic harmonica by Roly Platt.
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Great News for Harp Players in the UK. Harmonicas Direct now carries the Harp Wah, the new cupping effect for acoustic harmonica by Roly Platt.
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Great News for Harp Players in the USA. Rockin Ron's Music now carries the Harp Wah, the new cupping effect for acoustic harmonica by Roly Platt.
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Do you need to practice harp at a lower volume? Although "quieting" or "muting" the volume of the harmonica was not the original purpose of the Harp Wah, it has been reported by several players using it that it does in fact reduce the overall volume significantly when you close it off completely. One player reported that he lives in an apartment and uses the Harp Wah to play quietly in the evening.
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Roly Platt has been a live and Session harmonica player for over 40 years. Besides his traditional in-person studio harp sessions, he has been recording harmonica for clients from around the globe, via the internet for over 8 years now. Roly's harmonica styles include: Blues, Country, Rock, Pop, R&B, Soul, Bluegrass. “I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number...
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France's harmonica great Marko Balland on his European tour using his Harp Wah every show. "The 'Harp Wah' is great Idea for the Harmonica." – Marko Balland www.markoballand.com
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Here's a great quote from US Gospel great Todd Parrott on using the Harp Wah: "I just received my Harp Wah, and I already love it! This is THE sound I’ve been looking for in a cup style wah. It’s waaaay more comfortable to use than a coffee or tea cup, plus it’s much easier to direct the sound into a mic. I look forward to recording with it." – Todd Parrott www.toddparrott.com
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We Accept
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Do you need to practice harp at a lower volume?
I live in an apartment and use the Harp Wah to play quietly in the evening. It works!
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“On stage I use the Harp Wah.
It’s just a great muted effect for harmonica! A great invention and a beautiful device!”
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“Wicked!”
“The Harp Wah is a cool, expressive tool for acoustic harp players, with a learning curve near zero.”
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“It’s just perfect. Fantastic sound and very expressive!”
It’s the best wah sound effect I’ve ever tried – beautifully designed and easy to hold in your hand.
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As a Female Harp Player…
with small hands I found the Harp Wah very similar to the grip for holding a microphone and I did not need to use the grip tape provided.
Love it love it….love it. Cant say enough about it.
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“This is THE sound I’ve been looking for in a cup style wah.”
I just received my Harp Wah, and I already love it!
It’s waaaay more comfortable to use than a coffee or tea cup, plus it’s much easier to direct the sound into a mic. I look forward to recording with it.
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What a Wonderful Adaptation!
I always wanted to find a way to get the “wah” sound with a mug but got discouraged. This really makes it easy. Thank you!
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“Best harmonica innovation in a long time.
It takes harp “muting” possibilities to a new level. Thanks, Roly!”
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“I was skeptical … but this is a different beast with its own rich tone.
Definitely a valuable addition to the harp player’s toolkit.
Nice one Roly!”
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“Every harp player needs a Harp Wah to express themselves to the fullest!
Thank You Roly!!!”
All Available Products
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Harp Lessons x 3
$135.00
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Harp Wah™
$59.99
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Harp Wah Lessons – Skype
$40.00
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"Inside Out" CD (Hard Copy)
$17.00
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"Inside Out" 2014 (Download)
$9.95
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"Tangled Roots" 2010 – (Download)
$9.95
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Grip Tape (Additional)
$3.99
