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News and Updates on The Harp Wah

Harmonica World Magazine Reviews: The Harp Wah

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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Welcome News for Harmonica Players in the UK. The Harp Wah™

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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Harmonicas Direct in the UK & The Harp Wah

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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Rockin Rons Music & The Harp Wah

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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Play Harmonica Quietly – Harp Mute

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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Session Harmonica Player

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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Marko Balland Using His New Cupping Device

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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Todd Parrott, Harp Cupping Effects & The Harp Wah

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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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!

Marty Howe
Canada's Westcoast Great – Diatonic/Chromatic
“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.

Todd Parrott
US Top Gospel/Country/Blues
“Wicked!”

“The Harp Wah is a cool, expressive tool for acoustic harp players, with a learning curve near zero.”

Richard Hunter
US Session Player & Best-Selling Harmonica Method Author
Sounds Like a Trumpet Mute…

“Very much sounds like a trumpet mute… produces very crisp wah-wahs when you want.”

Ross Macdonald
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!

Ken Brightman
Harp Wah User
“On stage I use the Harp Wah.

It’s just a great muted effect for harmonica! A great invention and a beautiful device!”

Marko Balland
France's great
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.

Judy Kotylak
Canadian Harp Player
“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!”

Liam Ward
UK's Award-winning instructor & founder of LearnTheHarmonica.com
“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.

Mathieu Pequeriau (The Celtic Social Club)
Harmonica Player: The Celtic Social Club (France)
“Best harmonica innovation in a long time.

It takes harp “muting” possibilities to a new level. Thanks, Roly!”

Richard Gjems
Richard is a leading Norwegian harmonica player, writer & historian

News and Updates on The Harp Wah

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What a Wonderful Adaptation!

Marty Howe

“This is THE sound I’ve been looking for in a cup style wah.”

Todd Parrott

“Wicked!”

Richard Hunter

Sounds Like a Trumpet Mute…

Ross Macdonald

Do you need to practice harp at a lower volume?

Ken Brightman

“On stage I use the Harp Wah.

Marko Balland

As a Female Harp Player…

Judy Kotylak

“I was skeptical … but this is a different beast with its own rich tone.

Liam Ward

“It’s just perfect. Fantastic sound and very expressive!”

Mathieu Pequeriau (The Celtic Social Club)

“Best harmonica innovation in a long time.

Richard Gjems

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