Wah’s the Big Idea??

You may have thought that playing into a “cup” or “mug” for effect was more of a “demonstrative” thing. Very cool but not much use beyond that…

Consider this…

I think the “cup mute” effect should be used in the same way a trumpet player might use a trumpet mute – not on every song but in the right place, it would be a great effect to have at my disposal.

I wanted something that:

• Had great tone
• Was convenient to use – just pick up and play
• Allowed me to play freely
• Aimed the sound directly forward, into my mic.
• Looked Pro

The Harp Wah was the result.

Over the years I tried the old-school “playing into a cup” technique on a few select recording sessions and live situations, 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, (without the restrictions of holding a large cup). My hat’s off to the players that are masters of “the Cup” – Joe Filisko, Kim Wilson, Jason Ricci, Carlos Del Junco, to name a few, but I could never get fully comfortable with it.

“This was something I originally created just for myself…”Roly Platt

A Better Solution.

I tried several home-made ideas to get that effect, but finally decided to design a proper, professional solution for myself.

Benefits:

• Fully forward-facing design aims the sound directly out from you and into your mic
• The Harp Wah™ becomes an extension of your regular hand cupping position – making it feel natural, with minimal effect on your playing style.
• Shape focuses the sound into narrow, controllable field.
• Anodized polished aluminum – safe, rock-hard and extremely durable finish – inside and out.
• Light weight and durable, for a lifetime of road-worthy abuse.
• Universal shape and gender-neutral size accommodates a wide range of harp players.
• For left or right-handed players.