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… the “cup mute” effect could be used in the same way a trumpet player uses a trumpet mute – in the right place, it would be a great effect to have.
I wanted a professional solution that:
✔ Had great tone
✔ Was convenient to use – just pick up and play
✔ Allows you to play more freely
✔ Aims the sound directly forward
✔ Looks Pro
The Harp Wah was the result.
Features / Benefits:
- Fully forward-facing design aims the sound directly out from you and into your mic
- An extension of your regular hand cupping position – feels more natural – minimal effect on your playing style
- Shape focuses the sound into narrow, controllable field
- Anodized polished aluminum – rock-hard, extremely durable finish – inside and out
- Lightweight and durable, for a lifetime of road-worthy abuse
- Universal shape and size accommodates a wide range of harp players
- For left or right-handed players.
I tried the old-school “playing into a cup” technique but I always found it awkward – especially when trying to aim the sound into a mic. It also limited my playing style – I wanted to play the way I normally do. I could never get fully comfortable with it.
Harp Wah – the Professional Solution.
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Roly’s new harmonica book: “I wholeheartedly recommend!”
“It is funny, clever and full of insights relevant to all harmonica players and musicians in general.”
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“Your teaching is deeply appreciated…
I really appreciate the warm, friendly, welcoming and insightful way that you teach your workshops.”
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Wow! What a great product!
The Wah Claw makes the Harp Wah 1000% better… much easier to hold and play.I WAS an amateur, and now I sound like a professional! (At least I think so)
Thanks for a great addition to an already great idea.
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Roly’s Book: “I recommend as a good read!”
“… a very enjoyable book of entertaining reminiscences mixed with words of wisdom about musicianship, gleaned from his long experience playing all over Canada and beyond with legendary names like Ronnie Hawkins and Jeff Healey”
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I’m just a beginner… but it brings such a new color palette and expressiveness.
Such a nice and well built product. Wow! And the sound!! Hell, I’m just a beginner but it brings such a new color palette and expressiveness to the sound. Can’t really cup well with my hands – but with your mute, it’s so easy.
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“Everyone loves it!”
“In my Intermediate Harmonica Course at Niagara College, I include the Harp Wah as part of my gear seminar.”
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No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica…
“Highly entertaining stuff!”
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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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I am halfway through Roly’s book and I’m loving it.
He’s very funny and relatable and I feel more confident that even though I don’t understand music, I can still become a great player.
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Excellent read!!!
Roly has mastered the art of story telling and telling the life of a travelling Harmonica musician.
