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ABOUT
The Harp Tone+ is designed to make any amp a good harp amp by addressing
the shortcomings of the guitar amplifier itself, the coupling caps, the excessive preamp gain and speakers that do
not have a good bass response. The pedal is essentially an active 2-band equalizer with a range of 20db in gain
to a reduction of 20db in level for both bass and treble frequencies. The bass control works far better than the
bass control on amps because it is tuned to include mid bass frequencies, this is where the majority of a harmonica's
lower frequencies reside. You can increase or
decrease your bass and treble frequencies as well as lower your volume to control feedback or increase your
volume if you want a little gain for solo's. The Harp Tone+ does not eliminate feedback but it does help control it and
it has a true bypass.
Why 20db in gain? The 20db in gain for bass frequencies is necessary because they are so low in comparison to
the mids and the highs that are produced in harps, they are there but they are at a very low level. This pedal is
ideal for increasing bass frequencies in you tone, it is ideal for amps with no tone control, increasing volume for solo's,
for decreasing feedback and for giving the harp player more control over his tone when playing into a PA
The Harp Tone+ makes any guitar amp a good harp amp. How? By providing the gain necessary to drive bass
frequencies through the low value coupling capacitors for one; and if feedback is a problem and the amp starts to
feedback too early due to the excessive preamp gain found in all guitar amps then by lowering the volume on the Tone+
you can counter that excessive gain and now turn the amps volume up to a much higher level where the volume control
setting will not be as critical in relation to feedback. Plus, if you have a speaker that is poor on bass response you will
now be able to push it harder with higher-level bass frequencies and bring it to life.
How does the Harp Tone+ make any mic a better mic? The ultra high input impedance, the gain available in the bass
frequency range and the volume control that helps control feedback or add volume whichever your needs are.
SETTINGS
Set the volume on your amp to around 8 and then turn back (ccw) the volume control on the Tone+ until feedback stops;
then, set the bass and treble to your preferance and fine tune your volume with the volume control on your amp.
This method will supress feedback and allow you to get more volume from your current amp.
POWER
We offer power adapters for US and EURO customers to power
your Harp Tone+. The ac adapter requirements are 9V DC with a minimum 200mA output and a 2.1mm x 5.5mm
connector with a negative center and the outer positive.
Andy Santanna gives us a demo with a Blues Jr. Andy explains why and how he uses the pedal tp produce a fat balanced tone and makes the BJ sound like a boutique amp.
Stephen Schneider demo'ing the HARP TONE+ - The amp is an Epiphone Valve Jr. that's stock except for a Sovtek 5751 preamp tube; I'm using a Superlux mic thru a Lone Wolf Tone+ pedal--the entire rig inc. cables is under $500 retail. The Tone+ has bass about 3 o'clock, Treble about noon, and its output level is clicked up one notch over flat. I'm playing a self-customized Bb Lee Oskar with Hering Black Blues covers that's in 7-limit JI tuning.
Ian Collard with Collard Greens and Gravy in action with the Tone+. While at the International Blues Challenge Ian used the same amp for guitar and harp, he would unplug the cable from his guitar, plug it into his mic, hit the swtich on the Tone+ and instantly had great tone without feedback trouble.
2. Treble Control
3. Volume Control
4. 9vdc Input (barrel with negative center)
5. True Bypass
6. Effect ON/OFF LED
7. High Impedence Input
8. Reverse Polarity Protection
9. 5 Year warranty on parts and labor
10. If not satisfied return undamaged within 60 days for a full refund of the purchase price excluding shipping
THE LONE WOLF HARP TONE +
Price: $150.00 Free shipping in the US.
AC Adapter
Price: $15.00
