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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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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Hilarious stories… keep it an entertaining read!
Whether you are just a music fan, new to playing or a long time student of the harmonica, Roly shares the challenges and joys of discovery in music practice and performing with this portable pocket instrument we love to play. Lots of funny and insightful observations whether on or off stage, in the recording studio, and often hilarious stories from life on the road always keep it an entertaining read.
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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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Sounds Like a Trumpet Mute…
“Very much sounds like a trumpet mute… produces very crisp wah-wahs when you want.”
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“Thank you Roly!!
Your workshop was very helpful. It gave me ideas about listening more and not being afraid to play what I am hearing.”
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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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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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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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“Best harmonica innovation in a long time.
It takes harp “muting” possibilities to a new level. Thanks, Roly!”
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“Every harp player needs a Harp Wah to express themselves to the fullest!
Thank You Roly!!!”
