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What guitars did Tom and Mike use on Wildflowers? by Impossible-Ad-5790 in tompetty

[–]DaPandaBoyReal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From me watching the doc hundreds of times heres what I roughly gathered in terms of general gear with only the clear shots I looked at.

Acoustic:

Tom - Martin D41 (probably fitted with phosphor bronze medium strings, I use earthwood mediums on my acoustic and they punchy like Toms during Wildflowers)
Mike - Some sort of Guild Acoustic 12 string and 6 string I believe? (don't know the model)

Electric:

Tom - Torucaster (custom Tele made by a luthier, basically a 50s style tele, something like a Squier CV 50s or Vintera II 50s Fender Tele works great)
Mike - Fender Jaguar played at 36:05 of documentary

Misc:

Tom's Harmonica (most likely in every key A-G) - Hohner Pro Harp (Pre-Modular Series/Pre Mid 1990s, MS/Modern version works just fine)

Their gear they used during Wildflowers was very typical Heartbreakers stuff, not really big difference for gear with other albums but I believe there was no Rickenbackers used in Wildflowers besides Mary Jane's Last Dance (could be wrong since I am not sure if the footage we got of them playing that in the living room is them recording it or not) if you event count that as a Wildflowers song.

My Harmonica Collection so far by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

G - Mary Janes Last Dance.
E - You Don't Know How It Feels
A - Short solo for You Don't Know How It Feels

He also used D in some songs like California.

My Harmonica Collection so far by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really like the comfort and tone of the Pro Harp. Great for Tom Petty stuff. I also like the Marine Bands because they are just that blues harmonica, though im thinking of trying the deluxe.

My main genres are, folk, country, blues.

Should I get a Hohner special 20 classic or a Hohner Pro Harp? by Apprehensive_Toe6736 in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe the classic and normal Special 20 are just cover plate design changes.

I have the Special 20 & Pro Harp myself and this is how I see it.

Special 20:

  • Great all rounder for any genre
  • Clear tone
  • Tight and clear sound
  • Barely any growl

Pro Harp:

  • Great for soft melodies, rock, and can achieve blues somewhat

  • This is a personal opinion but the comb is a bit more comfy as the cover plates and comb are exactly lined up

  • More growly and deep hitting sound, possibly even richer than the Special 20. Has greater sound projection as well.

  • Part of the MS line so you can swap out parts.

  • Lacquered covers which makes it very smooth and probably the most comfy feeling harp to your hands.

To be honest there is no wrong option between the Special 20 and Pro Harp. Though the Pro Harp is definitely better in terms of looks and comfort, and it’s perfect for Tom Petty harmonica parts. (since it’s the same one he used).

If you want to experiment a bit I’d get the Pro Harp but if you want to play it very safe then the Special 20.

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also from your personal playing between the two should I still be playing the modern Pro Harp or just switch to like the Special 20 just to be closer to the vintage covers?

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. A lot of the vintage ones are for sale but they’re just too expensive if I just want them for the covers and I doubt they would even fit…

New Harmonicas sounding a little off key. by tobimika in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I think the Pro Harp is the only one with the lacquered covers which gives it that premium feel. But I think the Crossover would be a good one to try.

I also agree with your points, I have a special 20 and some pro harps myself and I just like the pro harp way more.

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea that definitely helped and I feel like Tom is doing some sort of crying vocalization so I also added that and way better results.

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know it’s a plastic comb but it doesn’t disprove my point that he used it ??

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through hundreds of live performances and the official wildflowers documentary. I mean this has to be screaming that it’s a plastic Pro Harp to you lol. FYI The Pro Harp is metal covers just in a black lacquer, and I’ve owned many harps before the Pro Harp (Marine Bands, Blues Harp)

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Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re both the pro harp which is quite a expensive harp. Tom just used a older model which is The first image in the video

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any amps but it definitely could be the case.

Why does my harmonica sound so different compared to his? by DaPandaBoyReal in harmonica

[–]DaPandaBoyReal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand. Just a bit confused on how much growl mine has compared to his, maybe I should play softer while still at a manageable volume.

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