Mike...Big Walter was right. I get the best tone by positioning the harp about 1/2 inch from the mic, then cupping the harp and mike together in the hollow made by the palms of my hands. It gives a nice resonant effect. I would like to try an amp for the harp, because I think it may achieve a more distorted electric effect for the rock-blues we do. Why do you use an amp in folk/country style?LEJ