For the longest time I refused to play harmonica when I couldn't play it solo because I couldn;t use my "Harmonica Effects" - that is my hands! I play as much straight harp as I do cross - and I would always rather use my hands cupped and the angle at which I make the notes for Harmonica Effects - but I now play quite a bit from a rack while I'm playng guitar or banjo - so Harmonica Effects are really not even an option to me.

I do love the sound some of the good blues players get from their amp, mic, effects pedals. It's just not the kind of harp I play ...