Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Honker



Steve,

I use the HH, but primarily for the convenience. I run on the "clean" setting most of the time, which is actually clean. I don't know much about "fattening", but I like the tone I can get out of the mike. I also use a Kinder AFB+, which I believe has an effect on my tone as well. Another influence on my tone is achieved by using a small amp (tube champ) turned up to max volume and close-miked into the PA. The band with which I work does some purely acoustic work, but my setup is the same for both acoustic and loud obnoxious rock.

But as I said, it is primarily convenience for which I find the HH good for me. I can concentrate on handling the harmonica since the microphone is on my finger, and I find muting and unmuting effects particularly easy to achieve with it, pretty much like I can do in a studio standing in front of a good mike.

One other thing you might want to look into: I understand that Hohner now has a small wireless mike that appears to have the convenience of the HH. I have not seen or handled one yet, as my local Guitar Center does not handle it. (It is in the GC's online catalog, however.) I would welcome any comments from anyone who has had the opportunity to compare the Hohner and the HH.

-LM



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