[Harp-L] Re: Mic Cord

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

Steve,
 
The mic that is correctly identified as the Elvis mic is the Shure 55,  is 
this what you have?  The oldest ones are really big and known as  the Fatboy 
model.  Some versions were multi-impedance, they look  really cool but 
don't sound very good.  Later ones starting in the  1950's were much smaller, 
they sound better but still not great, most  of these are also 
multi-impedance.  The 55 is actually now  produced as a low impedance model, it has a few 
minor cosmetic differences, a  modern XLR connector, and different guts than 
the vintage  ones.  The Super 55 costs more and sounds much better than  the 
standard model.  
 
Send some clear photos of the mic to me, likely I have the cable you  need. 
 Or, I can fabricate one for you that will be much  more durable than a 
vintage cable.  I can also retrofit the mic  with a modern XLR connector as was 
suggested by Jerry Deall.  Another  option is that I can fabricate an 
adapter for you, hit me off list for  details.
 
If you go to the Harmonica Planet .com website you will see a photo of  
maybe 2/3 of my large mic collection laid out on display,  including 2 Fatboy's 
and 3 smaller 55's... see if you can spot them among  the hundreds of mic's 
shown.  Many dozens of bullet mic's as well,  it's a great photo!
 
I also make the 'Tone Defender', an an ultra durable screw fitting  cable 
to mate with the 5/8 screw connector on a JT-30  and many other harp mic's.
 
Christopher Richards
Twin Tone Microphones
Harmonica Planet.com
 
 
In a message dated 1/28/2014 10:08:02 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
I sent this plea before, but don't think it went thru. 
I have a  vintage Elvis mic and I am not sure what cord to use. It has a 
three pin  connector. Low impedance? 
Steve in Mn.