re: Mics and "acoustic" harmonica

[Joe Mahan <joe.mahan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I have been using a Shure SM58 vocal mic plugged
>directly into the PA, but I cannot seem to get any
>volume unless I cup the mic, which makes the sound too
>"electric" for the band I'm with.  Same goes for
>plugging the mic into an amp.

I get good results with harp and vocals, with an electret condensor (aka 
Radio Shack cheapie mike,etc.) mike mounted on a neck rack, about an inch 
from the front of the harp. It's a bit feedback-prone, but not horribly so.

Joe