[Harp-L] crystal elements

[Greg Heumann <greg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, Jim

The crystal elements do sound sweet. They are getting harder and  
harder to get because the materials used in constructing them simply  
disintegrate with age, and they don't tolerate shock well at all. I  
have tried buying crystal elements for my inventory off eBay - the  
last 3 I bought, all claimed to be working fine, have low output. I  
do have an Astatic 200 with what appears to be its original element.  
It is an MC-151 with a sticker that says 8-62, which I presume to be  
its manufacturing date. This element still sounds good, and although  
the output is not what it used to be, as long as you have amp  
headroom to turn up a few clicks from your regular setting, it has  
enough. Contact me offline if you're interested in the whole thing or  
the element.

Best Regards


Greg Heumann
http://www.blowsmeaway.com