Re: [Harp-L] re blues j.r.

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Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2006 14:51:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: michael hines <otisharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] re blues j.r.
>As far as pre-amp tube output, i find certain mics sound different with
different tubes in different amps. 
Agreed.

> Lots of possible combinations. Again only my certainly humble opinion,
but that particular amp sounds 
> better with AYs when using a fairly hot mic such as an older 545.To me
anyhow.
>
                    Mike
Fair enough.  
  I also prefer hot mics such as the 545, and Bullet mics with MC151 and CM
elements.  
By comparison, a couple of local pros here use their amps stock with 12AX7s
using hot mics like those mentioned, and won't have it any other way.  
-- G.