Re: [Harp-L] Holding a Bullet Mike...arghhh

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

Follow the sound in your head. Try mics that are comfortable to hold. Analyze how your hands holding the harmonica/mic can alter the tone.
 
You don't HAVE to play a bullet mic to SOUND traditional.
 
The Iceman
 
-----Original Message-----
From: matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx



Ok harp friends. I am getting frustrated playing with my bullet mic 
tonight. 
 
So, I have a fender super two 10 amp and a Rod Piazza custom bullet mike. 
The mic sounds great, it is really hot...BUT after playing into regular 
shure mics and Jim Mcbride's bottle of blues, I just can't get used to it. 
I can get a tight grip, the distorted sound, but I just don't feel as agile 
as when I am playing with a smaller mic or acoustic. 
 
Does this make me less of a harp player? I am a traditionalist and I have 
always thought I HAVE to play a bullet mic. But I am sick of it. I just want 
something that is comfortable to hold, let's my hands do more and sounds 
nasty. 
 
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