Re: [Harp-L] re545

["steve@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A few years ago, list member Frank Zane sent me a couple of rubber rings that fit right into the gap between that loose head and the body of the 545. It seemed to work quite well, but I never quite got used to using the mic.  
FYI, if anyone is really really interested in buying a vintage 545, still with pistol grip attached and in great working condition... :).   I bought it years ago from a list member. It's been modified so all you have to do is plug a guitar cord into the bottom of the grip. Off/on switch still works.  I am now using a JT30, put together by Mr. Microphone,  and sometimes a Green Bullet.. and never play the 545 any more.  
Email offlist if you have serious interest. It's just gathering dust in my closet.
 Steve Webb
a fool for the harp in Minnesota

---- Paul Routledge <kingleyharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Yes it does allow a somewhat better grip for cupping, however it does  
> reduce the bass response considerably and in my opinion ruins the  
> qualities that make it a great harp mic.
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> On 17 Sep 2007, at 22:25, michael hines wrote:
> 
> > Winding several wraps of electrical tape around the barrel{ just  
> > below the head} of the 545s model seems to give me a better hold  
> > for cupping. 'Course it might all be in my head.
> >                                                                        
> >       Mike
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