Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Honker

[Larry Marks <larry.marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve,

I use the HH, but primarily for the convenience. I run on the "clean" 
setting most of the time, which is actually clean. I don't know much 
about "fattening", but I like the tone I can get out of the mike. I also 
use a Kinder AFB+, which I believe has an effect on my tone as well. 
Another influence on my tone is achieved by using a small amp (tube 
champ) turned up to max volume and close-miked into the PA. The band 
with which I work does some purely acoustic work, but my setup is the 
same for both acoustic and loud obnoxious rock.

But as I said, it is primarily convenience for which I find the HH good 
for me. I can concentrate on handling the harmonica since the microphone 
is on my finger, and I find muting and unmuting effects particularly 
easy to achieve with it, pretty much like I can do in a studio standing 
in front of a good mike.

One other thing you might want to look into:  I understand that Hohner 
now has a small wireless mike that appears to have the convenience of 
the HH. I have not seen or handled one yet, as my local Guitar Center 
does not handle it. (It is in the GC's online catalog, however.) I would 
welcome any comments from anyone who has had the opportunity to compare 
the Hohner and the HH.

 -LM