[Harp-L] REPLY to JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone

[David M Scudamore <aroundtoithandyman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have several JT30 Roadhouse. It is an Astatic JT30 molded shell with a standard Amphenal screw on connector that all the web sites copied the same wrong info that it is an XLR connector. It has the a Japanese crystal element like some Blues Blaster. That element is not nearly as good as the original JT30 MC101 or MC 151 crystal. The volume control functions more like an on off switch. Many have returned the mic, brand new to dealers, as "weak".  I know this because many sites are selling "slightly used. non returnable". Many problems have been traced to the cheaply made cable.

Now the good news. I buy them, change the VC, add a good vintage Shure controlled magnetic element, use a good cable, and end up with a relatively inexpensive JT30 mic. I will put some on eBay after the Christmas mail rush.

Dave
Message: 4
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:35:21 -0800 (PST)
From: mike reid <shrimpdaddymike@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] JT30 Roadhouse Harmonica Microphone

anybody know anything about this mic shell looks cool looks like a screw on 
connector and has a volume pot on there don't know what kind of element is in 
there but hell they give you a nice 20 foot screw on type connector to 1/4" so i 
guess you can just swap out the element and have a nice harp mic.  i read a few 
places that is is XLR to 1/4 inch but it sure looks like a screw on in the 
pictures...  does anybody know or own one?