[Harp-L] Big Walter Horton Mic/Amp

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Along with a JT-30 (see cover photo SPAH summer 2008 "Harmonica  
Happenings" magazine) Big Walter is widely known to  have favored the large shell 
Argonne AR54 /  M-131.  Identical mic's were sold as Monarch,  Calrad, Herald & 
other brand names.  Surprisingly light  weight, the Primo crystal element is 
set way back in the deep shell, which  gives it a very unique sound.  I 
don't recommend this mic for people  who have smallish hands. 
 
To further muddy the discussion I had a Shure 575 on my  microphone table 
at Jason Ricci's 2007 Denver "Rockers" seminar.  Madcat walked up & told me 
that Walter often used the 575 during  their long association, so that's 
another strong possibility.  
Thing is, that man had TONE!  Using the same mic (whichever  it may have 
been) might get a person a bit closer, which is always a  good thing, but 
unless you have it comin' from inside you'll never make the same  beautiful 
noise.  
I have a few Argonne's on my shelves w/good crystals if  anyone is 
interested.  Write me off-list, my email is in the header of  this message.  
 
Christopher Richards - Twin Tone Harmonica Microphones