Re: [Harp-L] Re: astatic elements

["bbqbob917@xxxxxxxxxxx" <bbqbob917@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
Just to give some clarity of about the different cartridge numbers:

When buying the mics themselves:
 JT30 came stock with a crystal cartridge and a desk stand (when buying the pre-1984 ones with the screw on connectors); JT30F is the same thing WITH a desk stand; JT-30C has the ceramic element with a desk stand; and JT30CF is the same thing with ceramic element but no desk stand.

For just the elements alone:
MC-101 --- crystal element with NO midrange presence rise
MC-151 --- crystal element WITH a midrange presence rise (the one most prized of crystals)
MC-126 --- ceramic element with NO midrange presence rise
MC-127 --- ceeramic element WITH a midrange presence rise (most desired of the ceramics)

The output of crystals has always varied with some being OK hot and some being far too hot. Ceramics are more consistent tho I've found a few ceramics over the years that were hotter than some crystals.

Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com 
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte 



---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Dan Axt" <dapperdan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx>, <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: astatic elements
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:26:16 -0400

My JT-30 uses a ceramic element, always has.  I've had no problems with it. 
Dan Axt
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 7:27 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: astatic elements


> Brian, the most common Astatic ceramic elements for harp players are the
> MC-127 & MC-126.  Both were available in a JT-30C + other  Astatic mic's.
> Somewhat lower output than it's crystal cousin (a bit  of ceramic is
> substituted for the salt crystal) but more durable  & water/heat 
> resistant.  A lot of
> crystal players use the ceramic  variant for lower volume gigs.
>
> More info about these elements + other useful stuff in my free Harp  Mic
> Buyers Guide.
> Go to my new website; _www.harmonicaplanet.com_
> (http://www.harmonicaplanet.com)  if you want to  request a copy... just 
> mouse over the 'Harp Mic' tab.
> One of these days  (soon?) I'll add more microphone content + revise,
> update, and add more  info to the guide.  Will let the list know when I 
> do.
>
> Christopher Richards
> 'Twin Tone' Harmonica Microphones 
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