RE: [Harp-L] need input re: harmonica mics

["Peter S..." <p.stris@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Mac,

My suggestion is to send your Green Bullet to Greg Heumann and
www.blowsmeawayproductions.com to install a screw on connector.  Pick up one
of his volume controls while you're at it.  It will eliminate your concern
about the cord completely.  It's what I did with my prized USA made 520D and
love the result.

As a side note, I used to leave the mic post attached and taped the cord to
it for reinforcement.  Much better now!

Check out:
http://www.blowsmeaway.com/micmods.html


.....Pete in Alaska

> 
> I would like some input about harp mics. I've used a Shure green bullet
> (model 520DX) for close to 10 years and I like it quite a bit. However,
> in
> my opinion, it has a serious design flaw in that the cord cannot be
> disconnected from the mic itself. The other night, the cord finally
> went bad
> from the inevitable tugging over the years. I was able to take the mic
> apart
> and solder the loose wire and it seems to be working fine again, but
> I've
> never liked that the cord doesn't disconnect from the mic.
> 
> 
> Before I went to the green bullet (maybe 20 years ago), I used a Hohner
> Astatic bullet (model JT-30H). I like the deco design of the old
> Astatic
> much more than the green bullet, and the cord plugs into the mic so I
> can
> remove it after playing. Problem is, my old Astatic didn't seem to last
> all
> that long. I don't remember exactly, but I only used it for maybe five
> years
> tops before it stopped working (not sure why).
> 
> 
> Here's what I'd like to get feedback on. I've decided to get a back-up
> mic,
> just in case the Shure's cord should go bad again at some future gig.
> Rather
> than springing for another green bullet with that stupid built-in cord,
> I'm
> thinking about going with another Hohner Astatic. I read some pretty
> good
> reviews of it online and I'm willing to give it another try; use it at
> practice, maybe some gigs, but keep the green bullet for big jobs.
> 
> 
> Anyway, before I buy an Astatic, I would love to hear some opinions
> about
> both mics. I enjoy the discussions here and have a lot of respect for
> the
> harp players who post. Perhaps you guys could give me some feedback?
> 
> 
> (sign me) Mac the Harp