[Harp-L] Need input re: Harmonica mics

[David M Scudamore <aroundtoithandyman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 13:51:01 -0800 (PST)
From: Brian Walker <bluesking55@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Need input re: Harmonica mics

Those 520DX Green Bullets are big and heavy even the R198 element
 is very large. 
Shipping to and from is costly plus the cost of parts and labor.  My advice save 
that money sell your 520DX and buy a custom Turner 254 with a 99A86 element with 
amphenal screw connector. You can then use a Switchcraft 1/4 adapter or use a 
cord with 5/8 ampenal female connector just put the cable over your shldr.  An 
Astatic JT30 custom painted with a 99B86 CM just sold for $125 on ebay. In other 
words go smaller with better element with ampenal screw connector. 


Brian,
 you may have missed the point made by the member that signed as,  Mac the Harp. He said he loved his 520DX and had been using it 10 years.His only worry was a repeat of the failed cord episode, thus the search for a backup, not a replacement for the 520DX. He had recently done the cord repair and someone else suggested the cord be replaced with a new connector, and in fact someone suggested that he pigtail his
 cord. He has not replied as yet to any of the subsequent posts.


Dave