Re: [Harp-L] Re: What mic to get

[Jesse <jvboden@xxxxxxxxx>]

nice to have a good resource on mics -
just to be clear, there are some good mic sellers on eBay too - a couple of
guys I have bought from there are first rate sellers, and their mics are
primo - exactly as presented and worth the bucks. and yes, you do have to
watch out for hucksters there and elsewhere. I recently was all set to go
look at a couple of mics on our local craigslist, which were listed as
vintage JT-30's with vintage Shure CM elements. both had been custom painted
by someone who is good at that kind of work and looked good in pics. when
the guy realized I knew more than the average bear about harp mics, he
texted me - not called - to say they both had Astatic crystals...which one
did I want? that and a couple more clues made me realize he was selling
custom painted Hohner Roadhouse mics for $250. what a joke. when I looked
for the ad again that same day, it was gone. most harpers are the best folks
around - trustworthy souls who do the right thing. there are anomalies, it
appears.


On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM, <BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Todd,
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> I've recently completed a major revision of my free Harp Mic  Buyers Guide.
>  Lots of useful information in there for any level  of harp player who is
> thinking about acquiring a microphone.   Helps you to understand the
> various
> applications, and to identify what's  good & what isn't for your particular
> needs.  Perhaps more  important, gives you the tools you need to recognize
> the  manipulative hype spewed forth from obviously dishonest  sellers on
> places like eBay.
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> Those who have received the guide in the past will want the latest version,
>  it has been expanded to 18 pages.  FREE for the asking at my website:
> harmonicaplanet.com   Just mouse over the Harp Mic's tab & you'll  be
> there.
> No obligation, no spam...
>
>
> Christopher Richards
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> (Starfish/CHARG  assists musicians afflicted with mental illness &
> homelessness in the  greater Denver area.)
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> Stage Manager -  Greeley Blues Jam   _www.greeleybluesjam.com_
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> Author/Publisher  - "The Colorado Blues Jam Post" and the free "Harp Mic
> Buyers  Guide"
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> Twin Tone Harmonica  Microphones  _www.harmonicaplanet.com_
> (http://www.harmonicaplanet.com)
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> In a message dated 2/24/2011 12:53:33 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
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> Besides  the obvious! (made of different materials) what is the difference
> between crystal and magnetic elements. is it like any thing else. some
> magnetics
> or crystal elements are better then others? and what  should I be looking
> for in
> a mic.
> I play both with a rock  cover band and a acoustic duo and yes there is
> pretty
> big difference  between the two styles I play.
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