Re: [Harp-L] Favorite Harp Mic -#1 ... Mic #2 is ... Mic #3 is

[David Brown <nonidesign@xxxxxxxxx>]

I bought a Shure CR41 with a black label CR that is my workhorse. bought it
from Tom Ellis.
I have about 25 mics of all types and I pick mics based on whatever amp I
am playing through (I own about 8 amps).
I currently default to s Shure Sphere O dyne 533 which, even after all
these years, I feel are grossly overlooked mics for harp. I bought (3) for
$35.00 each off Ebay not more than a year ago. I usually see them for about
70-100.

I always keep an SM57, with one of Greg Heumann's "bulletizers" taped onto
it, in my car, along with a long XLR cord. I do  this because if I show up
somewhere and have an opportunity to play I always carry a couple harps on
me and use the SM57 and cable to run into the PA. Not the best scenario for
me if I have my choice, but it'll do and I know my mic is hepatitus free.
The 57 also sees a lot of extreme heat and cold over the course of the
years and still plays as good as the day I got it. I don't like 58s for
harp (love em for vocals though) as I like the more compressed tone the 57
gives.

Jex my 2 cents.

On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 9:02 PM, Scott R. Hotchkiss <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

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> ----- Original Message ----- Favorite Harp Mic
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> My favorite #1 ... Mic #2 is ... Mic #3 is a <snip>
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> _______
> It depends on what amp I'm playing through.
> I have a 68 Super reverb that loves Crs & Cms  I've had this amp since
> 1972. I know exactly what it will and won't do.  I play guit thru the trem
> channel.  And play harp thru the clean channel.  [note to self: get an
> on/off foot switch so the bullet mounted on the straightup mic stand can be
> turned off easy.]
>
>
> My best bullet is a late 60's Jt-30 shell & early 60's CM 99B86 and I had
> a nicer looking Jt-30 60's CM that used to be my favorite till I got that
> other element and put it in that beat-up shell.  I also have a red-head
> with CM that doesn't suck.  So it doesn't matter the looks when I go to
> thinking about favorites.
>
> I have 520 taxicab dispatch mics from 61 with original elements that KILL
> but   then there are the other small amps  Class A 5 watter with EL84
>  loves bullets.  and then, on the other hand...   there is that mutant
>
>
> The VHT 6V6 6-watter is a perfect DNA match with the Shure 545-SD  I can't
> get away from the fact that THAT amp and THAT stick mic is DA-Bomb.  Some
> day I'll get Greg to do the Ultimate + Bulletizer treatment.  And build a
> line-out for live gigs. So...
>
> The moral of the story...
>
> "Plug it in.  Play it.  Turn it up."
>
> then plug something different...
>
> When life asks you to jump in...
> Splash!
>
>
>
> P.S  I agree the wood creations from our niche mic builders are wonderful
> to look at..On the internet, and since I don't have one to play with, I
> can't even imagine what great tones emanate.
>
> I am an old radio op, morse code too.  I know how to do the electrical and
> machining to best milspec, and I used to be a pro painter and can do
> finishes.  But these guys are making Harp  - ART. & I love it.
>
> That said, I'll trade tones with any comers.  <grin>
> "Plug it in.  Play it.  Turn it up." Splash!
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