Re: [Harp-L] Amplifying bass harmonica

[George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi again Neil,

I copied Harp-L so that they would stay in the conversation.

In my opinion, the best way to amplify a Hohner bass harmonica is the
Sennheiser
e604<http://www.sennheiserusa.com/microphones_instrument-drums-bass-wired_evo600_004519>

You can compare this mic to the Shure 330, 315, and 330 studio ribbon
mics.  Most people can not perceive a difference in sound *in the
frequencies where a bass harmonica is concerned.*

George



On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 6:55 PM, Neil Warren <mrp00bah@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi George,
> Thanks for the info.
> So, given that the Suzuki mic is unsuitable for the Hohner model, I assume
> you know of no other suitable way to amplify the Hohner double bass?
>
> Thanks
>
>  ------------------------------
> * From: * George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx>;
> * To: * Neil Warren <mrp00bah@xxxxxxxxxxx>;
> * Cc: * <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>;
> * Subject: * Re: [Harp-L] Amplifying bass harmonica
> * Sent: * Wed, Aug 22, 2012 10:00:55 PM
>
>   Hello Neil,
>
> The SUZUKI bass is specially mated to its harmonica mic by design, which
> apparently has been different than stock Hohner basses.
>
> First, please understand that we are talking about "double basses" which
> designates that there are two reeds per note--the "fundamental" bass note
> plus a note one octave higher.  The design difference is essentially this
> way...
> SUZUKI has the fundamental on the bottom of the top comb, and on the top
> of the bottom comb -- so that the "fundamental" sound consistently comes
> from the middle of the bass...
> HOHNER has the fundamental on the top of both combs  -- so that the
> "fundamental" sound consistently comes from the top of the comb.
>
> Hohner showed the 265 and 268 basses at the 2012 SPAH convention.
> According to Richard Weiss, the bass is to be redesigned with the
> "fundamental" sound at the middle of the bass.  So when this model is
> available to the public, the SUZUKI bass harmonica mic should work on the
> Hohner bass.
>
> P.S.:  The new Hohner basses are constructed with clear combs, with
> integral plastic mouthpieces which are rounded like the CX-12.
>
> George
>
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 4:15 PM, Neil Warren <mrp00bah@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> Any tips on successfully amplifying the bass harmonica?
>> I have the Hohner 265/58 model.
>> I am aware of the Suzuki bass harmonica mic of course. Does this work
>> with the Hohner model?
>> The Suzuki mic is expensive, at £300 in the UK.
>> So any advice on the Suzuki mic, whether it is worth the money and
>> whether there are any cheaper alternatives would be most welcome.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>
>
> --
> George Miklas, Harmonica Performing Artist and Entertainer<http://harmonicagallery.com/>
> John Philip Sousa's THE HARMONICA WIZARD MARCH<http://harmonicagallery.com/sousa>
> Harmonica Repair Done Right by George <http://harmonicagallery.com/repair>
> SPAH is the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the
> Harmonica...a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to serving the
> harmonica community. <http://spah.org/>
> **
>
>


-- 
George Miklas, Harmonica Performing Artist and
Entertainer<http://harmonicagallery.com/>
John Philip Sousa's THE HARMONICA WIZARD
MARCH<http://harmonicagallery.com/sousa>
Harmonica Repair Done Right by George <http://harmonicagallery.com/repair>
SPAH is the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the
Harmonica...a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to serving the
harmonica community. <http://spah.org/>
**