Re: [Harp-L] Amplifying bass harmonica

[Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use this same mic for my diatonic playing w/ a home-made bulletizer (stolen idea from the best - Greg Heumann Blows Me Away mics). 

George and I compared it to some mics he had in his repair room at SPAH . 



Thanks Jerry, 

----- Original Message -----
From: "George Miklas" <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx> 
To: "Neil Warren" <mrp00bah@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: "Harp-L" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 5:26:51 PM 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Amplifying bass harmonica 

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 Â300 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/> 
**