Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Hoodoo

[Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Timothy.  That's two strikes against the ring mics.

Are there any good bullet form factor mics available over the counter (new?)


On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM, Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Bulletizers are a sound investment. I'm with Jerry on ring mics and the
> 520DX. Lots of better choices out there. However, I have heard good things
> about the Hohner Hoodoo amp. Not a lot of them out there, but might be
> worth a shot.
>
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> * From: * Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>;
> * To: * Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>;
> * Cc: * Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>;
> * Subject: * Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Hoodoo
> * Sent: * Mon, Jan 21, 2013 3:23:23 PM
>
>   great feedback, thanks Jerry
>
> I may just grab one of these "bulletizers" and slap it on a 57
>
> http://www.hunterharp.com/about-the-bulletizer/
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > I've tried the hoodoo and found it very lacking, thin on tone and when
> > pushed to keep up w/ a loud band it starts clipping.  I also find the
> > finger mics lacking for similar reasons, but that's more about my style,
> > I'm sure Mad Cat who sounds great using them will have a very different
> > opinion.
> >
> > Stay away from the new green bullet, as it has a cheap Chinese element
> > last I checked.  For my money if you like the feel of a 57, look for and
> > older 545.  If not, there are some really great harp mic sellers on this
> > list.
> >
> > Thanks Jerry,
> >
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> > *From: *"Eric Miller" <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> > *To: *"Harp-L" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > *Sent: *Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:49:45 PM
> > *Subject: *[Harp-L] Hohner Hoodoo
> >
> >
> > I have several SM57s/58's and some nice studio condensers that I've
> > collected over the years for live vocals and home studio recording of
> > acoustic instruments, but its time I graduated to something
> harp-specific.
> >
> > Before I just go out and buy a green bullet...is the Hohner Hoodoo rig
> any
> > good?  Anyone with usage experience here?  Are there some other similar
> > finger mics that I should consider?
> >
> > Thanks, as always, for your guidance.
> >
>