RE: [Harp-L] Hohner Hoodoo

["Angelos, Kent" <kmangelos@xxxxxxxxxx>]

You can't go wrong with the bulletized 57 or 545, I love the sound of the 57, and have used it for decades.  It is so versatile from acoustic mic'ing, cabinet mic'ing, drums and harp.  Greg Huemann is great to deal with as well on his bulletizer products.

Over the counter, I've had the best luck and sound with Shaker products, I know they are unpopular but I think that both the standard dynamic and crystal mic's are great products - you do need to EQ them but I think they sound great live and in the studio.  I haven't been a fan of crystal mic's but I do like the sound of the Shaker crystals through the right amplifier.

I disagree a bit with the comment on the 520dx, because I think with a good preamp and/or EQ setup you can get good sounds out of the newer green bullets.  But I'm a fan of Shure mic's, I've used them for decades.  I haven't tried that with the other available mic's like the bluesblaster, roadhouse or fireballs.

good luck,
kma

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eric Miller
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 7:53 AM
To: Harp-L
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Hoodoo

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
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>   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,
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *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.
> >
>