stupiddingus
4 posts
Jun 09, 2015
10:34 AM
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I came across an Astatic Brown Biscuit at a local antique shop. its untested and has a screw on connector. the wire is connected to the mic and the connector is at the end of the wire.
somewhat like this: http://lemicrophone.free.fr/ImagesBis/astaticbisc3.jpg
is it worth it even if its untested? I'm young with only so much to spend. but to me 45 seems more than worth it. what kind of mods would i need to do to it? HALP. And thank you so much.
Last Edited by stupiddingus on Jun 09, 2015 10:38 AM
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rogonzab
736 posts
Jun 09, 2015
11:09 AM
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45 is a good price for the shell only, go for it!
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
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Bilzharp
68 posts
Jun 09, 2015
11:16 AM
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Agreed. You might ask them if that's their best price and they might knock off another $5. You could always resell it here if you decide not to have a connector installed. I love the way the biscuits cup but I understand they're a bit of a pain to install a volume pot in if you need one.
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stupiddingus
5 posts
Jun 09, 2015
12:21 PM
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thanks guys, the help is much appreciated. i'm going to go pick it up today!
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stupiddingus
6 posts
Jun 09, 2015
1:59 PM
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So i went out and got it. opened it up. everything looks fine. the element had 636 on it? not sure if good or bad. i'm still wondering the easiest way to make this harmonica ready. any tips would be appreciated. thanks so much for the help though guys, really!
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t34.0-12/11390080_931137316948406_2580849493677861161_n.jpg?oh=634a39c31160bfc28445273d0aa6fadb&oe=557A0D31
here's a picture of it, it came with the original stand.
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rogonzab
737 posts
Jun 09, 2015
2:14 PM
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original stand for $45? nice!
Does it work? Can you post pictures of the mic inside?
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stupiddingus
7 posts
Jun 09, 2015
2:23 PM
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https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/1912519_931180903610714_4736486402764901693_n.jpg?oh=623a942557e281e7c7a0b573e42ae282&oe=5579C591
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/10259702_931181626943975_2314695969505288775_n.jpg?oh=00eb41971f43d86134cb42b4d1dc6a3e&oe=5579CD97
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t34.0-12/11391180_931181650277306_6033127683786098182_n.jpg?oh=5ff6d131cdce638388bf7d2630f364cd&oe=5578DC7D
is this bad?...
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rogonzab
738 posts
Jun 09, 2015
2:56 PM
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Not bad at all, can you test the mic?
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BC
43 posts
Jun 09, 2015
3:45 PM
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I would recommend contacting Greg Heumann at:
www.blowsmeaway.com
greg@blowsmeaway.com
He can help you out. If you got some extra cash he can fix and/or modify that mic to your liking.
BC
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SuperBee
2643 posts
Jun 09, 2015
4:02 PM
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only a harmonica player could come up with that topic heading and think it was normal.
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stupiddingus
8 posts
Jun 09, 2015
4:18 PM
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SuperBee, I'm rolling.
rogonzab, i don't have the connectors for it. what do you think i should get? one of the switchcraft ones?
Last Edited by stupiddingus on Jun 09, 2015 4:20 PM
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rogonzab
739 posts
Jun 09, 2015
4:34 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Switchcraft-Vintage-Harp-Harmonica-Microphone-Adapter-/321775278178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aeb4d1862
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
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stupiddingus
9 posts
Jun 09, 2015
4:41 PM
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alright, thanks! i just have one more question! The Amphenol connector on the mic only has 2 threads, do you think it'll fit one of these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/291454102189?lpid=82&chn=ps
Yes, i'm a noob!
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rogonzab
740 posts
Jun 09, 2015
4:46 PM
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Yes, it will work.
Let us know how it went!
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stupiddingus
10 posts
Jun 09, 2015
5:27 PM
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thanks so much!
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Mojokane
829 posts
Jun 09, 2015
9:47 PM
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Nice find! Leave it just the way it is...
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stupiddingus
11 posts
Jun 26, 2015
4:24 PM
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ALRIGHT! so i tested it and.... Its not working...
got some buzz out of it. no microphone sounds though... wat do?
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Harp Study
104 posts
Jun 26, 2015
7:14 PM
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That isn't too surprising. However, $45 isn't too bad for a shell (assuming the biscuit fits your hands well). It's a bit more than I would go, but I see them go for a lot more than that on a regular basis on ebay.
I'm sure you can get a new element & gasket for a reasonable price from either Greg at blowsmeaway, James at simplemics, technobird at harpmicshop or several others depending on where you're located. You can either order the parts and install your self or for just a bit more ship the shell to them and they'll install it for you. If the shell fits your hands well; I'd get a new element, but if it doesn't I would sell the shell as is and get what you can out of it.
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Greg Heumann
3025 posts
Jun 26, 2015
9:41 PM
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Hey, Stupiddingus - I'm sorry I didn't see your thread originally. People told you to contact me - that adapter you bought on eBay for $16.95 without a human being who plays harmonica and speaks amplified harp at the other end? I sell them for $14.95.
I fail to understand why people would rather buy something on eBay, which is full of misinformation and ripoffs and has separated many a harp player from his money - instead of coming to someone like me who specializes in amplified harp and is frequently recommended because people who DO do business with me find out I have great customer service and harp-specific knowledge.
Sorry. I just had to get that off my chest. Sour grapes for sure. And - to those folks who recommended me - I am grateful and very much appreciate it. This is a word of mouth business!
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stupiddingus
12 posts
Jun 26, 2015
11:11 PM
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Aw thats ok! I got a cheap one for $11.00! so it wasn't so bad! Thanks though Man, for the help! I love that I can come to this forum and ask questions like this, and get help from guys like Greg and rogonzab, and well... all of you!
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Kingley
3889 posts
Jun 27, 2015
1:43 AM
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My advice would be to send it to Greg Heumann and have him install a 99A86 element and gasket in it. Then you'll have a really killer mic.
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