Blues13
95 posts
Apr 04, 2011
8:34 AM
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Hi guys. I know there's a shitload of topics on this and over the last month I've probably read most of them. I want to buy my first mic, will be playing in a danelectro Honeytone. I have 160$ to spend including shipping to Canada(Montreal PQ) I'd like a small shell bullet with 1/4 plug or adapter on it because I already have a 1/4 to 1/4 cable at home. I just want something that sounds good it will be for home use only no jams and no gig. I'm seeking your help to find a good mic. Thanks a lot.
Martin
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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Isaac Asimov
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RT123
130 posts
Apr 04, 2011
9:05 AM
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Astatic JT30 $50
Astatic JT30
nice small shell
cant go wrong with this for home use
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 9:06 AM
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HarpNinja
1292 posts
Apr 04, 2011
9:08 AM
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How does the mic sound? I might be interested in something like that too...for literally one gig...into my HG50. I just need to have the retro vibe for a night.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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RT123
131 posts
Apr 04, 2011
9:31 AM
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Its not bad, not bad at all. I would say it sounds as good as mics i have paid 3 times as much for. The only reason i bought it was a few other people talked about in on here before and i thought it looked cool. Its a nice small size and not too heavy. It has a detachable cord and volume control. I bought it with the intentions of painting it a bright color to contrast the chrome grill and thought i would use it more for looks. its about 3 months later and it is still the same color and find myself using it at home a few times a week and out every so often.
It's a no-brainer for a beginner or anyone who wants a low price but functional bullet mic
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 9:33 AM
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Blues13
97 posts
Apr 04, 2011
2:53 PM
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I was interested in the JT30 roundhouse but last time I looked it was on backorder till May 7th. the Miss was not easy to convince, for her harmonica doesn't make music it make horrible noises. I would prefer to spend the money fast and not have to wait over a month to have fun.
Martin
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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Isaac Asimov
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 2:56 PM
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eharp
1264 posts
Apr 04, 2011
2:58 PM
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bottle o blues
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Rift
65 posts
Apr 04, 2011
3:42 PM
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The Jt30 is the best you can get for the money. Better than the shure green bullet for half the price.
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dandeej78
6 posts
Apr 04, 2011
4:00 PM
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I'm with eharp...
1: Buy dremel and soldering iron
2: Go mental on something bullet shaped
3: Profit!!!
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 4:04 PM
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Philippe
91 posts
Apr 04, 2011
4:27 PM
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dandeej LOL! That is hilarious, and awesome. Kudos for originality. Did you change the element?
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dandeej78
7 posts
Apr 04, 2011
4:49 PM
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Thanks Phil :) Unfortunately I must admit it's not all that original. I ripped off the one on the left from this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yeK0rRA6F0&feature=related
It uses the old telephone speaker cartridge and has a fairly dirty lo-fi sound. Not sure how it would stand up to shop-bought but a hell of a lot of fun to build.
The one on the right uses the guts from this design: http://www.planetharmonica.com/ph2/VE/TMI-micUK.htm a la Bottle of Blues. It ran on the speaker of a £15 set of call-centre headphones and is currently knackered (my soldering is rubbish).
If I ever get some cash together I might pop a decent element in there. I confess I wouldn't really know what to buy though.
In fact, if anyone could recommend a cheap-ish crystal element I'd be much obliged...
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 5:02 PM
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mrdon46
66 posts
Apr 04, 2011
5:52 PM
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Mouser has some cheap crystal (and ceramic) elements for around $5--in fact, based on pictures posted on a thread on the Lone Wolf forum (http://www.lwharpamps.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=434&start=0) it appears that the JT30 Roadhouse uses one of these, the Kobitone 25LM022. Although these are much maligned for sounding thin and tinny (they can), it is possible to make them sound decent--some ideas are discussed on the LW forum.
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dandeej78
9 posts
Apr 04, 2011
6:06 PM
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Cheers mrdon46. $5 is definitely my kind of price range. I was expecting them to be much pricier...
Cheers for the heads-up on the LW forums too!
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Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2011 6:21 PM
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Blues13
98 posts
Apr 06, 2011
9:50 AM
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Update. My quest is over I just sent a payment for my first mic.I ordered a SUKM Rharley silver bullet. It was a pleasuse dealing with Ron. Fast response to my emails with all the information needed. Last time I was exited like that my wife was gonna give birth to our dauther.
Martin
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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Isaac Asimov
Last Edited by on Apr 06, 2011 9:51 AM
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eharp
1270 posts
Apr 06, 2011
2:55 PM
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you cant go wrong with ron.
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MJ
285 posts
Apr 06, 2011
3:07 PM
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To paraphrase Cheech and Chong..You can't go wrong getting a real mic instead of a Sears mic. :)
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MP
1580 posts
Apr 06, 2011
3:36 PM
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actually,
any old radio shack mic in a honey tone will be fine since it distorts like crazy.
maybe even a sears mic? :)
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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Blues13
99 posts
Apr 06, 2011
4:02 PM
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The important thing was to have a good mic. The truth is I'm suprised my wife didn't object more, she wasn't easy to convince. When she asked how much does the mic cost I said "don't worry with the amp and shipping it won't go over 200$" she saw the price when I sent the payment. This was the first part of the plan, second part is playing the hell out of that amp and convince her that I need an amp upgrade. This will be the hard part. She will automaticaly associate new amp and more volume. she's not that bad she just hates everything harmonica especially loud harmonica :)
Martin
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Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
Isaac Asimov
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RT123
140 posts
Apr 06, 2011
4:14 PM
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I agree with the way you did it. Buy a quality mic first, then you can bring into a music shop when you are ready to upgrade your amp. Plug it into every amp in your price range until you find what sounds best to you. Then go home and buy it online for less than the stores sell it!
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