Ellis900
4 posts
Nov 26, 2011
9:02 PM
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I would like other harp players input on this mic. I am looking for a good back up mic. Will this work and how does it sound. Thank you for taking time to read this.
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FMWoodeye
53 posts
Nov 26, 2011
9:11 PM
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I have a BOB and a vintage Astatic JT30 with a new ceramic element. As far as bang for the buck, you can't really beat the BOB. I like it because it's smaller than the bullet mics, easier to hold and cup, and I think it sounds better than the Astatic, although I only play through a practice amp. It's also a good conversation piece as people perceive it as glass at first glance. Although I can't claim to be the voice of experience, I have jammed with other harp players with mulitiple mics, and they invariably say the BOB sounds good to their ears.
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bharper
113 posts
Nov 27, 2011
6:30 AM
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It sounds okay, a little muddy and dark. But I always thought it looked like the player was sucking on a baby bottle...
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Gig74
94 posts
Nov 27, 2011
8:50 AM
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I have one and like it. I bought it mostly due to it being a decent price and I think it's sounds ok and for my level of playing it suits me fine.
I posted a video on the cheap amp thread with Steve Harvell playing one through a pignose 7-100 check that thread for a sample of how it can sound.
cheers
Greg
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Living the dream and learning the blues one little trouble at a time.
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geordiebluesman
510 posts
Nov 27, 2011
11:56 AM
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There great mics with a nice gritty tone, well worth the money.
Last Edited by on Nov 29, 2011 1:39 PM
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dpcsix
5 posts
Nov 27, 2011
5:13 PM
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i agree, great lil mic for the price, just bought a bob and a pignose hog20 for practice,cheap intro while i acquire proper gig gear. the feel is a little different i used to use a bullett more used to that but sound and tone is there,,,for the price any ways.
also got the lil smokey portable amp with the bob mic i leave it in on my toolbox at work while im workin on the cars if i get the urge i blow through that...its a hoot
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Sarge
83 posts
Nov 27, 2011
5:38 PM
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I don't think you can beat it for the price
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DanP
235 posts
Nov 28, 2011
8:44 AM
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I bought a Bottle O' Blues mic a couple of months ago and I like it. It's light, easy to hold and won't break if you drop it. I'm fairly new to amplified playing and I don't have a JT-30 to compare it to but it has a crunchy tone which is what I want. The volume control seems to control feedback pretty good. It may not be the first choice for experienced amplified players but its a good mic and worth the money.
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Reverend Jimmie Jive
11 posts
Nov 28, 2011
8:07 PM
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Not a HUGE Distorted tone,like a goldang synthesizer out of control.. (which I do not play with anyway,...and HATE to hear others do it.. No matter WHO they are)... but a nice CONTROLLABLE warmth with just a touch of grit.. far more what the audience expects a harp to sound like,,, yet with a classic Bluesy growl....Durable as all get out, does not slip from your hands.. or weigh a ton.. and cheap enough.. to buy for sure... Plus they ARE individually HANDMADE in AMERICA by the owner of the company...!!!
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FMWoodeye
59 posts
Nov 28, 2011
8:26 PM
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@RevJJ
Yeah, built by an American entrepreneur and small business owner....an AFFORDABLE American product. Hell, I think I'll buy another one.
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Old Dog
121 posts
Nov 29, 2011
5:03 AM
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I like my JT-30 better, but the BOB and Honeytone make a good practice setup, and are usually found in my truck. I gave one to my teacher, he loves it.
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