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harpburn
66 posts
Jun 17, 2013
7:31 AM
Some kind of ceramic. Any ideas?

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HawkeyeKane
1776 posts
Jun 17, 2013
2:17 PM
That would appear to be a 1980's issue Johnson ceramic. Never tried one, but I've heard good things about them. Technobird's got some.

Vintage 80s Johnson Ceramic Microphone Element

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Hawkeye Kane
Harpaholic
220 posts
Jun 17, 2013
2:42 PM
What matters is, how does it sound?
harpburn
67 posts
Jun 17, 2013
2:52 PM
Hear for yourself, I gigged with it yesterday (this isn't that recording).

http://www.mediafire.com/?e79aosmuj262dpr
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Harpaholic
222 posts
Jun 18, 2013
7:06 AM
Sounds good to me? what amp you blowing through?
HawkeyeKane
1779 posts
Jun 18, 2013
8:07 AM
Damn! That's a hot sucker! What kind of shell did you put it in?
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Hawkeye Kane
harpburn
68 posts
Jun 20, 2013
5:40 AM
Hi guys - thats a Hohner bluesblaster shell. Amp is a Carlsbro 50 powered extension cab. I really like the combination when playing live.
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MP
2786 posts
Jun 20, 2013
11:56 AM
----------i think it's a Brush crystal. The EV Shperex's? (sp) were loaded w/ Brush elements.
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