Komuso
332 posts
Jul 06, 2014
6:55 PM
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Retro Rocket
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
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jnorem
354 posts
Jul 06, 2014
7:08 PM
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My apologies, Komuso. I seem to have destroyed my opening post. I was editing my OP and doing something else at the same time, so there it went.
The point I wanted to make was that I wish there was a microphone made for harmonica, with all the quality components one would want that only needed a standard guitar chord, but at a more affordable price.
There was something else to this, but I'm damned if I can remember what it was.
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Call me J
Last Edited by jnorem on Jul 06, 2014 7:18 PM
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Komuso
333 posts
Jul 06, 2014
7:14 PM
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It's a good idea for a thread starter though.
Paste an answer and you have to guess the question!
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
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jnorem
355 posts
Jul 06, 2014
7:19 PM
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Okay. here's an answer: star nuts.
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Komuso
334 posts
Jul 06, 2014
7:29 PM
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Mars Landing! You got the blues without them.
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
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jnorem
356 posts
Jul 06, 2014
7:53 PM
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Nope. Star nuts are those stupid cheap nuts that Hohner uses for the screws that hold down the covers on the SP20.
I got a bunch of proper screws from Rockin Ron for my SP20's
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Last Edited by jnorem on Jul 06, 2014 7:54 PM
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Komuso
335 posts
Jul 06, 2014
8:00 PM
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ah, sorry...I thought you were talking about a Question for Retro Rocket answer. doh!
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
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jnorem
357 posts
Jul 06, 2014
8:14 PM
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The Retro Rocket. I've looked into it and it's not a very good mic that sounds not very good. It sure as hell isn't worth what Shaker's asking for it.
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jbone
1682 posts
Jul 06, 2014
8:23 PM
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Maybe not for everybody, but my current work horse mic is a Shure 585 ball mic.
I don't see any bullet mics other than the green bullet- 520DX- that look worth their stuff.
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Komuso
336 posts
Jul 06, 2014
8:25 PM
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lol. It's not that bad, a little bitey maybe.
I haven't used mine for ages because I use a stock strnad now, which harmonica purists seem to really hate;-)
Would love to have one of those high end CM elements but budget dictates low cost off the shelf for me.
Easy to replace if I break it too. I tend to tweak the signal chain as long as the mic input is "good enough", but I'm not after replicating the classic sound that most harp players seem to want anyway.
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Your harmonica Mojo Dojo
Bringing the Boogie to the Bitstream
Last Edited by Komuso on Jul 06, 2014 8:29 PM
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dougharps
670 posts
Jul 06, 2014
9:34 PM
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I am a big fan of the 585AV, too. If I am playing amplified harp, it is my favorite.
If I am singing to the PA a lot I prefer my Ultimate SM58 (low z)
Shure 585AV data sheet
Here is a project amp demo w/3 mics: Biscuit w/ Mexican CM @ 0:25, EV630 @ 1:25, Shure SM585AV @ 2:50.
I noted the times each mic is used. The voice volume is way too low.
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Doug S.
Last Edited by dougharps on Jul 06, 2014 9:54 PM
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Kingley
3628 posts
Jul 06, 2014
10:38 PM
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I find that any decent stick mic such as the Shure SM57/58, 565, 585, 533, 545, 544, PE54, Ev RE10, will do everything I need them too. The 545/SM57/585 are my current favourite stick mics. I tend to play a lot using a Hi-Z 545 (Greg Heumann Ultimate version) direct into the PA. I use it for playing harp and quite often singing as well. I set the PA channel to clip slightly and it sounds almost as good as using a separate amp most of the time, only a little less distorted. Then again though I like a cleaner sound that breaks up when I push it. I don't like playing with heavy distortion all the time.
Last Edited by Kingley on Jul 06, 2014 10:39 PM
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A440
175 posts
Jul 07, 2014
12:03 AM
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@Kingley - that's sound advice
I use a stock SM57 on a stand, playing acoustically for about half of our songs, which have a more country or acoustic blues-rock feeling. On those songs, I like the natural harp sound and use of hand effects. By moving closer or further from the mic, I control my level within the mix. For the dirtier blues-rock electric songs, I use the high-Z Superlux bullet (half the price of the new 520dx green bullet, and smaller/lighter). I run it into the PA's board with treble down, bass up, and a tiny touch of delay/reverb. When cupped well, it has a bit of dirt/distortion, but not too much. If I need to really push it on a song or two, I dial up the mic's volume knob to increase the distortion and push my solos to the front of the mix. Depending on how our set list is put together, I usually switch back and forth between the 57 and Superlux throughout the night, so the audience appeciates the contrast between the two sounds. I play Crossovers acoustically and Session Steels with the bullet, which also contributes to the difference in sound/tone. Overall, this pair of mics works consistently for me, to the point where I don't think about it anymore, staying focused on the music and my playing.
Yes, It would be interesting to try a vintage bullet, but I lack the time, money, and knowledge to track one down. But honestly, my set up works fine for giging twice a month in the local bars, etc. And I don't spend any time or money playing around with mics/amps/pedals.
Last Edited by A440 on Jul 07, 2014 1:35 AM
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