Rick Davis
269 posts
Apr 12, 2010
9:59 AM
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Hey, I reviewed the Bulletizer from Greg Heumann at my blog. Great product! Highly recommended.
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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toddlgreene
1189 posts
Apr 12, 2010
10:22 AM
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Another fine review, Rick. When I decide to break down and get an Ultimate 545, I'll want this, too. Seems like such a common-sense solution-I'm glad Greg came out with another well-made product to fill this void.
Question-I see that hole-is it for a set screw that secures the Bulletizer to the mic? I was wondering if it would be held in place either by an o-ring or a set screw.
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
Last Edited by on Apr 12, 2010 10:24 AM
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Rick Davis
270 posts
Apr 12, 2010
11:17 AM
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Todd, there is a an O-ring and three set screws. It feels like a part of the microphone after it is installed. Very solid.
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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toddlgreene
1194 posts
Apr 12, 2010
11:22 AM
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Did anyone ask if you were playing thru a flashlight?
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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bluemoose
167 posts
Apr 12, 2010
12:12 PM
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What's the diameter of the mic shaft where it takes the o-ring and set screws? Would you be able to adjust down to a 1 1/4 inch mic shaft?
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Rick Davis
271 posts
Apr 12, 2010
12:34 PM
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Moose, I think that's a question for Greg.
Toddle- LOL! Did you ever play through a Bottle O' Blues mic? It looks like you're sucking on a baby bottle. Cool tone for the money but a weird look.
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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toddlgreene
1198 posts
Apr 12, 2010
1:27 PM
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Yeah, I own a BOB. I've been tempted to get a McCormick spice label(BBQ seasoning or something)and slap it on there-or throw some blinking LEDs inside.
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Todd L Greene. V.P.
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Greg Heumann
390 posts
Apr 12, 2010
6:46 PM
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Bluemoose- inside diameter of the Bulletizer is JUST (and I mean like within .002") big enough to slip over the head of an SM57 or 545, which is about .035" bigger than the barrel itself. The O-ring is almost enough to hold the bulletizer by itself, but is there to provide an airtight seal. The set screws do the rest - there are 3 of them. It will not fit a mic with a 1 1/4" mic shaft.
I CAN do one-off Bulletizers to fit other mics but you need to send me the mic for accurate measurements and testing and you probably won't like the price. There are about 10 different machining setups to make a Bulletizer. Just like Ultimates I have to make many at a time to get the time and cost down. I do them production line style - a single manufacturing step on all of them, then change setups and do the next step. And the design and process are all worked out now! To make one for your mic I have to spend a fair bit of time working out the design, and do just as many machining setups for a single unit - so I have to charge quite a bit more.
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/Greg
BlowsMeAway Productions
BlueState - my band
Bluestate on iTunes
Last Edited by on Apr 12, 2010 6:46 PM
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bluemoose
178 posts
Apr 12, 2010
9:32 PM
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Thanks for the details Greg. Guess I have yet another DIY project on the books.
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Kyzer Sosa
454 posts
Apr 26, 2010
4:15 PM
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Ive got one on the way, and I cant wait to put it to the test. I had similar problems with noise from the rotating head, and it being difficult to hold. My fix?
First, I put PVC pipe insulation over the handle (near the base of the mic head), cut it to the width of my fingers that held it, and then I wrapped it with duct tape, this made it much more easy to handle, BUT it would routinely slide up and onto the head of the mic, giving me feedback on my lil Fender Frontman15.... Not to mention the tone was affected. (it was obvious)
I played just last night with the foam removed and enjoy the sound without it...It was a good idea in concept, definitely easier to hold, but something tells me Greg's got the concept down to a science.
Cant wait for mine.
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Kyzer's Travels
Kyzer's Artwork
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Rick Davis
336 posts
Apr 27, 2010
6:58 AM
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Kyzer, you will like the Bulletizer. I'm very impressed with mine... Love playing the SM57 through the Mission Chicago amp.
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-Rick Davis
Blues Harp Amps Blog
Roadhouse Joe Blues Band
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