jules
8 posts
May 12, 2010
3:28 AM
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A bit of advice please guys- i'm in need of a new mike and have spotted these on Ebay. Does anyone have any direct experience or comments on any of them-
http://tinyurl.com/2vu2p3j
http://tinyurl.com/32o2lfd
http://tinyurl.com/3ayq7na
http://tinyurl.com/3az5xwc
Thanks
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Oxharp
284 posts
May 12, 2010
4:07 AM
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Hi Jules,
I would go for the 520sl model.
The only things to look out for are I would like to see the front of the element to see if the diaphragm is dented damaged in any way and you are always going to have pot luck with the strength and tonal qualities of an unknown mic element, even if its a vintage one.
I would leave all the others to the enthusiasts/collectors
The question you need to ask yourself is this going to be a working gig mic or is it a hobby players mic.
I would recommend any of the custom builders out there for either situation and can personally vouch for Ron Harley at SUKM - Simply Unique Custom Mics.
I have purchased 2 from Ron and we are still in contact with each other with questions generally that I have.
Ron would hook you up with whatever you are after but if you dont really know what that is then you can ask him and he will give you the run down on what element will suit your playing and you can also search on MBH for the answers.
I am a Hard Chicago Tongue Blocker Player and I have found that there is not difference in the sound of the elements the bullet mics I have.
I have 4 bullets
one made by Dennis Gruenling and purchased from Buddha
Black Label CR Lots of Bottom end.
One from Ron Sunshine Black Label CR - Very Dark
One silver Bullet from SUKM - Mexican CM 1971 Great mids and highs.
One custom Blues blaster from SUKM - Low Z with Boost mod - Very loud and great mids and highs.
I have promised Ron to do a Mic comparison on my YT site and I will really soon but I stress again there is not much difference in tonal quality once you are in the mix of a band.
I have a different opinion if playing as a duo. I would use the CR's but that’s just me.
Hope this helps
Regards
Russ
Oxharp
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Oxharp
285 posts
May 12, 2010
4:12 AM
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My Friend Stawwoodclaw and Kingly have some great mics for sale and they would not rip you off either.
I have played through the mics of Strawoodclaw and I can recommend any one of them.
Kingly has some great offers and I would ask him what he thinks of the mics he is selling.
You need to ask the right questions to get the right answers?
Oxharp
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Harpaholic
93 posts
May 12, 2010
9:08 AM
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It's always a crap shoot on ebay unless you buy from some of the good builders on there. Johnny Ace, Takembackhome, Ron Sunshine, Harp Mic Jones, etc:
I would go with Ron at SUKM first if you need a great affordable mic, or Greg if you want a custom beauty.
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Kingley
1154 posts
May 12, 2010
9:29 AM
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Oxharp -Thanks for the kind words Russ.
Jules - I have 3 mics for sale. Two are Astatics with CM elements and the other is an Ev RE10. All three are monster harp mics. If I didn't need the money I wouldn't be parting with any of them.
I agree with all the comments above.
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Oisin
558 posts
May 12, 2010
11:49 AM
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I have an exact copy of the little Archer japanese dynamic mic and it sounds excellent. Only trouble is it has a mini connector and lead which you need to use a double female jackplug connector to attach a longer lead to. Otherwise you have to sit right next to the amp to play it.
This guy has got round that by having a small lead with a female jackplug attached. I only paid £15 for it and it was well worth the money.
However if you want a serious mic for gigging with I agree with Kingley and Oxharp...you should go with one of type they say above. I've heard excellent reports on the RE10 from Luke Juke who bought one recently. When I spoke to him a while ago he said it was a cracking mic.
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Oisin
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rpoe
134 posts
May 12, 2010
12:26 PM
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I would also recommend Dave Wren at The Harp Mic Shop also known as Technobird on ebay. He's a great guy. I've purchased a crystal and dynamic (calrad) mic kits from him (element, volume pot, jack) as well as had him mod an EV664 for me. He has some cool mics for sale.
The Harp Mic Shop
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Rob
Rob's Tube
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Kingley
1157 posts
May 12, 2010
12:44 PM
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"I've heard excellent reports on the RE10 from Luke Juke who bought one recently. When I spoke to him a while ago he said it was a cracking mic."
Oh yeah the RE10 is a fantastic mic.
Jules - Of the original mics you listed. The only one I would buy is the Shure 520SL. For what it's worth, a while ago I bought a CM element off that same ebay seller and it was superb.
Last Edited by on May 12, 2010 12:47 PM
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Old Dog
46 posts
May 12, 2010
1:08 PM
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I've also had good results with Wren.
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I used to be young and foolish. Now I'm not so young.
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Nastyolddog
700 posts
May 13, 2010
12:51 AM
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Musical Instruments,,Harmonica section
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The best Barkin' little Harp mic you'll ever get, great seller, fast shipping.
Thanks scruffy little Honka is a cracka my green bullet is for sale
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