TexasJeff
11 posts
Aug 12, 2010
9:05 PM
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Hey guys.
I joined the forum several months back, knowing I was a damned good played but also that I was at an impasse and need help to make more progress. I was lucky to stumble almost immediately into both Adam and Jasons lessons. I have already become a MUCH better player over the summer by practicing the 12 bar and 3rd position lessons. Seems basic unless you dont know it.
At any rate, I am 38 now and started when I was 16. I havent dedicated myself as much as I might have over the years or I could be much better. The important thing though is that after 15 miserable years as a construction worker and a bad marriage I have shed myself of both. I am now working on my BFA towards my other passion, photography. SO I have now fully dedicated myself to these two passions and I am very excited. I am going to pick up an Epiphone Valve Jr combo I found on Craigs tomorrow.
I have read Adams mic section, but I have one specific question. Is there a mic I can get a clean sound for country type work as well as the gritty sound we all know?
It will be a week or so and while money is not a huge issue I dont really want to spend 400 for a vintage shure bullet and so on.
Spam bots attacked this site as well I see. Good to see the mods here did something about it, even if it did require more draconian measure to deal with.
Thanks again to Adam and the rest who share knowledge with us all.
I will be around!
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Ryan
343 posts
Aug 12, 2010
10:54 PM
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I think the Shure SM57 would be a good choice for you. It's definately a popular choice for many harp players. It will allow you to get a clean "country tone" or a more gritty "blues tone", dependinding on how you cup the mic. It won't be quite as gritty as a typical bullet mic with a CM/Crystal/Ceramic element, but you can still get pretty good overdriven blues tone out of it.
If you check out Greg Heumann's website, www.blowsmeaway.com, he makes an "ultimate version" of the SM57. It has a volume control and it has been made shorter and put into this really cool looking red anodised shell. He also makes a bullet mic type shell thing that fits over the SM57 and turns it into a sort of combination between a stick mic and bullet mic. It allows you to hold it just like you would a bullet mic(which some people find easier, and helps some people get a tighter cup).
Last Edited by on Aug 12, 2010 10:59 PM
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toddlgreene
1661 posts
Aug 13, 2010
5:10 AM
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I can vouch for Greg's ultimatized and bulletized mics firsthand now. I played the 545 version(HarveyHarp's newest toy) and yes, you can more easily tight-cup it into some good grit or ease up a bit and you'll get a cleaner sound, which would suit country playing well, especially if you were running it thru a p.a. I played thru a Sonny Jr, which has cojones for days and doesn't really give the best testament to the cleanness available from a vocal mic-turned-harp mic, but could still make quite a difference by loosening up the cup. If I were tasked for country, I'd want that very mic setup run thru either a p.a. or an amp that wasn't totally overdriven.
Oh, and you will find plenty of info on maximizing that Epi V Jr on here-either from me or several others. I've finally got mine where I'm happy with it, and still paid less than I would have for damn near anything else.
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Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2010 5:17 AM
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N.O.D.
94 posts
Aug 13, 2010
7:46 AM
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Hi Bro Yeh im pretty good to, but i try not to tell every one when i introduce myself to a new crowd,
there could be some male postering involved:)
i didn't catch you the 1st time around what made you run an hide to reamerge this way if you where a dam good player?
anyways funny thing i been gleaning some info from Adams clips and my playing has picked up from all the practise i have done the last 5 days:)
and i just regapped my first harp today Bro i tell ya Im SHIT HOT NOW!!!
That Little Epi VJ mate don't get to freaked out on modding it, But you will, we know we can't help our selfs we must tinker:)
I stumbled upon this web site a few weeks back Revolver Amps:)
http://revolveramps.com/RevolverOEMBoards.aspx
they have after market upgrad Kits for fender and Epiphone that should seriousely be looked at by all VJ and Fender owners:)
Point to Point hand wired Boards you can get a standard wired Board swap in swap out for the VJ,
or the one that seriously should be considerd,
wich replaces the EL84 valve with a 6V6 valve some modifacations needed to fit the larger valve but hay you got to do some mods when you drop in a Larger Donk:)
They have Kits for fender amps, Champ, Reissue 65/59
get that Epi Kicking,the only mod you will need to do after that is replace the transformers for a full Blown 5-watt amp:)
Im getting him to Kit a board my Fender BJ, but i have a vintage amp project top get out the way 1st
then i will look at BJ:)
Oh i nearly forgot Hi mate!!!!
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Check it out Boy Scout:)
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TexasJeff
13 posts
Aug 13, 2010
8:41 AM
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Thank you for the replies.
And if I came off as arrogant I apologize. I'll post some video of me playing and let you be the judge. I was actually basing my statements off of Adams guide anyhow.
As for why I am "reemerging". As I mentioned I have gone through a divorce and it was a very repressive relationship. I wasn't really playing at all. Not that I need to explain all this but whatever.
Thats right I am shit hot.
:)
Last Edited by on Aug 13, 2010 8:43 AM
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nacoran
2483 posts
Aug 13, 2010
12:35 PM
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Behold the healing power of the smiley face! Welcome back aboard. Looking foreward to your vids! :)
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N.O.D.
96 posts
Aug 13, 2010
7:40 PM
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Yo TJ cool man you may need a Dry Humor meter for my above post:)
i often add mr :) to my threads to let person know
I'm Takeing this Piss:)
i never seen Adams Guide i will check it out, i might be better than i think i am:)
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Cheers Big Ears:)
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