HarpNinja
725 posts
Oct 27, 2010
11:22 AM
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How much would one in new condition and still on the stick be worth?
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Amp for Harp Blog
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barbequebob
1401 posts
Oct 27, 2010
1:02 PM
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Got a picture of this?? It sounds more like a mid 40's Shure Silver Bullet mic, which was largely the same as the Green Bullet except that it had a crystal cartridge rather than CM/CR type cartridge and were originally designed more as a recording mic and I've seen a few of those going for as much as $300 a pop on Ebay.
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HarpNinja
726 posts
Oct 27, 2010
1:15 PM
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Bob,
No, I think it is from the 60's. It is a white 99B86 with red ink. The pic makes it hard to read the date code, but it appears to be from the 60's.
I don't really need it, but would like it more than the PA gear I'd trade for it and a Kay 703 (which needs a bit of TLC).
From what I can tell, the mic/amp are probably a fair trade even if they need a little bit of work to make them gig worthy.
That being said, I'd just as soon sell them to a harp player and take the cash.
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Amp for Harp Blog
Last Edited by on Oct 27, 2010 1:21 PM
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Joe_L
750 posts
Oct 27, 2010
1:32 PM
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I had a 520 on a stand. They come off easy enough. Look for screws.
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The Blues Photo Gallery
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rharley5652
245 posts
Oct 27, 2010
1:39 PM
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HArp,..just unscrew the 2 lil screws at the top ,,pull off the bullet ,.you'll see a big brass screw ,..unscrew that with big screwdriver ,..,.then install/use the cord ,.ya have yourself a nice bullet mic.
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Simply Unique Kustom Mic's By Rharley
Last Edited by on Oct 27, 2010 11:29 PM
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Greg Heumann
829 posts
Oct 27, 2010
2:54 PM
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Those big brass screws can be a real muthafuya to get out. I have had to put the flange in a vise and use a wrench on a big screwdriver to loosen them sometimes. Be careful to clamp the flange tight because if it spins out the vise you can scratch the mic. And as rharley says use the biggest screwdriver that will fit, or you will mung up the screw slot - brass is pretty soft.
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/Greg
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rharley5652
247 posts
Oct 27, 2010
11:28 PM
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@ HARP,..YES ,..they use a fine thread an torque the hell outta that screw ,...don't be afraid to attempt this mod by yourself,.Like Greg said ,.Be careful to clamp the flange tight in the vise
Heres what she looks like:
This screw is what holds the Mic to the base so once ya break the screw loose ,.take er outta the vice and unscrew it holdin the bullet .
Good luck,.
Ohh Yea ,..I've seen the base sell on ebay for 35-50 bucks,..don't through it away ,.Ham operators like em.
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Simply Unique Kustom Mic's By Rharley
Last Edited by on Jan 09, 2011 12:10 AM
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HarpNinja
730 posts
Oct 28, 2010
5:38 AM
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Thanks for the pics! I am actually pretty excited about the mic...should have it yet this morning! I've never really been interested in bullet mics, but I suppose it doesn't hurt to have one!
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Amp for Harp Blog
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HarpNinja
734 posts
Oct 28, 2010
10:23 AM
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Well, I made the mistake of trying to unscrew it, lol. I chipped off some brass (argh) and broke a large screwdriver.
That with the wiring are probably reason enough for me to send it off to get worked on. I was hoping to not invest any money in it, but I guess I don't have a choice.
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Amp for Harp Blog
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528hemi
164 posts
Oct 28, 2010
11:07 AM
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HarpNinja,
I have 3 of those and they are awesome Mics...
The brass screw is a pain in the ass especially if they added alot of glue. You should heat it with a blow dryer. Get it real hot to get the glue sticky and then torque on it with a big screwdriver. As Greg said some can be really tough....I had one that I worked on for hours.
Good luck!
528hemi
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HarpNinja
735 posts
Oct 28, 2010
11:17 AM
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@528hemi, thanks! Even if I get the screw out, it needs to be "modded" to use a cable. At this point, as much as I want it, I think I am going to turn around and sell it.
I knew the Kay would cost a few bucks when I got it, but the mic is going to end up costing me $50+ to get it up and running with a useable cable. That isn't a tone of money as I am sure I'd be able to net a profit selling it, but I have other gear that I need and this and the Kay are really things I don't need. :(
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Amp for Harp Blog
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Greg Heumann
830 posts
Oct 28, 2010
1:42 PM
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No cable! Put a screw-on connector in it. I charge $35 to do it, including getting it dismounted from the stand. That is usually a very good element.......
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/Greg
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belfast_harper
176 posts
Oct 28, 2010
2:04 PM
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I bought an untested 440sl with stand of ebay recently and had Greg fit a screw on connector to it.
The mic looks great and sounds fantastic, I would buy another one if I could guarantee that the element sounded just as good as the first one.
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JTThirty
92 posts
Oct 28, 2010
2:23 PM
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Hey, I've got one of those mics. Had the same battle with the big screw, but it finally gave up and came out. I stuck a 1/4 jack in it and it's been my number 2 mic behind my JT30 crystal. It is a great mic.
See ya--
Ricky B
www.bushdogblues.blogspot.com
RIVER BOTTOM BLUES--a bluesman's crime novel due out Summer 2011
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belfast_harper
177 posts
Oct 28, 2010
2:32 PM
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I used a massive ajustable spanner (wrench) around the head of the screw driver to get the brass screw out.
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shbamac
7 posts
Oct 28, 2010
5:34 PM
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HarpNinja
I'll go for the 440SL at $100
moto.blur.test01@gmail.com
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Greg Heumann
863 posts
Nov 08, 2010
5:52 PM
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Well out of interest in the element, I took this mic off of Mike's hands. The slot in the screw was already a little messed up and I couldn't get the screw out using the means described above. I have done it many times before - this one was just too tough. As RHarley says above they torque the shit out of this screw, or perhaps use some serious loctite.
So I had to resort to stronger measures. Here is where having many thousands of $$ invested in the right equipment makes the difference between someone trashing your mic or getting it right.
Step 1: Mount the shell in special jaws in a special angle vise. Measure carefully, square it up and center it.
Step 2: Mill the head off of the screw. That's a 3/4" diameter end mill. Now the stand mount brackets come off.
Step 3: Now lots of threads are exposed and you can grab them with a vise grips.
Step 4: All done - stand mount threads and mic intact and unscathed.
This is basically the same setup I use to safely drill and tap a Shure shell for a screw-on connector.
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/Greg
Last Edited by on Nov 08, 2010 10:05 PM
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rharley5652
253 posts
Nov 08, 2010
8:52 PM
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Nice set up Greg,..
And when you don't have thousands of $$ invested,.
The angle vise,Die-grinder & those vise grips will get the Job done.
You can also use a regular bench vise But you have to be careful.
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Simply Unique Kustom Mic's By Rharley
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shbamac
24 posts
Nov 08, 2010
9:45 PM
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Guess you made him a better offer. He told me he was going to try to keep the mic and if not he would let me know... musicians...
If you want to get rid of the s36 stand I'll take it off your hands.
Last Edited by on Nov 08, 2010 9:50 PM
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Greg Heumann
866 posts
Nov 08, 2010
10:07 PM
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Rharley - I started with a bench vise, large wrench on huge screwdriver. It wasn't enough. It would be difficult to do with a die grinder without screwing up the mic.
@ahbamac - I didn't get the stand - Mike may still have it.
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/Greg
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rharley5652
254 posts
Nov 08, 2010
11:32 PM
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Greg ,.I use a carbide metal removal tool 1/2" chucked in the die grinder,.remove just the head of the brass screw,..then those wonderful vise grips come into action,.
More than one way to skin that cat !! LOL
@ahbamac
I have 2 base stands,..shoot me an email/message
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Simply Unique Kustom Mic's By Rharley
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