[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 12, Issue 30

["G." <gigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Robert,
Shure Brother Controlled Magnetic elements sound great, especially with
small tube amps. You can easily pick them up second hand from US$10 to US$20
on eBay.  I prefer the US model, some of the Mexican ones are reasonably
good, but they vary in quality.

-- G.


Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 01:39:27 EDT
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Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 12, Issue 30
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> Hi,
>      I play harp as a second instrument, guitar being my main axe.
>      I have a Blues Blaster mic that's about 5 years old and the crystal
> element went dead on it. I called Hohner but they never returned my call
and
> Astatic doesn't sell elements anymore.
>      I know crystal elements are fragile. Then there are ceramic,
magnetic,
dynamic and reluctance elements. What do you suggest?
>      Incidentally, my Blues Blaster never had much volume to it. I wonder
> if it has the same requirement that Astatic JT30 mics have, a special
cable.
> Is that true?
>       So, can anybody recommend an element that will fit?
> Robert Ross