Archive for August, 2007

Microphone Database

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

This site has a Microphone Database by Warren Goff. It appears that this is a large database of specs and images that Warren has built up to perform a variety of things. It keeps track of a large number of microphones and images, it searches online auctions for microphones and records prices, it searches newsgroups and loads data from other sites (including mine).

It looks like one of the programs that has an organic life of its own. It is interesting that I couldn’t find a place to download or order the system. If anyone gets a hold of this system, let me know what you think.

Peavey Cherry Bomb

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Peavy has a version of the Superlux coming out this September. It seems to have the same grooved shell, but has a on/off switch and a mini-xlr connection. From what I have heard, it has the same sort of element – like the modern green bullet without the guts of an older shure element. If it is like the superlux, it will certainly be a very playable mic. I can’t fault the superlux except that it is not as gutsy as the JT-30 or a vintage shure element.

The on/off switch looks like it is in a bad place. The volume control would have been good enough for cutting the mic, but Kim Wilson explained to me once that an on/off switch can be more valuable than the volume control if you have to switch from harp to vocals and back again quickly.

I like the idea of the rubberized front shell. It prevents harp knocking noises and helps when you cup the mic to kill the highs.

I will watch for a Cherry Bomb to taste test on my vintage amps.

Peavey.com :: H-5C Cherry Bomb™ Harmonica Microphone

Dirty Jack’s: Gear: Review of Blues Harp Microphones

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

A very well done survey of harmonica mics. I mostly agree except that I think the Green bullet is too heavy.

Dirty Jack’s: Gear: Review of Blues Harp Microphones

Freddie Vanderford

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

Lately I’ve been finding a whole bunch of good harp players on MySpace. Here’s one I liked. The southern rock version of “Got my Mojo Working” kills.

Freddie Vanderford

10 Steps to Becoming a Harmonica God

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

If one of you should want to become a harmonica God, I know the basic steps.

10 Steps to Becoming a Harmonica God