Peavey Cherry Bomb

2007-08-20 10:45:00

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.

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