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From: Ryan Hartt
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 16:17:46 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: microphones

On Wed, 11 Sep 1996, Kurt D Squire wrote:

> Harpers,
> I'm trying to get a good clean harp sound for a countryish band I've been
> playing with. Right now, I own a bullet and a fender champ, which
> obviously produces a rather harsh sound. In going for a tone like Mickey
> Raphael's, would I be smart in buying a Shure 58 and running through the
> amp, or might just running through the PA be better? Are there any other
> rigs that people are recommending? Is the 58 generally considered
> adequate for harps? Has anyone ever tried a 57? Inquiring minds need to
> know. Thanks!
>
> kurt
>
> -------------------------------Kurt Squire-----------------------------------
> 1401 1/2 W. 8th St. | Email:ksqui~ndiana.edu
> Bloomington, IN 47401 | Phone: (812) 331-9041
> --------------http://copper.ucs.indiana.edu/~ksquire/home.html----------------
>
I personally hate playing through the P.A. If you have the bread
try this. A vocal mic like a SM57 or a 58 through a Roland amp. I have read
that "Tex" Nakamura (I think?) from
War uses a JC-120 which I think has 2 twelve inch speakers and a very
clean sound. You would be able to control your sound a little easier on
stage rather than letting a sound man do it or walking to the P.A. board
every time you needed a tweak.
Just a thought
Ryan