New harpmike?

[JOB]

Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item # 320083315267 -
I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip. Does any of you guys
have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[T-Bone Bruce]

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item # 320083315267 -
I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip. Does any of you guys
have any experience with this mike? - JOB

I got one just last week from Thomann, for 58 Euro including shipping.
I haven't had a chance to try it out in a live gig setting, but I'll
share my experience of it so far.
The mic looks superfically like a Green Bullet, and is about the same
size as a JT30, slightly shorter and slightly wider. It has 3 finger
grooves across the top of the mic, to aid in getting a grip and the
sides are flattened off. The mic is finished in a dark blue/green
metallic finish, which looks hardwearing for the body and a light
silver grey for the grill. the finish looks much better than I've seen
in the publicity photos on the internet. There is a volume control in
what would be the stand hole, with a rubberized volume knob. The
volume control has 2 stages, with a definite click half way round on
the pot. From inital playing I'd guess it's a linear control- most of
the volume increase is towards the end of the travel. The cable is
hard wired in, but unlike the green bullet, there is a small hex nut
holding in the cable visble. there's around 6 metres/20' of cable. The
mic is heavy, and feels solidly constructed. The front of the element
is visble through the mesh, and is about 1 1/4" across.
So how does it sound, you may ask?
I tried it up against my Shure in the tail light shell, and a Hohner
Bluesblaster. Volume and tone on the amp set the same and all volume
controls wide open on the mics. The Superlux sounds very much like the
1977 US made R44 Shure CM element in my homemade mic, only LOUDER! The
spec sheet gives a figure of -48dBV, and I'm inclined to believe it.
I held the mics down at the level of the speaker cone and aproached
until I got feedback. First to feedback was the Blues Blaster, oddly.
I've always thought it to be less feedback prone. Then it was the
Shure CM, and finally the Superlux.
When I've had the chance to take it out to gigs and use it more fully,
I'll give a more informed report.

[JOB]

Hi T-Bruce, thanks for your report so far - it seems to be a very good deal
for the money - especially in Europe, where the list price for a Blues
Blaster or a Shure 520DX is considerably higher than the 58 Euro's you
spent. The only little minus I maybe spot is the volumepot, if it is linear
instead of audio taper, but that's no real biggie. - JOB

Post by T-Bone Bruce

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 -
I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip. Does any of you guys
have any experience with this mike? - JOB

I got one just last week from Thomann, for 58 Euro including shipping.
I haven't had a chance to try it out in a live gig setting, but I'll
share my experience of it so far.
The mic looks superfically like a Green Bullet, and is about the same
size as a JT30, slightly shorter and slightly wider. It has 3 finger
grooves across the top of the mic, to aid in getting a grip and the
sides are flattened off. The mic is finished in a dark blue/green
metallic finish, which looks hardwearing for the body and a light
silver grey for the grill. the finish looks much better than I've seen
in the publicity photos on the internet. There is a volume control in
what would be the stand hole, with a rubberized volume knob. The
volume control has 2 stages, with a definite click half way round on
the pot. From inital playing I'd guess it's a linear control- most of
the volume increase is towards the end of the travel. The cable is
hard wired in, but unlike the green bullet, there is a small hex nut
holding in the cable visble. there's around 6 metres/20' of cable. The
mic is heavy, and feels solidly constructed. The front of the element
is visble through the mesh, and is about 1 1/4" across.
So how does it sound, you may ask?
I tried it up against my Shure in the tail light shell, and a Hohner
Bluesblaster. Volume and tone on the amp set the same and all volume
controls wide open on the mics. The Superlux sounds very much like the
1977 US made R44 Shure CM element in my homemade mic, only LOUDER! The
spec sheet gives a figure of -48dBV, and I'm inclined to believe it.
I held the mics down at the level of the speaker cone and aproached
until I got feedback. First to feedback was the Blues Blaster, oddly.
I've always thought it to be less feedback prone. Then it was the
Shure CM, and finally the Superlux.
When I've had the chance to take it out to gigs and use it more fully,
I'll give a more informed report.

[Keith Adams]

Whew. If its got a sensitivity of -48 db its one hot sumbitch.The newer
Shure CM element rates at about -55db I think? What will make it a good
harp mic is its feedback rejection. Pretty amazing considering how hot it
is. A mic with that sensitivity overdrives an amp pretty easily.

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by Keith Adams
Whew. If its got a sensitivity of -48 db its one hot sumbitch.The newer
Shure CM element rates at about -55db I think? What will make it a good
harp mic is its feedback rejection. Pretty amazing considering how hot it
is. A mic with that sensitivity overdrives an amp pretty easily.

Hi Keitho,

here's a video clip of a german harp player using that mic with a transistor
amp:

Seeya,
Ralf

[T-Bone Bruce]

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by Keith Adams
Whew. If its got a sensitivity of -48 db its one hot sumbitch.The newer
Shure CM element rates at about -55db I think? What will make it a good
harp mic is its feedback rejection. Pretty amazing considering how hot it
is. A mic with that sensitivity overdrives an amp pretty easily.

Hi Keitho,
here's a video clip of a german harp player using that mic with a transistor
http://youtu.be/Bs0YRI-mI7k
Seeya,
Ralf

It's a dynamic element, with a transformer. I'll sent you some sound
samples comparing it to a Bluesblaster and a '77 US made Shure CM
element.

[JOB]

Thanks Ralf! - absolutely interesting videoclip - it seems to me, that this
microphone has some potential, when used right - JOB

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by Keith Adams
Whew. If its got a sensitivity of -48 db its one hot sumbitch.The newer
Shure CM element rates at about -55db I think? What will make it a good
harp mic is its feedback rejection. Pretty amazing considering how hot it
is. A mic with that sensitivity overdrives an amp pretty easily.

Hi Keitho,
here's a video clip of a german harp player using that mic with a transistor
http://youtu.be/Bs0YRI-mI7k
Seeya,
Ralf

[Keith Adams]

Man that cat can really play. I dont know about that mic though?, Every
sound sample I 've heard of it sounds like a speaker thats been sliced with
a razor blade. Its got a really ratty tone to it. I've gotten to where I
cant hardly stand to listen to other people play the harp with a distorted
sound. I absolutely hate that muddy tone because its lacking in any
variation and seperation in the notes. When you hear a guitar player with
that much distortion it sounds crappy and is usually used by youngsters that
cant play worth doodoo. Its great for hiding behind because it covers
mistakes. IMO the same holds true for harp or any other instrument.
Distortion is a degradation of sound and theres nothing musical about it.
Though my opinions are very rarely the same as the majority of musicians in
this group I thank you for letting me voice them without your getting
insulting in return. I respect ya'll for being the men you are. There is no
discussion group that I've encountered to date besides this one that wont
call you everything except a human should you fail to agree with the
majority. What pisses me off is they wouldnt pull that shit if they were
looking you in the face. Ya'll are a cut above . .......But fuck you
Butterknife.
You aint included in that description. There aint never been a black man
born that isnt a better human than you.
You white nigger mother fucker.

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by Keith Adams
Whew. If its got a sensitivity of -48 db its one hot sumbitch.The newer
Shure CM element rates at about -55db I think? What will make it a good
harp mic is its feedback rejection. Pretty amazing considering how hot it
is. A mic with that sensitivity overdrives an amp pretty easily.

Hi Keitho,
here's a video clip of a german harp player using that mic with a transistor
http://youtu.be/Bs0YRI-mI7k
Seeya,
Ralf

[Butcherknife]

Post by Keith Adams
Man that cat can really play. I dont know about that mic though?, Every
sound sample I 've heard of it sounds like a speaker thats been sliced with
a razor blade. Its got a really ratty tone to it. I've gotten to where I
cant hardly stand to listen to other people play the harp with a distorted
sound. I absolutely hate that muddy tone because its lacking in any
variation and seperation in the notes. When you hear a guitar player with
that much distortion it sounds crappy and is usually used by youngsters that
cant play worth doodoo. Its great for hiding behind because it covers
mistakes. IMO the same holds true for harp or any other instrument.
Distortion is a degradation of sound and theres nothing musical about it.
Though my opinions are very rarely the same as the majority of musicians in
this group I thank you for letting me voice them without your getting
insulting in return.

keith old boy that's about the first thing you've said that
i'd fully agree with. All that distortion sounds cool when
you first start playing harp but gets old pretty quick.

Post by Keith Adams
looking you in the face. Ya'll are a cut above . .......But fuck you
Butterknife.
You aint included in that description. There aint never been a black man
born that isnt a better human than you.
You white nigger mother fucker.

Fuck you too keith old boy you ape clutching bitch

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by Butcherknife

But fuck you Butterknife.
You aint included in that description. There aint never been a black man
born that isnt a better human than you.
You white nigger mother fucker.

Fuck you too keith old boy you ape clutching bitch

You both should get married to each other. You'd make a great married
couple...

Seeya,
Ralf

[Keith Adams]

PS
What type of an element is it TBone?
Dynamic or crystal? If its dynamic then its the transformer in it that makes
it so hot. Wonder what you'd have with that transformer hooked to a low
impedence CM ?

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Silk]

Great playing and I like his tone OK, but take into account he's playing
thru a Dano 50-50...It's a very tiny amp and it pretty much gets that
"kazoo" tone with any mic, sorta like a Pignose. I saw a slide guitar
player play at a competition in a bar one day and he set up and played thru
a 50-50, mic'd
through the PA. He blew everybody away with his tone, but that's the only
sound he had. Adams and I don't see eye to eye concerning distortion, but I
do think that you need to dial it on or off sometimes.
And Adams, I agree with you that there are far less death threats on
this NG than any other you and I visit.
Silk

Post by Keith Adams
PS
What type of an element is it TBone?
Dynamic or crystal? If its dynamic then its the transformer in it that
makes it so hot. Wonder what you'd have with that transformer hooked to a
low impedence CM ?

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[ben bouman]

I have one of these mic's....it's not that bad but compared to a vintage
Shure CM element it just doesn't have that extra bit/push... but for the
money it's a fine mic.
It should be even better when used on a guitar amp that normally feedbacks
to quick ..it "dampens"the sound a little ..
Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de
www.marbletones.com
www.marble-amps.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl

Post by Silk
Great playing and I like his tone OK, but take into account he's playing
thru a Dano 50-50...It's a very tiny amp and it pretty much gets that
"kazoo" tone with any mic, sorta like a Pignose. I saw a slide guitar
player play at a competition in a bar one day and he set up and played
thru a 50-50, mic'd
through the PA. He blew everybody away with his tone, but that's the only
sound he had. Adams and I don't see eye to eye concerning distortion, but I
do think that you need to dial it on or off sometimes.
And Adams, I agree with you that there are far less death threats on
this NG than any other you and I visit.
Silk

Post by Keith Adams
PS
What type of an element is it TBone?
Dynamic or crystal? If its dynamic then its the transformer in it that
makes it so hot. Wonder what you'd have with that transformer hooked to a
low impedence CM ?

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like
a Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Helllooo...I agree that the distortion on the clip is overdone, and yes,
that boy can play!...for me effects are things that's activated or
deactivated and not a static setting...it's not necessarily the mike that
muds this clip though...I still kinda like this microphone, definitely the
shell with it's fingergrip invention...much nicer than the Bluesblaster, the
520DX or the 'leaking' Bushman imho - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi again...Keith Graham bought it - can't be too bad! - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Silk]

I think you better wait and see how long before KG sells it...

Post by JOB
Hi again...Keith Graham bought it - can't be too bad! - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[KP Graham]

Post by Silk
I think you better wait and see how long before KG sells it...

The mic was shipped out to me this morning. I should have it by the
weekend. I bought it for the shell, not the element. I expect that
I'll put a new element in it and add a mic adapter to replace the
cord. I have a NOS shure 545 element from the 60s that sounds good and
will fit in this shell. I generally use these toys for a week or two,
go to a jam and show it off, and then eBay them or give them to a
needy harp player. I've got over 70 harp mics in my work room. I don't
really need another one. Anybody need a Bushman Torpedo element?

In other news, I have contracted with Paul Delay to sell some
unreleased live tracks on my website. When an artist sells through a
record company or even iTunes he gets pennies per song. I have set up
some software so that Paul receives the price of the song less paypal
fees for the mp3 downloads. We're testing it out now, but it should be
ready to roll in a few days.

Keith Graham
www.jt30.com
www.harpamps.com
www.harplinks.com
www.harptab.com
www.harplog.com
www.cthreepo.com/blog

P.S. Now aren't you sorry you mentioned my name? Speak of the devil
and he will appear.

Post by Silk

Post by JOB
Hi again...Keith Graham bought it - can't be too bad! - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi Keith Graham...no I'm not sorry...communicating with the devil is not
unusual in my life...he-he - Btw. that new harpmike...just checked it out
some...you may be surprised too, and keep it as is...it's way better than
any of the newer harpmikes...JOB

Post by KP Graham

Post by Silk
I think you better wait and see how long before KG sells it...

The mic was shipped out to me this morning. I should have it by the
weekend. I bought it for the shell, not the element. I expect that
I'll put a new element in it and add a mic adapter to replace the
cord. I have a NOS shure 545 element from the 60s that sounds good and
will fit in this shell. I generally use these toys for a week or two,
go to a jam and show it off, and then eBay them or give them to a
needy harp player. I've got over 70 harp mics in my work room. I don't
really need another one. Anybody need a Bushman Torpedo element?
In other news, I have contracted with Paul Delay to sell some
unreleased live tracks on my website. When an artist sells through a
record company or even iTunes he gets pennies per song. I have set up
some software so that Paul receives the price of the song less paypal
fees for the mp3 downloads. We're testing it out now, but it should be
ready to roll in a few days.
Keith Graham
www.jt30.com
www.harpamps.com
www.harplinks.com
www.harptab.com
www.harplog.com
www.cthreepo.com/blog
P.S. Now aren't you sorry you mentioned my name? Speak of the devil
and he will appear.

Post by Silk

Post by JOB
Hi again...Keith Graham bought it - can't be too bad! - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Just bought me one at Thomann for 59 euros incl. mail - thanxx for the hint
T B -Bruce! - should it happen I don't like the element, I'll replace it
with something I like better...JOB
- ps - if the trafos seems right I might buy a couple more and just fit my
two 300 ohm Controlled Reluctance elements into these shells...hmmm

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[ben bouman]

If any of you has problems finding the transformers..... you can buy them
from Neutrik... NTE1...I bought a few ...costs around 13 euros..very
small... 15x10x12 mm...
I also bought a few Superlux CP818 low/high impedance transformers...15
euros each.... jack/XLR...they sound as good as my vintage Shure
transformers.

Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de
www.marbletones.com
www.marble-amps.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl

Post by JOB
Just bought me one at Thomann for 59 euros incl. mail - thanxx for the
hint T B -Bruce! - should it happen I don't like the element, I'll replace
it with something I like better...JOB
- ps - if the trafos seems right I might buy a couple more and just fit my
two 300 ohm Controlled Reluctance elements into these shells...hmmm

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi Ben - great hint on trafo's here, appreciated! - but now the detented
(clicking) potmeters are a teaser...Mouser.com don't have them - obsolete -
have two 100k and one 1meg left but need more - JOB

Post by ben bouman
If any of you has problems finding the transformers..... you can buy them
from Neutrik... NTE1...I bought a few ...costs around 13 euros..very
small... 15x10x12 mm...
I also bought a few Superlux CP818 low/high impedance transformers...15
euros each.... jack/XLR...they sound as good as my vintage Shure
transformers.
Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de
www.marbletones.com
www.marble-amps.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl

Post by JOB
Just bought me one at Thomann for 59 euros incl. mail - thanxx for the
hint T B -Bruce! - should it happen I don't like the element, I'll
replace it with something I like better...JOB
- ps - if the trafos seems right I might buy a couple more and just fit
my two 300 ohm Controlled Reluctance elements into these shells...hmmm

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like
a Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[ben bouman]

well, I can get 1 meg, 2meg, 5 meg, 10 meg..I may even have a few so what do
you need??

Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de
www.marbletones.com
www.marble-amps.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl

Post by JOB
Hi Ben - great hint on trafo's here, appreciated! - but now the detented
(clicking) potmeters are a teaser...Mouser.com don't have them -
obsolete - have two 100k and one 1meg left but need more - JOB

Post by ben bouman
If any of you has problems finding the transformers..... you can buy them
from Neutrik... NTE1...I bought a few ...costs around 13 euros..very
small... 15x10x12 mm...
I also bought a few Superlux CP818 low/high impedance transformers...15
euros each.... jack/XLR...they sound as good as my vintage Shure
transformers.
Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de

[JOB]

Hi Ben, my elements are (usually) between 1 to 5 kohms installed with
trafo - what volumepot value would you suggest? - JOB

Post by ben bouman
well, I can get 1 meg, 2meg, 5 meg, 10 meg..I may even have a few so what
do you need??
Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de
www.marbletones.com
www.marble-amps.com
www.harmonicainstituut.nl

Post by JOB
Hi Ben - great hint on trafo's here, appreciated! - but now the detented
(clicking) potmeters are a teaser...Mouser.com don't have them -
obsolete - have two 100k and one 1meg left but need more - JOB

Post by ben bouman
If any of you has problems finding the transformers..... you can buy
them from Neutrik... NTE1...I bought a few ...costs around 13
euros..very small... 15x10x12 mm...
I also bought a few Superlux CP818 low/high impedance transformers...15
euros each.... jack/XLR...they sound as good as my vintage Shure
transformers.
Ben Bouman
--
www.seydel1847.de

[JOB]

Hi all! - My Superlux arrived here today, and it looks very good for the
price...later tonight I'll hook it up to a tubeamp without as well as with
my effectpedals - I'll also test it on my little Peavey backstage solid
state amp...cu later - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi guys! - are we looking at the best new harpmike for decades? - just
fooled around with it a little bit all by myself....somebody figured this
thing out really well...wanna hear more opinions before I declare it the
best harpmike for decades...I know what could happen if I did that, so I
don't - but it's such a willing player with a real good sound...mudding it
will happen on the amp and/or effects, because this mike plays real clean
too...JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure of
actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm impressed by
this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Johnny]

I have got to stop reading this newsgroup. You guys are starting to cost me
real money. I just ordered one of these Superlux mics off eBay after reading
about here. I report back after it arrives and I get a chance to run it--no
charge.
--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure of
actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm impressed
by this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Captain Pleased]

Post by Johnny
I have got to stop reading this newsgroup. You guys are starting to cost me
real money. I just ordered one of these Superlux mics off eBay after reading
about here. I report back after it arrives and I get a chance to run it--no
charge.
--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure of
actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm impressed
by this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB- Hide quoted text -

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Johnny,

You've hit the nail on the head. First time I hit this newsgroup I
went and bought a whole bunch of harps...like, right away. Then of
course, I had to have a few Lee Oscars too (GLAD I DID THAT). And
they all start talking about tubes to the point that I literally
slobber myself silly thinking about tubes. And even I'm one of the
terrible... I went on and on about fixing a tube amp, then I
lusted ... LUSTED LUSTED after a TS9. I went off one time on an MR-8
so bad I thought I was going to have to rob a liquor store.

If I had a hit record, I'd have to have somebody tie my ass down cause
I'd probably spend huge portions of my money on gear. I'd be
perfectly happy living in a shack with a large house in the back yard
full of gear. All I'd need is a pot to piss in, a sandwich, and lots
of cable.

Sad, ain't it? And a lot of these guys here are that way! Many of
these guys are absolutely obsessed with harps, gear, tubes, titties,
amps, and dirty jokes (MY KINDA PEOPLE), and would probably choose
playing harp and fiddling with gear over MOST things.

Yes Johnny, yes. Stick around here and you WILL end up buying stuff
and playing a lot. All I can tell you is that you will have to come
up with good excuses (to keep from getting a DIVORCE) as to why you
needed that 50 foot of cable AND those brushes AND over $300 for a
good mic.... this stuff can be hard to explain to people.

Welcome to madness! Isn't it wonderful!

[RPM1]

Post by Captain Pleased
Yes Johnny, yes. Stick around here and you WILL end up buying stuff
and playing a lot. All I can tell you is that you will have to come
up with good excuses (to keep from getting a DIVORCE) as to why you
needed that 50 foot of cable AND those brushes AND over $300 for a
good mic.... this stuff can be hard to explain to people.
Welcome to madness! Isn't it wonderful!

It could be worse. You could play guitar. Even a piece of crap guitar
costs more than $100. I just bought a really nice harp for $36.00.

Patrick

[JOB]

Hey hoh RPM1 - ot doesn't work like that - you don't need a minimum of 12
guitars to have 'an entire instrument' (-:
JOB

Post by RPM1

Post by Captain Pleased
Yes Johnny, yes. Stick around here and you WILL end up buying stuff
and playing a lot. All I can tell you is that you will have to come
up with good excuses (to keep from getting a DIVORCE) as to why you
needed that 50 foot of cable AND those brushes AND over $300 for a
good mic.... this stuff can be hard to explain to people.
Welcome to madness! Isn't it wonderful!

It could be worse. You could play guitar. Even a piece of crap guitar
costs more than $100. I just bought a really nice harp for $36.00.
Patrick

[RPM1]

Post by JOB
Hey hoh RPM1 - ot doesn't work like that - you don't need a minimum of 12

Yep, got 12 guitars, (a bunch of cases too). Then you have to figure that
each effects pedal, (4 pedals) for the guitars is about $75-$100. Then
there's the extra pickups, (ordered a set of SCN fender pickups two days
ago, $200). Something like 8 Amps. Chords, strings, tuners...

I don't even play guitar very much any more. That's mostly my son's
equipment.

Got 14 harps, a Green Bullet and an ART Tube MP. The main difference is
that the guitars have some resale value.

Patrick

[JOB]

Hi RPM1 - rare old harps can really be quite valuable - I have 70+
microphones, uncountable numbers of harps, 9 amplifiers, 1 PA
system....and...and....much too much (0;
JOB

Post by RPM1

Post by JOB
Hey hoh RPM1 - ot doesn't work like that - you don't need a minimum of 12

Yep, got 12 guitars, (a bunch of cases too). Then you have to figure that
each effects pedal, (4 pedals) for the guitars is about $75-$100. Then
there's the extra pickups, (ordered a set of SCN fender pickups two days
ago, $200). Something like 8 Amps. Chords, strings, tuners...
I don't even play guitar very much any more. That's mostly my son's
equipment.
Got 14 harps, a Green Bullet and an ART Tube MP. The main difference is
that the guitars have some resale value.
Patrick

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by JOB
Hi RPM1 - rare old harps can really be quite valuable - I have 70+
microphones, uncountable numbers of harps, 9 amplifiers, 1 PA
system....and...and....much too much (0;

If you need some more elements, i have (amongst some others) a Shure black
label in Ebay, look for seller r_buschner66d5 !

Seeya,
Ralf

[JOB]

Hi Ralf! - can't find you searching for seller's id...tried 'shure black
label' - nothin' either. I do have a Shure black label that I put into one
of my Turner shells and it's one of my favorite mikes...I like it better
than my 'nagelneu' R7! - JOB

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by JOB
Hi RPM1 - rare old harps can really be quite valuable - I have 70+
microphones, uncountable numbers of harps, 9 amplifiers, 1 PA
system....and...and....much too much (0;

If you need some more elements, i have (amongst some others) a Shure black
label in Ebay, look for seller r_buschner66d5 !
Seeya,
Ralf

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by JOB
Hi Ralf! - can't find you searching for seller's id...tried 'shure black
label' - nothin' either. I do have a Shure black label that I put into one
of my Turner shells and it's one of my favorite mikes...I like it better
than my 'nagelneu' R7! - JOB

JOB, check that one:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280087572397&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=018

If it doesn't work, search for item number 280087572397.

Or you look for Controlled Reluctance Shure Harp Microphone Element

Seeya,
Ralf

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by JOB
Hi Ralf! - can't find you searching for seller's id...tried 'shure black
label' - nothin' either. I do have a Shure black label that I put into one
of my Turner shells and it's one of my favorite mikes...I like it better
than my 'nagelneu' R7! - JOB

Ah, uhhhh...ummm...you have a R7?
Sigh...must cost a fortune today...

[JOB]

Hi again Ralf...Yes the R7 is now really rare and probably at least as
expensive as the black Shure CRT - I found your auction with the best of all
the black labels - a genuine 1949 element....if my old car hadn't swallowed
every penny I had I would have bought it! - somebody in here better be
fast! - JOB

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by JOB
Hi Ralf! - can't find you searching for seller's id...tried 'shure black
label' - nothin' either. I do have a Shure black label that I put into one
of my Turner shells and it's one of my favorite mikes...I like it better
than my 'nagelneu' R7! - JOB

Ah, uhhhh...ummm...you have a R7?
Sigh...must cost a fortune today...

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by JOB
Hi again Ralf...Yes the R7 is now really rare and probably at least as
expensive as the black Shure CRT - I found your auction with the best of
all the black labels - a genuine 1949 element....if my old car hadn't
swallowed every penny I had I would have bought it! - somebody in here
better be fast! - JOB

Well - if it doesn't sell, i'll eventually keep it for the moment.
German harp players seem to either have more than enough of really good
microphones, or they don't care for a mic beeing cheap much more than
having good tone...

5 minutes later i logged in into a harp discussion board, and there was a
guy asking "Has anyone a 520DX for sale?"

If he would buy one of my white labels and a mic shell, it would make a
*really* good harp mic. Naaaa, he's goin' for a 520DX. Gosh! What an
ignorance...

Hey, JOB, on March 31 is the big "Harpmeeting" in Frankfurt/Main! What about
you then? I'll have my Alligator with me, as i did last year...whatchu
think about coming down there?

Seeya,
Ralf

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by Ralf K. Buschner
Well - if it doesn't sell, i'll eventually keep it for the moment.
German harp players seem to either have more than enough of really good
microphones, or they don't care for a mic beeing cheap much more than
having good tone...

Sorry, i meant: The DO care...low price seems to be more important than good
tone...

Seeya,
Ralf

[JOB]

Hi Ralf - the harp meeting sounds very interesting...but on March 30. I
attend a good friend and fellow musician's 60th. birthdayparty - btw. the R7
I have 2 of - one in a fine Shure/RCA brown shell, and the new one is in a
Hohner Bluesblaster now - like a Porsche engine in a VW käfer - and rather
getting a 520DX than a really good element in a custom shell is plain -
eeehhh - dumb! - See you! - JOB

Post by Ralf K. Buschner

Post by JOB
Hi again Ralf...Yes the R7 is now really rare and probably at least as
expensive as the black Shure CRT - I found your auction with the best of
all the black labels - a genuine 1949 element....if my old car hadn't
swallowed every penny I had I would have bought it! - somebody in here
better be fast! - JOB

Well - if it doesn't sell, i'll eventually keep it for the moment.
German harp players seem to either have more than enough of really good
microphones, or they don't care for a mic beeing cheap much more than
having good tone...
5 minutes later i logged in into a harp discussion board, and there was a
guy asking "Has anyone a 520DX for sale?"
If he would buy one of my white labels and a mic shell, it would make a
*really* good harp mic. Naaaa, he's goin' for a 520DX. Gosh! What an
ignorance...
Hey, JOB, on March 31 is the big "Harpmeeting" in Frankfurt/Main! What about
you then? I'll have my Alligator with me, as i did last year...whatchu
think about coming down there?
Seeya,
Ralf

[Ralf K. Buschner]

Post by JOB
Hi Ralf - the harp meeting sounds very interesting...but on March 30. I
attend a good friend and fellow musician's 60th. birthdayparty - btw. the
R7 I have 2 of - one in a fine Shure/RCA brown shell, and the new one is
in a Hohner Bluesblaster now - like a Porsche engine in a VW käfer - and
rather getting a 520DX than a really good element in a custom shell is
plain - eeehhh - dumb! - See you! - JOB

Ha, what about swapping the R7 against my CR element? The CR element will
still work fabulous, when the R7 is blown...

Seeya,
Ralf

[Captain Pleased]

Post by RPM1

Post by Captain Pleased
Yes Johnny, yes. Stick around here and you WILL end up buying stuff
and playing a lot. All I can tell you is that you will have to come
up with good excuses (to keep from getting a DIVORCE) as to why you
needed that 50 foot of cable AND those brushes AND over $300 for a
good mic.... this stuff can be hard to explain to people.
Welcome to madness! Isn't it wonderful!

It could be worse. You could play guitar. Even a piece of crap guitar
costs more than $100. I just bought a really nice harp for $36.00.
Patrick

i do play guitar. yes, it's expensive to buy one. it's worth it
though.

[JOB]

Hey buddy 'Pleased' - don't worry! - I've met guys collecting cats, and I
tell ya' - it stinks! - JOB

Post by Captain Pleased

Post by Johnny
I have got to stop reading this newsgroup. You guys are starting to cost me
real money. I just ordered one of these Superlux mics off eBay after reading
about here. I report back after it arrives and I get a chance to run it--no
charge.
--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure of
actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm impressed
by this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB- Hide quoted text -

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Johnny,
You've hit the nail on the head. First time I hit this newsgroup I
went and bought a whole bunch of harps...like, right away. Then of
course, I had to have a few Lee Oscars too (GLAD I DID THAT). And
they all start talking about tubes to the point that I literally
slobber myself silly thinking about tubes. And even I'm one of the
terrible... I went on and on about fixing a tube amp, then I
lusted ... LUSTED LUSTED after a TS9. I went off one time on an MR-8
so bad I thought I was going to have to rob a liquor store.
If I had a hit record, I'd have to have somebody tie my ass down cause
I'd probably spend huge portions of my money on gear. I'd be
perfectly happy living in a shack with a large house in the back yard
full of gear. All I'd need is a pot to piss in, a sandwich, and lots
of cable.
Sad, ain't it? And a lot of these guys here are that way! Many of
these guys are absolutely obsessed with harps, gear, tubes, titties,
amps, and dirty jokes (MY KINDA PEOPLE), and would probably choose
playing harp and fiddling with gear over MOST things.
Yes Johnny, yes. Stick around here and you WILL end up buying stuff
and playing a lot. All I can tell you is that you will have to come
up with good excuses (to keep from getting a DIVORCE) as to why you
needed that 50 foot of cable AND those brushes AND over $300 for a
good mic.... this stuff can be hard to explain to people.
Welcome to madness! Isn't it wonderful!

[JOB]

Hi Johnny - You can't go wrong on this one for it's price....unless they
made A LOT, I bet it'll soon be gone! - JOB

Post by Johnny
I have got to stop reading this newsgroup. You guys are starting to cost me
real money. I just ordered one of these Superlux mics off eBay after
reading about here. I report back after it arrives and I get a chance to
run it--no charge.
--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure
of actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm
impressed by this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like
a Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[Johnny]

I got one off eBay for $69.95 plus shipping. I a/b'd the SuperLux against my
Shure 440--its nearest competitor from what I have on hand. The official,
completely scientific results are the SuperLux is "OK." As in "pretty darn
good especially considering the price."

That is, I think the SuperLux has really good tone and volume, but not as
lush as the vintage 440. Of course, the Shure with its upgrades--hot CR
element and volume control--set me back over $200. No surprise, then, the
440 wins the tone contest, if not the price prize.

Bottom line for me on the SuperLux is: It is well worth the price, and I
satisfied my curiosity about it, but I think I'll probably put it up for
sale.

--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi Johnny - You can't go wrong on this one for it's price....unless they
made A LOT, I bet it'll soon be gone! - JOB

Post by Johnny
I have got to stop reading this newsgroup. You guys are starting to cost
me real money. I just ordered one of these Superlux mics off eBay after
reading about here. I report back after it arrives and I get a chance to
run it--no charge.
--
Johnny

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harpafficinados - I took this mike apart, besides taking the
element out of the grille, where it sits quite tight, so still not sure
of actual diameter of diaphragm - it's all really well made - I'm
impressed by this mike so far - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like
a Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Having 2 maybe 3 appointments for playing (different bands) these upcoming
days and will a.o. bring my Superlux...and tell you how I like it - take
care - JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB

[JOB]

Hi folks! - Now, if the pricetag is an issue, the Superlux D112/C is the
harpmike I'd recommend to most users - it is not quite as rich in deeper
tonal reproduction as a good old Shure CMT/CRT or a good crystal, but it
seems to be willing to play really through, without too much tendency to
feed back, and it works decent with my Danelectro effects. Personally I
prefer a volumepot to be at the rear of the mike, instead of underneath it,
and I still rather have an audio taper potmeter with 11 detents (clicks),
than this unusual 'click in midposition' thing, - even it may be useful if
one plays fills set at midposition and turning it up in solos...enuff for
now...must get my old car repaired again-again-again...JOB

Post by JOB
Hi fellow harper's! - This Superlux D112C microphone looking a bit like a
Shure bullet, I've never seen before - it's on eBay as item #
320083315267 - I kinda like the shell with the 'ergonomic' fingergrip.
Does any of you guys have any experience with this mike? - JOB