Thanks for the video - made me take my 1996 Jubilee edition Hohner "Blues Blaster" 1490. mine has a completely different element stamped ASTATIC MC127 into the metal, it is also stamped MC151 in black ink so I dont really know what it is. The element is quite chunky, made of aluminium and there is only room between it and the metal screen for a very thin moisture barrier. My paint hasnt chipped and the chrome is good quality. They have either gone downhill or that one is a fake!!
@quicktothe4 Bro you Have the early model wich still came with the original Astatic element befor they started useing the crappy ones in the vid it's not a fake it's the model you will get today if you where to go and buy one tomorrow cheers : )
I agree B Blaster is not worth a cent if i had 2 i would buy Shure 520DX B4 i bought 1 of these clunkers..vintage is best & cheaper when U can pick up a custom of Ebay 4 $250 US$ or unrestored but working vintage mic 4 way less money..my best score a JT-30 $75 AUS$ 2 my door sold as not working was i a happy boy when i fixed a lose wire & it worked & these junk Blues Blasters are selling 4 $300 + dollars down under Bro..it's sad 2 C what has become of 1 of the best Blues Microphones on earth
The blues blaster mic if you ask me sounds like playing tin a little on the thin side even playing through a sonny jr 410 amp I did not care for this mic it needs a mc151 or 101.
Ya spot on the money Bro it just don't mater how you try to get tone out of it Pumping up the drive it still sounds thin no lowdown tone i fixed it gave a Play to confirm my thoughts on this mic and you are as i said spot on Bro Ps whats ya mic at the moment let the Brothers know what you like to play through i Have a few Bullets but truly the mic i pick up and play the most at Home is my mic the SK9 Little Honker but still Break out the vintage mics when i don't mind the Neighbours listning in
I use an astatic JT30 that I customized I have a black lable 99H86 1951 inside I painted it a vintage gold with a 2k chipguard so the paint dont chip.
I also play with a microvox mr mic this has a different tone to it more "RASPY" when in a tight cup I like the way this mic sounds through my sonny jr410 and my harpgear amp.
Hi Tubeheads just to confirm my Bro tells me yes the mic is only 18-months old & used several times,i did some research & find that this is a very Big problem with the Blues Blaster these mics sell from $80-USA $200-AUS still to much money to be wasting on a mic that will self destruct at will as you see not worth forkin out the Hard earned Bills for a German cross Jap crap Blues Baster mic
Hay i was tossing up buying a Shaker or one of these mics but not now it is cheapo junksvill i Googed the dudes shop you mentioned it's called The Harp Mic Shop the kit costs $26,I matched up the element in Mouser part #25LM02 not to sure but it looks the same Thanks for the Clip looks like i will get a Shaker
Yes Bro in most cases yes but not all mics sold on Ebay 2day R good Harp mics they lack the lowdown tone of the Vintage Shure Bullets or Raspy tone of the JT30 Astatics i noticed you are just Starting out Playing Harp i posted this to help persons like yourself & others not make the costly mistake of buying a Blues Blaster,is that a JT30 Ya Playing in ya Y'tube clips,Brother's 4 a great first up mic go to Ebay type in SK9 LITTLE HONKER the feedbacks say as good as a Shure Bullet or Blues Blaster
Hi my original comment was a reply to dbarblues more than a direct comment on your video. Im ok with my mic now but im sure your video will help more people who are starting out like myself - Thanks
Hi Bro thats Ok i guess with his choices of mics he may be looking at price Vintage mics are cool Astatics,Green Bullets and many others but not allways a good choice of mic for many learner players some finding them hard to handle makeing Playing Hard and l see a lot of young ladys takeing up the harp over this way so a good small cheap mic for the Ladys would be a Shaker Get a Dynamic Mic if you are just starting out more Robust less likely to Break or my SK9 LITTLE HONKER from ebay
Thanks for the video - made me take my 1996 Jubilee edition Hohner "Blues Blaster" 1490. mine has a completely different element stamped ASTATIC MC127 into the metal, it is also stamped MC151 in black ink so I dont really know what it is. The element is quite chunky, made of aluminium and there is only room between it and the metal screen for a very thin moisture barrier. My paint hasnt chipped and the chrome is good quality. They have either gone downhill or that one is a fake!!
quicktothe4 6 months ago
@quicktothe4 Bro you Have the early model wich still came with the original Astatic element befor they started useing the crappy ones in the vid it's not a fake it's the model you will get today if you where to go and buy one tomorrow cheers : )
nastyolddog 4 months ago
Nasty Old Dog - you should definitely make a video showing how to make a home made mic. You sound like you know your stuff!
daiellis 6 months ago
Whats the background music?..good vid bro.
steamrollinstan 7 months ago
Will a Shure Controlled Magnetic element work on the Blues Blaster? And will it give it a dirtier sound?
harmonicablower888 1 year ago
This is why I bought vintage Astatic 10-C from 1963. And mine was about 1/3 cheaper than BB in Poland! That Blues Blaster element looks very tiny...
HarmonicaPL 3 years ago
I agree B Blaster is not worth a cent if i had 2 i would buy Shure 520DX B4 i bought 1 of these clunkers..vintage is best & cheaper when U can pick up a custom of Ebay 4 $250 US$ or unrestored but working vintage mic 4 way less money..my best score a JT-30 $75 AUS$ 2 my door sold as not working was i a happy boy when i fixed a lose wire & it worked & these junk Blues Blasters are selling 4 $300 + dollars down under Bro..it's sad 2 C what has become of 1 of the best Blues Microphones on earth
nastyolddog 2 years ago
The blues blaster mic if you ask me sounds like playing tin a little on the thin side even playing through a sonny jr 410 amp I did not care for this mic it needs a mc151 or 101.
1bluesbrother 3 years ago 2
Ya spot on the money Bro it just don't mater how you try to get tone out of it Pumping up the drive it still sounds thin no lowdown tone i fixed it gave a Play to confirm my thoughts on this mic and you are as i said spot on Bro Ps whats ya mic at the moment let the Brothers know what you like to play through i Have a few Bullets but truly the mic i pick up and play the most at Home is my mic the SK9 Little Honker but still Break out the vintage mics when i don't mind the Neighbours listning in
nastyolddog 3 years ago
I use an astatic JT30 that I customized I have a black lable 99H86 1951 inside I painted it a vintage gold with a 2k chipguard so the paint dont chip.
I also play with a microvox mr mic this has a different tone to it more "RASPY" when in a tight cup I like the way this mic sounds through my sonny jr410 and my harpgear amp.
1bluesbrother 3 years ago 2
Hi Tubeheads just to confirm my Bro tells me yes the mic is only 18-months old & used several times,i did some research & find that this is a very Big problem with the Blues Blaster these mics sell from $80-USA $200-AUS still to much money to be wasting on a mic that will self destruct at will as you see not worth forkin out the Hard earned Bills for a German cross Jap crap Blues Baster mic
nastyolddog 3 years ago
Hay i was tossing up buying a Shaker or one of these mics but not now it is cheapo junksvill i Googed the dudes shop you mentioned it's called The Harp Mic Shop the kit costs $26,I matched up the element in Mouser part #25LM02 not to sure but it looks the same Thanks for the Clip looks like i will get a Shaker
dbarblues 3 years ago
Vintage is best
strawwoodclaw 3 years ago
Yes Bro in most cases yes but not all mics sold on Ebay 2day R good Harp mics they lack the lowdown tone of the Vintage Shure Bullets or Raspy tone of the JT30 Astatics i noticed you are just Starting out Playing Harp i posted this to help persons like yourself & others not make the costly mistake of buying a Blues Blaster,is that a JT30 Ya Playing in ya Y'tube clips,Brother's 4 a great first up mic go to Ebay type in SK9 LITTLE HONKER the feedbacks say as good as a Shure Bullet or Blues Blaster
nastyolddog 3 years ago
thanks - the mic i got is a JT shell with a vintage Shure CR - thanks for the clip & responce
strawwoodclaw 3 years ago
Hi my original comment was a reply to dbarblues more than a direct comment on your video. Im ok with my mic now but im sure your video will help more people who are starting out like myself - Thanks
strawwoodclaw 3 years ago 2
Hi Bro thats Ok i guess with his choices of mics he may be looking at price Vintage mics are cool Astatics,Green Bullets and many others but not allways a good choice of mic for many learner players some finding them hard to handle makeing Playing Hard and l see a lot of young ladys takeing up the harp over this way so a good small cheap mic for the Ladys would be a Shaker Get a Dynamic Mic if you are just starting out more Robust less likely to Break or my SK9 LITTLE HONKER from ebay
nastyolddog 3 years ago