1847
1921 posts
Jul 01, 2014
9:29 PM
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lester butler used a jt 30 with an xlr at one time
if i remember correctly.
the volume control may need to be swapped out
most if not all had the wrong value.
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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barbequebob
2627 posts
Jul 02, 2014
10:16 AM
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@jmnorem -- the very first JT30's that stopped using the screw on connectors used a mini-XLR connector and the only cables available were thin and ridiculously flimsy and when those cables got stepped on, those cables got easily damaged, often times much faster than the older JT30's that used the screw on connectors. The connectors were placed in the same spot where the screw on connectors where and the spot where you would be able to screw the mic onto a mic stand was left alone.
Around 1985/86, they finally went to the standard XLR connector, but in order to make it fit, they had to place it where you used to be able to screw it into the mic stand. At the same time, however, many of the crystals were quite sub par (but nowhere near as god awful as the ones being made by Kobitone of Japan, which is what's in them now.
In 1987/88, that's when they issued the JT30's as the Hohner Blues Blaster, which came with the volume control and the following year, they also issued them under the Astatic name with volume controls. From Astatic themselves, I was told that the early BB's used 250K pots while the ones under the Astatic name used 500K pots, and for crystal/ceramic cartridges, these are totally wrong, because the correct pot for those elements are 5meg, tho a minimum of 1meg will more than do the job and the pots they put in them works better from CM/CR cartidges than with crystals/ceramics.
I have personally found that the overall output is consistently stronger with the screw on set up, especially when you use the screw on to 1/4 plug adapter and you have a wide choice of high quality cables that both hold up better and sounds better as a whole. With the XLR set up, it's easy to run across poor quality or improperly wired cables and in just about every brick and mortar retail store, the salesmen will always think is a low-z mic, which isn't true, but when it comes to knowing anything about harmonicas, sales people in those stores are as dumb as bag of sand.
When they changed over to the XLR set up, they also changed the materials behind the grille itself and the newer setup lets in far too much body heat and moisture and because of that, crystals would die out FAR faster than the pre-1984 setup. I had one of those JT30VC's and the crystal died out because of those reasons within 2 years and when I changed it to a grille from one of my pre-1984's, I never had that problem again.
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Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
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HawkeyeKane
2558 posts
Jul 08, 2014
12:41 PM
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Anybody have an empty 1X12 extension cabinet they aren't using? I have an Oxford 12J4 looking for a home.
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Hawkeye Kane - Hipbone Sam
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Oso
52 posts
Jul 08, 2014
3:35 PM
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Hello everyone!! Been sometime since I have been on here, I stopped playing for years due to family issues. I am here to report that all is well, now!! And glad to be back in a good environment!!
Anyway i am looking for some Pre War Hohner Marine Bands if anyone is interested in selling any.
Thanks
Oso
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GMaj7
462 posts
Jul 08, 2014
8:07 PM
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Oso,
Tom Halchak of Blue Moon Harmonicas has a huge selection of Pre-War Marine Bands. He's a member of this forum, too.
He has every key made in pre-War and has different pre-War eras, as well. Some are restored, some are hot rod, and some are as he bought them.
Good selection..
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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jbone
1685 posts
Jul 09, 2014
4:13 AM
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I still have a Ruskin custom mic for sale here. The crystal is MC-151 out of a JT30 and it has the correct VC. Built into a motorcycle light bezel it is the right size, chrome, and very light. 1/4" jack in shell. Did I mention chrome?
Excellent sounding crystal mic.
Steal at $100, you pay ship. SOLD SOLD SOLD!!
jawbonestxtyathotmaildotcom.
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http://www.reverbnation.com/jawboneandjolene
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000386839482
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa7La7yYYeE
Last Edited by jbone on Aug 08, 2014 8:07 PM
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Hondo
304 posts
Jul 24, 2014
7:34 AM
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Hey, I am in the market for a good shell to drop a CM into. I'm not stuck on any particular model (no Blues Blaster or cheap stuff), just one that doesn't require a lot of work (I just don't have the spare time to put into a project). Thanks
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Harpaholic
525 posts
Jul 24, 2014
9:57 AM
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Hondo, what's your budget?
For spam filter: Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Shakey Horton and John Lee Williamson.
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Hondo
305 posts
Jul 24, 2014
11:39 AM
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Harpaholic- I've never bought just a shell. Guide me a little.....what will $125 get ya?
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BluesJacketman
187 posts
Jul 24, 2014
12:08 PM
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A nice shell thats what you'll get.
Email me @ bluestomiv@gmail.com
I have something you might want.
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John95683
181 posts
Aug 08, 2014
2:49 PM
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Looking for a cool harp case that will hold 12 or more diatonics, a couple mics, cords, a power strip, and a few miscellaneous items. E-mail me direct with photos, please. jdekker@ranchomurieta.org
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Slimharp
367 posts
Aug 10, 2014
6:59 AM
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Lookin for a JT-30 shell in decent shape. No xlr.
Slimharp@aol.com
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BluesJacketman
195 posts
Aug 12, 2014
2:37 PM
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Looking for a Shure 545 style mic. I prefer one that uses XLR and an on/off switch.
Email: bluestomiv@gmail.com
Last Edited by BluesJacketman on Aug 12, 2014 2:37 PM
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FRANKLIN WAGMAN
1 post
Aug 19, 2014
1:25 PM
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Looking for a Hurricane v8 7 watt amp, or Oaho tonemaster.
Many Thanks, wagmanpi@comcast.net
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Barley Nectar
491 posts
Aug 20, 2014
10:47 AM
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Looking for a Lone Wolf Harp Break in good working condition...BN
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jnorem
544 posts
Aug 21, 2014
1:48 PM
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I'm looking for SP20 plates in low E.
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Call me J
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GMaj7
508 posts
Aug 23, 2014
6:52 AM
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Looking for a STRNAD microphone for a 12-hole.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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Mullet
18 posts
Aug 29, 2014
10:52 AM
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Looking for a Suzuki Manji case. Mine broke after accidentally dropping it. Otherwise, anyone know where to procure one?
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John Woolcock
11 posts
Aug 30, 2014
10:20 AM
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Anyone know where I can buy the covering material for a Maxi Mouse amp? It looks like naugahyde or something similar. Maybe I will call Lectrosonics and ask them if they can tell me what they used- if there is anyone left from the their team 25 years ago. Any comments would be appreciated.
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Johnny B Badd
Hittin' the note
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LSC
676 posts
Aug 30, 2014
10:51 AM
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Looking for either a US made vintage Jensen p8r or Weber 8a100- 4 ohm.
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LSC
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hohnerjones
53 posts
Aug 30, 2014
6:56 PM
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I blew through a National tremotone last week, really dug it. I did some research and now I'm on the hunt for a couple of rare amps. Anyone have an early National 1X15 or Stage star amp for sale? Know where I might find one? Shot in the dark.
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Harpaholic
536 posts
Aug 30, 2014
9:06 PM
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Hohnerjones, Kim Wilson is selling a Stagestar on eBay. Are you looking for a Tremotone? I have two and considering letting one go for the right price.
FYI, the Stagestars have a real clean tone more suited for guitar or clean harp. They don't sound anything like a Tremotone.
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rbeetsme
1579 posts
Aug 31, 2014
4:57 AM
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I have a Stage Star. I really like it, big tone, closer to a Bassman in sound. Not hard to break it up, add a little treble and it has that nasty sound too, very versatile amp. I also have a 1210 National, BIG tone! Both are pretty rare, good luck.
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jnorem
554 posts
Sep 12, 2014
4:53 PM
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I looking for a Hohner 260 10-hole chromatic in good to great condition.
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Call me J
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FRANKLIN WAGMAN
2 posts
Sep 19, 2014
8:08 PM
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Looking for fireball v and Ultimate 57 mic.
wagmanpi@comcast.net
Thx
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Wags
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FreeWilly
435 posts
Dec 10, 2014
6:55 AM
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Looking for a bulletizer in Europe.
Cheers,
FW
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chromaticblues
1637 posts
Dec 10, 2014
7:35 AM
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J email me at:
sbaker60@cox.net
I have a few for sale with sanded and sealed combs, reeds set tuned and new windsavers.
These are better than new!
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hvyj
2608 posts
Dec 10, 2014
7:48 PM
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I'm looking for 3 or 4 Hetrick bamboo combs for Suzuki Manji. Bamboo only. hvyj at iCloud dot com. Thanks!
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Tweedaddict
178 posts
Dec 30, 2014
5:42 PM
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WANTED
Mini Meat 15" amp.
Please let me know what you have...
'the beater the better'
I'm not looking for pristine,collector amps :)
Happy Happy 2015!
MikeG
tweedaddict AT hot mail DOT com
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