Skip to main content
Blues Harmonica logo

User Account

Username:*
Password:*
Forgot Your Password?

Visitor Menu

  • Sign Up
  • Sample Lesson #1
  • Sample Lesson #2
  • Student Recordings
  • Forums
Forums :: Ask Instructor David Barrett

BlueX lab mics/ volume control

3 replies [Last post]
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 07:38
doug baz
doug baz's picture
Offline
Joined: 01/17/2013

Do you have any experience / thoughts about the BlueX lab mics / volume control?

Top
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 08:34
#1
David Barrett
David Barrett's picture
Offline
ExpertHead InstructorTeacher 10Level 10
Joined: 12/20/2009
Answer

The mics I've seen were well-built and looked very cool. The volume controls I've seen on three pro player's mics and they seem to work just fine... they look very cool too. One mics I played had a wimpy element and the other one (one of their newest models) sounded much better, but I recommend you either ask (and expect to pay the price) for a vintage element, or purchase the mic as-is and replace the element yourself, or send it to a mic customizer to put a good one in for you.

Top
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 12:57
#2
doug baz
doug baz's picture
Offline
Joined: 01/17/2013
Thanks Dave . I asked because

Thanks Dave . I asked because I will be in Rome soon and plan to meet with Max .

Top
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 15:19
#3
David Barrett
David Barrett's picture
Offline
ExpertHead InstructorTeacher 10Level 10
Joined: 12/20/2009
Comment

Cool. Say hello to him for me.

Top

New Interviews

Pat Missin
David Barrett
Jerry Portnoy
Dave Earl
Kim Field
view all interviews

Sign me up!

Full access to all lessons starts at $20/month! (with annual subscription)

Subscribe

Free Sample Lessons

After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.

  • Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
  • Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills

Contributors

  • Aki Kumar
  • Joe Tartaglia
  • Gary Smith
  • Mark Hummel
  • Joe Filisko

Site Links

  • About David Barrett
  • Accredited Instructors
  • Links
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
Hohner
© 2009 - 2025 David Barrett and the Harmonica Masterclass Co. for Bluesharmonica.com