David's Tip of the Day: Metal Fence Cap for Bullet Mic Cupping Practice and Cupping Effect

The next time you're at your local hardware store take a stole down the fence supplies isle and grab a chain link fence cap. The most common size is 2-3/8", which is the same size as our bullet microphones. This is the inside diameter measurement, so it will feel a tad large, but it's pretty darn close. This is a great bullet mic analog for those wishing to get used to holding a bullet microphone before they make the investment for a real one. You can also play into it like a cup, creating cool, cavernous Wa Wa and Hand Tremolo effects. Not a bad tool, and under $1!

If you would like to see me demonstrate this, log in to BluesHarmonica.com and watch my David's Corner video for this month (found at the top left of each page in the site).