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From: j~ink.mt.att.com
Subject: Shaker Mic Story (was: Amps and Mics)
Tim Robbins wrote:
> I noticed that there was no mention about Shaker Mics. I
> Just wondering if anyone had any comments on them ( pro or con ).
I bought a used Crystal Shaker mic from a guy on this list (thanks,
harp player. I brought the mic out on a weeknight gig and had good
gig and it didn't work at all. My guess is the element was probably

the original owner only. Being the second owner, and the mic being
Harless (who *is* Shaker Mics) and told him my problem. He told
sent me back a *brand new* XLR Shaker mic and only charged me $20!
yesterday (it took a while for reasons I won't get into) and haven't

time with the Shaker, I can't pass judgement on it yet. I will say
wonderful to deal with. I'm lucky to get to play regularly with a
try it out to see how it sounds in the hands of someone who knows
version sounds like it would fit the music I play better. Shaker's
dynamic as being more of the traditional Chicago blues sound. Tim,

(a long time observer and infrequent poster)
P.S. Is there anyone else on this list that's from New Jersey? (that's USA :)
DATE: Thu, 06 Oct 1994 15:40:28 CDT

an actual harp in it I've seen pretty much sucks. Harps are very difficult
universally recognizeable shape. The harp is just a rectangular box with

skills of belly button fluff.
-- hugh

DATE: Thu, 06 Oct 1994 15:40:58 CDT
Tim Moody wrote...
>I clean mine with a 3x5 index card with a little isoprop alcohol on it.
>little. Pull the card out, kindof "flossing" it.

it). One question / caution though. Does Isopropyl imply 91%?
Be sure to use 91% (aka denatured alcohol). the 70% stuff will eat plastic