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From: Scott Gold
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 07:15:30 +1000
Subject: Ruskin mics in the pacific (was: Ruskin Mics at Buckeye)

on Tue, 13 Apr 1999 10:28:39 -0500
Subject: Ruskin Mics at Buckeye,
Steve wrote:

>I was talking to Frank Ruskin last night ( I was checking on my order for a
>mic for myself...Wha-hoooo) and Frank will be going to Buckeye with some
>mics in hand and hoping to take a mit full of orders home. He's also got a
>few new models he's introducing... so keep your eyes open for him there...
>it's worth checking out!
>Frank is a harp player himself and has a great feel for what's needed in a
>good mic design.
Steve, i think your "Wha-hoooo"
is certailny justified,
could have done with a "!" or two as well!

i got my Rusky almost a month ago.
Frank put in a 127 ceramic element.
no on/off or V/C
(although, if i get another, i might go for the on/off -
but this time i wanted a clean Ruskin for aesthetic reasons)

the Ruskin is architecturally correct!
motorcylce tail light lines make this
for one fast-looking mic!

true, as the Iceman has pointed out preveiously,
it is an exceptionally light bullet,
and it's not only easier for little girls to hold--
older males who have spent many many years holding
full liter steins of the local swill like this sailor
are also appreciative!

now, for the sound.

the cut to the chase answer is: sounds great!

i haven't really done realy A/B testing yet with my
other mics, but i have done some informal play
up against a green bullet, JT30, blues blaster,
EV 920, pe54, truner cx, and can say that:
a) it definitely holds it's own,
b) it's at least as loud as most of them,
c) does not feed back quickly AT ALL

i think mthe 920 is the loudest,
and the pe-54 has got to be the absolute best!
but the Ruskin is a really fine mic!

i'm definitely taking it up to tokyo next
week to the 'harmonica dojo',
bright brown, for a big jam session.
i'll give the impressions of the
japanese upon return!

hey, thanks, Frank, for well done work!

sg
tumon bay

ps--uh, there is one aesthetic recommendation
i'd make to Frank:

Frank, i'd put your name in 'brushed' finish
either where you have placed the label,
or around the rim at the top.
the label sticker doesn't do the mic justice!