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HOHNER 1490 Blues Harp Harmonica Microphone Blues Blaster
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The Hohner Blues Blaster is a harmonica microphone that has been built for Hohner by Astatic. It's finally back after two years of being out of production. The Hohner Blues Blaster is a favorite of the pros. It features the traditional cup shape housing whcich has been popular with the blues harp players for many years and includes a built-in volume control, a must for performing harmonicists. Chrome plated grill and a durable, deep blue metallic, acrylic enamel. The Blues Blaster utilizes a high output crystal element which delivers the ideal sound for the blues, as well as other styles of music. The Blues Blaster has a frequency response of 30-10,000 Hz, high impedance, omni-directional, rugged and dependable. A must have for today's harp musicians.
Reissue 1490 Blues Blaster – First Impressions
I received my reissue 1490 Blues Blaster from www.MusiciansFriend.com today and I took it down in the cellar to try it out on a few tube amps.
First, the microphone shell is made by Omnitronics, the great-grandchild of Astatic in Conneaut, Ohio, using the same moulds that they’ve been using to make the JT-30, the Blues Blaster, and the HM-50 for many years.
The zinc alloy body has the same weight and feel that harp players have enjoyed since 1950.
The grill is the same chrome plated grill reminding one of a 1948 dodge.
The volume control is located in what formerly was the cable connector hole, as the XLR connector uses the hole formerly used for the stand.
The volume pot is stiff and difficult to turn – a good thing, as you don’t want to hit the volume control accidentally while you are playing.
On the outside the Blues Blaster has not changed at all.
Little Walter first picked up a JT-30 and played through it. The body has a translucent blue paint over a silvery base which I have always liked in the Blues Blaster. The connector is the same glued-in XLR connection with the funny wiring that requires a special cord. (My Blaster came with a free cord.) The XLR connector is a frequent source of problems. It loosens up over time and the mic looses its ground connection causing intermittent loss of sound. I was hoping that someone would rethink the connector.
There is a black metal screen under the grill and behind that is a pad of what looks like fiberglass insulation. The screws holding the grill on are black Phillips head screws which I always replace with nickel plated quarter round mechanics slot type screws – they are cheap and authentic.
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Sist endret: 20.6.2024, 10:01 ・ FINN-kode: 358039698