I think Hohner has a hit there... Great sounds, and best of all in a price range that is affordable... Competition is good.. Maybe with that price, some of the other harp mic producers will take notice.. Thanks so much for the video, Ronnie....
Sounds great Ronnie. They should only have you demo this mic. Some of the other guys don't have a tone but it's them not the mic. They seem like nice people and all but...
Holy moly! Thanks for sharing your posts with us, I really enjoy listening to them and am curious to know if you have any plans to play Western Canada? You’d be a smash hit!
As I watch the video, I'm not noticing much volume change via the nob, but I'm definitely hearing that dirt level adjustment. Are you using some type of attenuation between the mic and amp, or is the "volume" nob really more of a "distortion" control? If it's the latter, I may be in love! Also, how sturdy is it? I finally gave up on the Hohner Blues Blaster after two replacements (under warranty) due to XLR jacks that kept coming out of the housing. Speaking not as an official Hohner endorser, but simply as a player on a budget, is this thing worth full price?
@@Harmonica123 With that in mind, how much do significant volume adjustments affect tone? In particular, are low volumes relatively clean with high volumes noticeably dirtier, or is it pretty consistently in the sweet spot across the board?
@@OmniphonProductions consistent across the board (which I like) with the exception super low to super high volume. at highest volume levels the speaker's character changes as it will with any mic.
Ronnie that sounds great. Putting the Harp Blaster 52 on my wish list for Christmas. I also love the red woven cable. which one is that? I have looked for 1/4"TSR/XLR-F woven cables and can't find any. Thanks for your help.
Awsome sound like always. I'm gonna put you on the spot...but how would you compare this to the bulletini other than price. Also waiting for you to come down to Phoenix and give a class and hear you jam at the Rythym room
Hallo Ronnie, its very nice sound and very nice mic. I think, some basics for sound comes from the player. Is it possible for you to compare Jason Ricci Signature Microphone vs Hohner Harp Blaster HB 52 ? Greetings from germany !
What is the most responsive and easiest harmonica that you have played? Do you play out of the box harmonicas or custom built? I've played Lee Oskar harmonicas for probably 22-23 years but looking to branch out a bit. Thanks, Daniel Mabe
How does it compare to mics with the Bulletini element.. I haven't heard them compared side-by-side but I believe the Hohner does not have quite as much thump..
I answered this above but he Bulletini has much more bottom end. The harp blaster has more mid range and snarl (first word that came to mind). HB has more mid range to it.
He has a video answering that somewhere on the channel. Just watched it yesterday. If I remember correctly he plays holes 1-3 and most bent notes puckered. Then 4-8 or so tongue blocked while playing as much as possible with TB for the sound.
@@maddom Thanks, man. I appreciated that. Ronnie has such an incredible tone, and my tone is so "weak" I would say. I'm trying to find better sounds, but as tongue blocking goes, I suck... Pun intended 😛
@@Harmonica123 Thanks, man. I'm trying, but when I see guys like you, I feel I still have a lot of mileage to go. I do try to lip purse with the harp as deep as possible, but it's a hard compromise. The deeper it gets, the slower my chops are, and then I get annoyed 🙄
@@joepinto8284 i'd have to hear each one and tell you everytime. I don't know many mics, but those that have that type of distorted sound I'm no fan of
Well a lot of the sound is what you do on the amp as well, check this vid using the same mic but with super clean sound ua-cam.com/video/jQAaqOUIbUo/v-deo.html
once I get to Illinois, in early March, I can demo the mic through a big amp, my Fender Bassman
I think Hohner has a hit there... Great sounds, and best of all in a price range that is affordable... Competition is good.. Maybe with that price, some of the other harp mic producers will take notice.. Thanks so much for the video, Ronnie....
Bossy - and sweet - all at the same time. Cries really nice.
Sounds pretty fine and crunchy too me
Thanks for the review. I have just ordered one, so I am sure I will now sound as good as you sir!
oh my god, this sounds so good. very nice!!!
has somewhat of a crystal style break up from what i can hear...nice man!!
Man that sounded excellent!
Oh yeah! Some sweet tones Ronnie. Too cool.
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Oh my, that sounds good!
That sounds phat I really like it!
Sounds killer !!
Sounds great Ronnie. They should only have you demo this mic. Some of the other guys don't have a tone but it's them not the mic. They seem like nice people and all but...
Might have a tiny bit to do with the Supro...
Holy moly! Thanks for sharing your posts with us, I really enjoy listening to them and am curious to know if you have any plans to play Western Canada? You’d be a smash hit!
sounds like fun to me. no plans yet.
As I watch the video, I'm not noticing much volume change via the nob, but I'm definitely hearing that dirt level adjustment. Are you using some type of attenuation between the mic and amp, or is the "volume" nob really more of a "distortion" control? If it's the latter, I may be in love! Also, how sturdy is it? I finally gave up on the Hohner Blues Blaster after two replacements (under warranty) due to XLR jacks that kept coming out of the housing. Speaking not as an official Hohner endorser, but simply as a player on a budget, is this thing worth full price?
OmniphonProductions no i am plugged straight in. The vol knob works great, I just was simply adjusting it slightly. You can go as quiet as you’d like.
@@Harmonica123 With that in mind, how much do significant volume adjustments affect tone? In particular, are low volumes relatively clean with high volumes noticeably dirtier, or is it pretty consistently in the sweet spot across the board?
@@OmniphonProductions consistent across the board (which I like) with the exception super low to super high volume. at highest volume levels the speaker's character changes as it will with any mic.
@@Harmonica123 Excellent. Thanks!
to hear me switch from an A to a C harp, head to 2:19
Good stuff. Smooth but full sound,...
Ronnie that sounds great. Putting the Harp Blaster 52 on my wish list for Christmas. I also love the red woven cable. which one is that? I have looked for 1/4"TSR/XLR-F woven cables and can't find any. Thanks for your help.
that's actually a cheap one..go for a good one. I believe Stage5 is now making cables for these mics. I have one that he built and it's working well.
forget the fact that you could play through a fisher price mic and make it sound good. :-)
Randy Landry yep
Awsome sound like always. I'm gonna put you on the spot...but how would you compare this to the bulletini other than price. Also waiting for you to come down to Phoenix and give a class and hear you jam at the Rythym room
both are good but very different sounding mics. the Harp Blaster has more mid range and the bulletini has more bottom end.
Sounds awesome....but u always do!
I'd like to hear a 1 watt amp shootout. Supro vs blackstar vs
Hey Ronnie, what's the HB52 like when it comes to feedback? Similar to most other mics?
It's fairly feedback resistant. I'd rate it as average compared to other bullet mics.
Hallo Ronnie,
its very nice sound and very nice mic. I think, some basics for sound comes from the player.
Is it possible for you to compare Jason Ricci Signature Microphone vs Hohner Harp Blaster HB 52 ?
Greetings from germany !
ricci does'nt play hohner
@@denniscochran1747 He will play whatever,
What is the most responsive and easiest harmonica that you have played? Do you play out of the box harmonicas or custom built? I've played Lee Oskar harmonicas for probably 22-23 years but looking to branch out a bit. Thanks, Daniel Mabe
Hohner Rocket and Crossover are great.
@@Harmonica123 Thank you I'll give them a try!
How does it compare to mics with the Bulletini element.. I haven't heard them compared side-by-side but I believe the Hohner does not have quite as much thump..
I answered this above but he Bulletini has much more bottom end. The harp blaster has more mid range and snarl (first word that came to mind). HB has more mid range to it.
How do you compare it to crystal or ceramic mic ?
Do you have to have a specific cord to make that mic work? I bought a live wire XL3 cord and it’s not working 😭
balanced, stereo, 2 pin hot. just make sure that there are 2 rings around the tip of the quarter inch end not 1. I'm guessing your cable is mono.
That work thanks again I appreciate it...
DAMN !!!!
right!?
@@Harmonica123 That's the kind of thing you play at a show and the women throw their panties up on the stage!!!
low z 450 ohms need high for an amp ??
How do you think this mic would sound thru a 10inch solid state amp speaker?
not sure but typically solid state is not the best choice for harmonica. tube amps are warmer.
Ronnie what's the percentage of lip pursing and tongue blocking on your playing? Cheers from 🇧🇷
He has a video answering that somewhere on the channel. Just watched it yesterday. If I remember correctly he plays holes 1-3 and most bent notes puckered. Then 4-8 or so tongue blocked while playing as much as possible with TB for the sound.
@@maddom Thanks, man. I appreciated that. Ronnie has such an incredible tone, and my tone is so "weak" I would say. I'm trying to find better sounds, but as tongue blocking goes, I suck... Pun intended 😛
@@nerenahd Haha yeah I feel you
Dhaneren consider they way you are breathing to improve your tone not just embouchure.
@@Harmonica123 Thanks, man. I'm trying, but when I see guys like you, I feel I still have a lot of mileage to go. I do try to lip purse with the harp as deep as possible, but it's a hard compromise. The deeper it gets, the slower my chops are, and then I get annoyed 🙄
Mb deluxe key of A?
Too much fun..not even
Really not a fan of that sound
That's OK.
@@jefgat155 thanks, I was really stressed about leaving that reply. Your approval means a lot.
@@simonb4689 which sound are you a fan of ? Curious.
@@joepinto8284 i'd have to hear each one and tell you everytime. I don't know many mics, but those that have that type of distorted sound I'm no fan of
Well a lot of the sound is what you do on the amp as well, check this vid using the same mic but with super clean sound ua-cam.com/video/jQAaqOUIbUo/v-deo.html