Tom's Mics is a highly respected source of vintage microphones for professional harmonica.
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ALL MICS VINTAGE--PRE-1975!! This list changes weekly, especially in the Summer months--please contact me prior to sending in an order. All equipment is tested and tuned up if necessary. We offer a special makeover service for all mics, including general tune-up, element replacement, etc.--prices start at $40. We also do custom mic work on some Astatic, Shure and Turner shells. Call/FAX me with any questions you have (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST); I would greatly appreciate questions from my overseas customers to come via e-mail or FAX. Pictures are $2.50 per mic photo requested.

WORK WITH YOUR PREAMP TUBES: The combination of preamp tubes in your amp is directly related to the amount of gain (or feedback), the amp generates, as well as both the clean and maximum wattage it can produce. The "amplification factor"--reflective of the amount of gain produced (the primary source of feedback problems)--of the four most common preamp tubes is as follows: 12AX/100, 12AT or AZ/70, 12AY or 12AV/40, 12AU/17. A simplified way to think about this is if you combined a 12AX and a 12AT the amplification factor would be 170, great for guitarists but a screaming feedback problem for some harp players. So to minimize gain, use lower values in tandem. Test the volume and tone with each, and find the one you like best. Check with your amp tech for more information.

MICROPHONES: Please note--Microphones may be exchanged, but only within five days after receipt. All harp mics are ready for the road. All prices are exclusive of shipping. CONNECTORS ARE NOT SUPPLIED WITH MICS. Orders for Customized (MOD) Mics, Chrome Mics or NEW IN BOX Mics Are On A "FINAL SALE" Basis Only. Allow 6-10 weeks for delivery of Custom Mics.

AMERICAN:
Two MINT NIB biscuits, crystal, with stand and base/$190 each

SHURE:
Three NIB 1965 Unidyne III Butterfield mics, wand style, with red bag/$180 each
545S model, Butterfield style/pistol grip, 4-pin/$185
545S, three pin, like Butter’s/$185
545, wand style, 4-pin/$160
Two 540s, on/off switch/$140 each
CR41, blue, like Bill Clarke’s/$180—ON HOLD
Mid 40’s "Shure Crystal Microphone", smaller brown shell, all original/$200
Brown 40’s 707A, all original/$200
Rare light brown CR bullet, made for RCA, early 50’s/$190
RARE Model 52, original CR element/$210
Two original green bullet, late ‘40s, CR elements/$175
Early 40’s brown shell, near mint, you choose element/Call
Four original 520 green bullets/$175 each (stand and base $15 extra)
NIB Slim-X Ceramic with on/off switch, with papers/$165
Three Slim-X 777s, near mint/$145 each
Silver 440 SL/$165
Brown shell with MC151/$150
Commando—NIB, dual impedance/$145
NIB 588, on/off switch—Musselwhite’s favorite!/$165
588SA, great ball mic, early XLR, on/off switch/$150
548SD, early version XLR/$140
560 Hi-Z lavaliere, 3 inches long, hot sound/$145
533 Sphere-O-Dynes, NIB, Hi-Z/$165
NIB 510S, CR element/$145

ASTATIC:
Two NIB JT-30s, original 101 element, stand/base, paperwork/$195
Near Mint Canadian "Silver" JT-30, all original, crystal/$165
RARE M-3, early T-3 from ‘40s/$185
All Chrome N-30, dynamic, rare/$165
One JT-30, with pot, new MC151/$180
Two JT-30, mint, replacement MC-151/$170 each
Brown biscuit, chrome grill, MC127, mint/$165
Brown biscuit, chrome grill, MC151, mint/$165
Two all brown biscuits, new MC151/$155 each
Four brown JT-30s, with new MC-151/$155 each
Four T-3s, all original, all near mint, crystal/$180 each
T-3 with MC101, all original/$170
T-3, new MC151/$160
Four JT-30s, new MC151/$145 each
JT-30, 70’s, beat up, new MC151/$135
Two 74CDs, original elements/$110 each

TURNER:
VT-73, with R5 element—GREAT sound/$180
CX, new MC151/$165
BX, original MC127/$160
BX, Shure R5 element/$160
Two VT-73s, available with your choice of element--Crystal/$165; CM/$180
22X, w/on-off switch, new MC151/$140
Model 500 wand mic with off/on switch, retrofit to XLR/$100

ELECTROVOICE:
Four 605s, all near mint/$165 each
605, Shure R5 element/$175
623, wand style, on-off switch/$145
719, ceramic version of 619, custom with volume pot/$170
Two 638s, all chrome/$175 each
641, NIB/$170
607, dynamic, great sound/$160
620, superlight, dynamic, with volume control/$155
924 dynamic lavaliere mic, great sound/$140
670, wand style, w/volume control, XLR, NIB/$155
915 crystal, NIB, square format/$125

ARGONNE: Bullet, crystal/$125
AR-3 Dynamic, wand shape, w/stand/$125

CALRAD: Green Walter Horton Specials, crystal/$130
NIB MC-24, copy of Slim-X/$95
One DM-9 Dynamic, wand style, HOT sound--NIB/$100

KENT: DM 14 lavaliere mic--very hot/$100

LAFAYETTE: PA-42, NIB/MINT, Bakelite, all original, crystal/$145
PA-43 wand style dynamic, NIB/$105

ELEMENTS, PARTS, CONNECTORS & CABLES--Call for Prices:

Shure: Many NOS Shure parts are in stock. Please call. Vintage controlled magnetic ($85 and up) and controlled reluctance ($110-115) usually available, some NIB, MC11 controlled magnetic element NIB (smallest made, dime size). NIB elements for the Shure 420, 545, 533, 585, 565, 515.
Astatic: MC 151 & 127--new. EV: NOS, ratty sounding ceramics; 335 mic blast filter.
Turner: NOS ceramic, dynamic and crystal for the 22X. Argonne: NIB crystal/$35.

No returns on elements.

Connectors: JT-30 style adapters. Cables: Many original Shure cables NIB.

New Connectors: Harmonica Masterclass has a huge selection of new cables for your custom microphones.  Click here for more information. This list changes weekly, especially in the Summer months--please contact me prior to sending in an order. All equipment is tested and tuned up if necessary. We offer a special makeover service for all mics, including general tune-up, element replacement, etc.--prices start at $40. We also do custom mic work on some Astatic, Shure and Turner shells. Call/FAX me with any questions you have (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST); I would greatly appreciate questions from my overseas customers to come via e-mail or FAX. Pictures are $2.50 per mic photo requested.


KEY: NIB/new in box, NOS/new old stock, ON HOLD/currently awaiting payment or final sale.KEY: NIB/new in box, NOS/new old stock, ON HOLD/currently awaiting payment or final sale.KEY: NIB/new in box, NOS/new old stock, ON HOLD/currently awaiting payment or final sale.

PAYMENT: Product will be held for ten days (maximum) only from date of phone order. Sorry, no credit card payments. Payment by Money Order or Bank Draft only in US Funds. For overseas orders under $100.00 use American Express Money Orders--Eurochecques are NOT acceptable. You must pay all transfer and border charges. Shipping Costs--In continental US, $6.00 for first mic and $3.00 per mic for extras. Allow seven days for delivery from date of receipt of payment; 10-14 for most overseas orders. Overseas rates quoted. PLEASE NOTE: Because of varying Customs procedures I will no longer guarantee the condition/arrival of uninsured foreign shipments. All mics shipped US Mail, first class/air, insured in continental US. Foreign orders shipped airmail via normal channels; variations on the latter voids return policy and seller’s guarantees. Foreign customers must pay all mailing costs on exchanges and returns. Sales on chrome, customized and NEW IN BOX mics and all elements are final--no exchanges or returns.PAYMENT: Product will be held for ten days (maximum) only from date of phone order. Sorry, no credit card payments. Payment by Money Order or Bank Draft only in US Funds. For overseas orders under $100.00 use American Express Money Orders--Eurochecques are NOT acceptable. You must pay all transfer and border charges. Shipping Costs--In continental US, $6.00 for first mic and $3.00 per mic for extras. Allow seven days for delivery from date of receipt of payment; 10-14 for most overseas orders. Overseas rates quoted. PLEASE NOTE: Because of varying Customs procedures I will no longer guarantee the condition/arrival of uninsured foreign shipments. All mics shipped US Mail, first class/air, insured in continental US. Foreign orders shipped airmail via normal channels; variations on the latter voids return policy and seller’s guarantees. Foreign customers must pay all mailing costs on exchanges and returns. Sales on chrome, customized and NEW IN BOX mics and all elements are final--no exchanges or returns. Product will be held for ten days (maximum) only from date of phone order. Sorry, no credit card payments. Payment by Money Order or Bank Draft only in US Funds. For overseas orders under $100.00 use American Express Money Orders--Eurochecques are NOT acceptable. You must pay all transfer and border charges. Shipping Costs--In continental US, $6.00 for first mic and $3.00 per mic for extras. Allow seven days for delivery from date of receipt of payment; 10-14 for most overseas orders. Overseas rates quoted. PLEASE NOTE: Because of varying Customs procedures I will no longer guarantee the condition/arrival of uninsured foreign shipments. All mics shipped US Mail, first class/air, insured in continental US. Foreign orders shipped airmail via normal channels; variations on the latter voids return policy and seller’s guarantees. Foreign customers must pay all mailing costs on exchanges and returns. Sales on chrome, customized and NEW IN BOX mics and all elements are final--no exchanges or returns.

NOTE: If you want me to help match a good vintage mic to your amplifier, please let me know what you'll be playing through and I'll be happy to make suggestions. There are lots of good, unknown harp mics out there! If you’re looking for an amp and want some advice, call me, or request my "Amp Primer" handout, available at no charge. Handle your vintage mics with care and they should last you years!! Tom Ellis III


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