Please be patient, as this site is under construction. I will add to the site as time permits.

Fine Quality Custom Harp Mics.
Home of the Controlled Reluctance Harp Mic's!

Here at Fat Bottom Harp Mics you can expect to find some of the
finest quality custom made harmonica microphones available. I keep a
strict attention to detail along with using only the finest parts available
to achieve high standards for my builds. From super hot elements to
the hottest looking custom paint work, I can make your next harp mic
dream a reality. I am constantly striving to improve my builds with
research in tone, higher quality parts, fatter sounding elements, and
now Fat Bottom Harp Cables. It all adds up in the end my friends.
Here at Fat Bottom Harp Mic's you can also expect to find the finest
vintage harp tone reminiscent of some of the greatest players of all
time.

Indeed, you may find lower priced harmonica microphones, upgrades,
mic repairs, or CR elements elsewhere, but what you WILL NOT find
here at Fat Bottom Mic's are short cuts taken to save money, shoddy
installations, weak elements, or poor quality parts.

There is so much more to building a good harp mic than soldering a
element in your favorite shell, it is the culmination of the entire build
and the attention to every known detail along the way. If you have a
idea for a harp mic, I will try to build it. Just drop me a line.
If you don't purchase a mic from me, ask as many questions as
possible before purchasing. It will pay to shop around for quality and
not just low prices and pretty paint jobs. As you have heard many
times throughout your life, "you get what you pay for" and that
statements holds true for anything you purchase. Compare my specs
below, check out the endorsers, look at the past mic builds tab to your
left, and shop wisely.

Below are just some of the details I include in my builds to assure the
highest quality builds possible.






























While you are here, please check out the "Past Mic
Builds" tab to your left. If you hold your cursor over
each harp mic picture it will change to another angle
or feature of the mic. 44 builds in all, most have a
second picture. Please be patient, there are a lot of
pics to load.

If you see a microphone you like and have questions
about a build, please don't hesitate to ask. I will let
you know if I have what you need.

I had the unfortunate mishap of loosing several
pictures of past builds I have completed due to
multiple computer crashes. If you have a microphone
I built for you and would like it posted, please drop
me a line and I will add it to the site if you wish.

You can order cables from the "Cables" tab to your
left. If you need information about my CR repair
services, Controlled Reluctance Elements, or Custom
Harp Mics, please contact me direct at
chuck@fatbottom-mics.com

Thank you for taking the time to look around.
Chuck Gurney
Fat Bottom Harp Mics
Controlled Reluctance Sales, Repair and Service
Custom Made Harmonica Microphones
  • Fat Bottom CR/CM elements throughly inspected for any potential problems.
  • Silver solder used on all connections for maximum conductivity.
  • Each solder connection throughly cleaned with high quality flux (NO twisted
    wires).
  • High quality color coded shrink wrap on all solder joints (NO tape).
  • High quality, color coded 22 awg stranded wiring.
  • By request, I will install Teflon coated silver tinned copper wiring.
  • Double shrink wrap on the rear wires coming from the fitting (the most
    important connection).
  • Main ground wire soldered directly to the fitting to eliminate drilling the
    shell and to maintain a lower noise ratio.
  • Liquid glue poured in the rear of the mic to lock the wires to the shell and
    the fitting for longer life and insulating properties.
  • Military grade sealed volume controls with liquid thread lock (matched to
    shell and element combination).
  • Full, gradual volume use (NOT 0-100 in a 1/4 turn)
  • Solid billet aluminum volume control knobs (NO plastic).
  • Custom or factory gaskets installed (NO foam or other inferior materials
    used).
  • Accurately drilled/tapped screw-on fitting installations with set screw and
    liquid thread lock. (Switchcraft)
  • I install elements that have been meticulously inspected by me and me only
    for any potential problems ahead of time.
  • Feedback thresholds minimized before the mic leaves my shop.
  • Fresh, 18 awg silver tinned leads, looped and soldered to every element.
  • Each mic receives a fresh grill silk glued with a water proof adhesive
  • High quality custom paint and artwork available.
  • If paint is required, I use only high grade automotive paint and urethane
    clear (NO spray cans).
  • Silver or gold leaf monogrammed mics available.
  • Custom brushed finish with clear coat. (color tinting available).
  • Buffed, polished and clear coated Zink or aluminum shells.
  • Custom artwork upon request.
  • Final tweaking and overall inspection, along with lengthy break in times to
    assure all problems are addressed before the microphone leaves.
  • Some machine and lathe work available.
  • Chroming and powder coating coming soon.