Custom Made Harmonica Microphones
Fat Bottom Harp Mics
Frequently Asked Questions.
| Here at Fat Bottom Harp Mic's 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 the highest 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. Below are just some of the details I include in my builds to assure the highest quality builds possible. 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. 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. I build to your specifications. If you need a price for a harp mic build, please use the "Harp Mic Quotes" tab to the left and fill out the convenient form provided to help speed up the process for getting the mic you desire. 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 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 above, check out the endorsers, read the generous comments made by past customers, take a look at the Past Mic Builds tab to your left, and finally, shop wisely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 69 builds in all, most have a second picture. Please be patient, there are a lot of pictures 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can order cables and parts from the "Cables & Parts" tab to your left. If you need information about element sales, CR repair services, or Custom Harp Mics, please contact me using the "Harp Mic Quotes" tab to the left and fill out the convenient form. I will try to get back to you asap. If the form is not available for some reason, please contact me direct at: chuck@fatbottom-mics.com Thank you for taking the time to look around. Chuck Gurney |
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- Each solder connection throughly cleaned with high quality flux (NO twisted wires).
- High quality color coded shrink wrap on all solder joints (NO tape).
- By request, I will install Teflon coated silver tinned copper wiring (extra).
- 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 stainless steel set screws. (NO Glue)
- 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. (No guarantee on clear coat adhesion)
- 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.