Fat Bottom Harp Mics
Due to multiple options and different individual harp
players tastes, please contact me using the form below. It is
my best attempt to get the most detail about the mic build of
your choice before giving you a quote. If there isn't a
sufficient amount of detail below, I will write you back and
ask more specific questions.
In each titled category, please try to fill in at least one
option even if it doesn't pertain to your mic build, as it will
help me to know what you need and don't need in your build.

With the information provided below, I will do my absolute
best to help you make a informative decision based on my
past experience, and your specific ideas for your custom
mic build. Working together we can better fulfill your desire
for a top of the line Custom Harmonica Microphone tailored
specifically for you, by
Fat Bottom Mic's

**If you need a mic repaired, a component installed in your
mic, or if you need an element only, please contact me at**
chuck@fatbottom-mics.com.
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Microphone Shell Types
If you are supplying your
own mic shell, check Yes
and describe here. If NO,
please check No and use
one of the shell types below.
Yes
No
Shure 520 Style Shell, # 2, 7, 8,
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 37
For example of shells
 Click here
to find the number
next to shell you are
interested in.
Turner Chop Shell, # 3, 4, 6,
10, 11, 26, 29
Astatic JT-30 Shell, # 20, 25,
32, 34, 38, 44, 48
Astatic Biscuit Shell, # 21, 35
Astatic 200s Chop Shell, # 12,
30, 36
Big Walter style mic shell, # 47
Other shell type needed?
Please check here and
describe from examples on the
Past Mic Builds page.
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Paint or Finish Desired
Paint job needed? If Yes,
please check button here
and describe your color,
or use other finish types
below.
Yes
No paint or finish needed.
No
Factory painted shell
(possible chips in paint),
check here.
Example Mics # 17, 34. 35, 37,
38 on Past Mic Builds Page.
Polished Metal and Clear
Coated. (No guarantee on
adhesion)
Example Mic # 41 on the
Past Mic Builds Page.
Example Mics # 7, 8, 11 on the
Past Mic Builds Page
Brushed Finish.
(No guarantee on adhesion)
Example Mics # 2, 3, 4, 6, 10,
13, 28, 36, 46 Past Mic builds.
Custom Paint or Art Work?
Gold Leaf Monogram
Silver leaf Monogram
Other, please describe.
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Do You  Need a Volume
Control ? (VC)
If a VC is needed, check
Yes or No here. If yes
please use one of the VC
location choices below.
Yes
No
Yes
Do you have an existing
volume control?
No
VC example front hole, mics
# 2, 4,  5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 17,  
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 32, 35,
37, 38 Past Mic Builds Page
VC location front, or front
stand hole. (Mainly JT-30 &
Shure 520 style shells).
VC example rear apex, mics
# 11, 33 on the
Past Mic Builds Page.
VC location rear apex
mounted.
VC example far rear point,
mics # 3, 10, 12, 13 on the
Past Mic Builds Page.
VC location far rear
point of the microphone.
Other VC location? Please
check here and describe.
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Element Type Desired, or
are you supplying your own?
Are you supplying your
own element?  If Yes,
please describe element
type. If No please check
No and use one of the
choices below.
Yes
No
Black label CR 1949-1953
"Controlled Reluctance"
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White Label CR 1954-1958
"Controlled Reluctance"
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Click picture to enlarge.
3 digit code CM 1958-1961
"Controlled Magnetic"
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2 letter code CM 1962-1996
"Controlled Magnetic"
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Not sure, or you are looking
for "other type" of element?
Check here, and try to
describe the element type, or
write "Not Sure".
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Do you need a custom gasket for the
build, or will you provide your own?
Yes, please provide me with a
gasket.
Example of
520 gasket.
(click picture to
enlarge).
No, I will provide my own.
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What type of fitting do you prefer or already have?
5/8ths screw-on fitting?
(Recommended).
Example 5\8ths
1/4" Guitar style fitting?
Example 1/4"
1/4" Barrel type fitting (Not
able to fit in all mic shells).
Example 1/4"
Barrel fitting.
I have my own existing fitting
in my own shell.
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Fitting Location?
Example mic # 1, 11, 33, 39, 48
on the Past Mic Builds Page.
Front, closest to the grill?
Like most mic examples on
Past Mic Builds Page.
Rear, near back of mic shell?
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If a 5/8ths screw-on fitting was
chosen above, do you need a
1/4" adapter as pictured?
Yes, I need a 1/4"adapter.
Click picture
to enlarge.
No, I do not need an adapter.
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Do you need a Fatbottom
Vintage Style Tweed Cable?
Yes, I would like a cable. If yes
choose cable style and color
below.
Discounts on cable with
microphone purchase. Cable
specs on "Cables and Parts" page
No, I do not need a cable.
 No
Standard 1/4" &  5/8th"
screw-on cable, model #
VTC-1/4-5/8.  (Check cable color
below)
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Click pictures
to enlarge.
Standard double gold tipped
1/4 to 1/4 inch "Guitar style"
cable, model # VTC-1/4-1/4.
(Check cable color below)
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Gold Tip 1/4"
If cable is needed, please choose
from Cable Color Samples..
Vintage Brown Tweed

Black and Silver Tweed

Red and Black Tweed
Click picture
to enlarge
Note: Black and Red cables come
with black shrink wrapped ends.
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Other details or
specifications you would
like to add, or if you don't
understand something?
Please try to describe here.
Have A Tailor Made Harp Mic Built To Your Specifications!
Please use this form if you would like a
Custom Harp Mic built to your
specifications.
**All shells and element prices are based on market price, and availability.**
If you have an idea on how to improve this form, please feel
free to add your comments in the box above. I am open to
all suggestions. Thank you.
Chuck Gurney
Click On the Blue letters for more information and pictures.
In each titled
category,
please try to
fill in at least
one option
even if it
doesn't pertain
to your mic
build, as it
will help me
to know what
you need and
don't need in
your build.
In each titled
category,
please try to
fill in at least
one option
even if it
doesn't pertain
to your mic
build, as it
will help me
to know what
you need and
don't need in
your build.
In each titled
category,
please try to
fill in at least
one option
even if it
doesn't pertain
to your mic
build, as it
will help me
to know what
you need and
don't need in
your build.