Front and Center Mics

Mic Gallery & Options
Mic Gallery

 

The photos below are just some of the mics that have come from our shop. They are now in the capable hands of fellow harp players.

 

Redwood Burl Oak with Black Walnut inlay ring Cocobolo Bolivian Rosewood w/ Marblewood inlay ring
       
Mics from left to right: Padouk, Mora, Cocobolo, Bolivian, Rosewood, Bolivian Rosewood, Black Walnut, East Indian Rosewood, Black Palm



  Standard Mic $170.00
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Great mic, Great music!

-Each standard mic is handcarvedfrom a single block of wood.
-Built with a double gasket system to ensure optimum performance capability.
-Light and easy to hold, making it all the easier to cup for fat tone distortion 
-Each mic is gig tested to ensure performance durability 
-Excellentfeedback resistance.
-Choices of wood are listed on this page.  Standard wood harp mic comes with a NOS vintage crystal element and a 1/4" input jack. 
- Mics are completed with a hand rubbed finish, which gives it a very slight satin sheen. 



Options below available for above mic


  Ring and Inlay Ring Single: $5, Double: $10
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-The picture demonstrates a single ring. The ring itself is made from Marblewood and the shell from Bolivian Rosewood.
-The option of a double ring is also available. You may choose any wood combination.
-Again, the wood list is found on this page.


  On/Off Button $17.00
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-Simple plastic "push" type on/off button.
-Durable and non-destructive to sound quality.


  Laminate $25.00
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-Adding a laminate results in great color, contrast and combinations of wood grain.


  Easy Grip $10.00
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-An easy grip makes the mic easier to hold for a tighter cup.


  Volumne Control $35.00
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-Custom volume knobs can be made from the same wood as the harp mic. Add an additional $5.00.


Wood List
Maple Burl Black Walnut
Marblewood Canary
Mora Cherry
Oak Cocobolo
Padouk Bolivian Rosewood
Purpleheart East Indian Rosewood
Zebrawood Bloodwood
Black Palm

 

We try our best to accommodate everyone's wood preference, but availability of wood is subject to change.
Please visit the Exotic Wood (opens a new browser window) website and click the "exotic wood" tab to see examples of wood types. If you are interested in a wood type not included on our list, send us an e-mail at frontandcenter@frontandcentermics.com and we will check on availability.


(Click to Enlarge) 		Custom Harmonicas & Harmonica Repair, brought to you by my good friend Nelson Keaton, AKA Buster Harps.
Nelson's Harmonicas are used by:
Ronnie Shellist Gerry Hundt
Bill Lupkin R.J. Mischo
Scott Dirks Daddy Rich
Ames Beals Chef Denis
Joe Nosek (Cashbox Kings)
Benny Rickun (Perrry Weber and the Devilles)
Josh Spence (The Sugar Prophets)
To contact Nelson, email him at: harptuner@gmail.com

To take great care of your harmonica and mics, we recommend The Hetrick Harmonica Company's cases. These cases are of excellent quality and allow you to carry more than the average case.

www.harpcase.com
Front and Center Mics with 24 Case
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Product photos by - Robert Kanavel [Red Shoe Images]