11/14/07

WOW!  What a great looking mic.  I almost just want to put it on display. It
has surpassed my expectations in everyway.  Am dying to play this mic and
also hear my new amp as well. Should happen in the next couple of hours.
and ......
Just sat down I played this mic finally. Great tone!  Will definitely send the green bullet for the upgrade.

Tom Epperson
Makati City, Philippines

11/11/07

I've been a client of DJ's for quite a few years.  It started with a pig tail
mod on my beloved 707a (the one with the black label CR that is my "go to"
mic).  He then did me a sweet JT30 with an MC127 ceramic and followed that with putting another black label CR I had into a custom green JT30 shell,
with some cool features (metallic grill cloth, ten detent VC).  So after a
small break in programming, I started to get that itch that meant I needed a
mic fix.  This time I had some ideas of what I wanted (being a control freak
when it comes to TONE) but also wanted to freefall a little and let DJ take
more of a hand in helping me to pick and choose.  So I called him up from Oz
and we chatted, and I played through a bunch of my mics run through my
little Princeton and we talked some more about what I liked and what I
didn't like.

I just received my latest order and am extremely happy with the job.  Dennis
has made me a custom triple chromed 707a, with a ten detent volume control,
reattachment of the serial plate, groovey metallic red cloth behind the
grill and it'll take a guitar jack into a switchcraft connector.  I handed
the tone over to DJ on this one and asked him to cherry pick an element that
would be in the same ballpark as my original 707a. Great choice! The element is very similar to the old mic - big bass response, lots of mid range
fruitiness and the perfect match for my Clark Pro.  It's a white label CR
this time - and I'm one seriously happy camper.

In addition to that, I had a jones on for something outside the
Shure/Astatic tradition, so asked DJ to pick me a hot element Electrovoice
630.  I requested that DJ clean up the gooseneck and modify it to take a
guitar jack into a Switchcraft connector - and he really delivered.
Fantastic craftsmanship and really a nice, sweet element on this puppy.
Astonishing (!) bass response and a slightly different kind of nasty from
the Shure elements. Plus a mic that is very responsive to cupping and that
will clean right up and is receptive enough to sing vocals through with
better clarity than a dirty Shure element.  It straddles the vocal quality
between a bullet mic and a proper vocal mic - still dirty and
radio-despatcher-esque, but not so muddy that the audience goes, "WTF?"

I've tried both these mics out on my tweed Princeton and tweed Super, and on my main gigging amp, the Clark Pro. I'm totally knocked out by the build
quality and Dennis' impeccable good taste in choosing elements that float my
boat.

There is absolutely no question about it. DJ is the guy I'll go to in future
for mics and elements - the man is a Tone-cold genius.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to convince my the Minister for Home
Affairs (my better half) that I need a Turner Hi-Z dynamic mic or the world
will end.

Drew Wimhurst
New South Wales, Australia

10/20/07

Not much has been happening with the band, but this weekend we played out
twice and the gear performed great.  I have headroom to spare to better
compete with the guitar player and drummer, I love the tone I'm getting and
not a hint of feedback on either gig.  On Friday we played inside (the room
was tile floor, cinder block and acoustic tile ceiling) and today was
outside. Both times the results were great. I could play lightly and hear
myself with the mic volume dialed back for rhythm and then turn up for
solos.  After not being able to hear myself for so long this is a welcome
change.

Thanks for your expertise with the mic and the advice such as the Kinder
AFB+ and the 2x4 under the front of the amp.  And being wireless is so nice
to be able to walk out in the audience and hear what the harp sounds like.
Don't know if it shows but I am re-energized after these two gigs :-)

Dan Kelly
Michigan City, IN.

07/09/08

The Aiwa came in the mail yesterday just as we were leaving to go to the
Blues Fest.  I cannot believe the beautiful cleanup you did w/this mic!   It
looks in mint, rarely used condition.  When I bought it at the yard sale for
only a quarter and beat up, it looked as if somebody threw it away a long
time ago.  I never thought it would look so good. Besides the wonderful job you did on this mic, the best thing about it was its tone.  Great bottom end and a distortion and overdrive that I love.  Despite being 14, I can get a great cup around the mic and it actually feels a lot better in my hands than the EV 638 mic (my first and only mic until now).
Also, I want to thank you for completing this mic earlier than usual. As
soon as I can get my Jr. tubed for the crystal, this mic will be my one and
only mic for playing out and practicing.
Your customer service is the best and it's hard not to repeat what all the
wonderful reviews say about your work.  Thanks for being a great guy and
thanks for the wonderful work on the mic!

Austin S.
Linville, VA.

07/08/06

Director of Toneland Security,
Wow, last year I ordered a custom Astatic crystal mic for a recording
project and you sent it right away and it just Did the Job.  Thank you Mr.
Microphone ... It sounds Great and it has become my gigging mic. Your
re-work of my Astatic and Shure mics were impeccable as well!
Here's to you Man! Thanks a Million!

Karl Cabbage
La Mesa, CA.

07/07/06

Hey Dennis! Man, 'dat dude honks so fine!!! Thru an old Bassman and a
two/10 Peavey cabinet last Saturday, my Fender 75 Sunday, and a Fender
Deluxe Monday. Everything it touches turns into a honkin' mother, including
a very old Sylvania amp a friend has.... so..... Thank you so much, it has
indeed been a pleasure. I'll be in touch.

Corey Reeves
Springfield, MO.

Harry Garner
"Harry Garner Band"
La Grange, IL.

06/19/06

Yo Dennis! I was standing in my driveway Saturday when the postman pulled up with "the package" I played thru it at the gig Sat. nite and thought I might
wear it out. Loved the sound - a good clean tone but also real "ballsy" -
great element you picked! Also played a gig on Sunday where things weren't
as noisy and really got a really good feel for it. I reeallly like it!
Haven't played it thru the Bassman yet, been using my 61 Ampeg. Nice paint
job, the logo's a little hard to see but I ain't complainin'. Great job!!!!!
You're the best!
and - 06/23/06
I LOVE the mic - just the tone I've been looking for. HOW DID YOU KNOW? Not
too harsh unless you push it, real smooth and clean sound! I used it at a
blues gig Wed. night and had several musicians comment on how nice it
sounds. Still haven't used it thru the Bassman, but I'm gonna try it out
tonight. Thanks, Dennis!

David Williams
"Moonshadow"
Ft. Pierce, FL.

05/13/06

Just a note to let you know that the Purple Turner is now the mic of choice.
I have gotten the Harp King pretty much in the groove with the mic (little
tweaks in different rooms). The rig will hang in there with whatever volume
level the lead player and bass player seem to be in the mood for and it can
make them cringe if I feel the need to make a point. I want to let you know
how much I appreciate your dedication to making it work. It says a lot about
your ethics and values that you would take the time to make a novice player
from central Il just as happy as a name player from one of the coasts.
THANK YOU!
Bob Freeze
Paris, IL.

04/11/06

Dr Mikenstein,
You have built my dream mic. I have 9 or 10 custom harp mics in my
collection but the Chrome Turner with the vintage Shure mag is the one with
the 360 degree sweet spot. It is loud without feeding back, it growls when
you get it mad, and is phat and sweet when you rub it's little volume
control.
I've used it on 6 gigs since I got it and every time, without fail, someone
will introduce themselves as a harp player and ask "what mic are you using?"
They describe the sound as "nasty and big." I had one guy come up last
week and say, "`I'm not a harp player but I've been listening to blues for a
long time and you've got that old time sound coming out of that mic
tonight."
My only problem is (as I continue to send you my mics to build and rebuild)
what are you going to do for an encore?

Tom Sheehan
Boston Ma

02/28/06

I used my improved Blues Blaster mic last night with the CR element at the
Blue Monday jam session that my band hosts. Good Lord, man, that mic is
juicy! My other mics are gonna' get lonely with this bad boy in the house -
love it!!
I'll be happy to recommend you to my other blues harp playin' bruthas. Keep
up the good work!

Mike Lynch
"Harmonica Playboy & the Midnight Movers"
Seattle, WA.

11/12/05

Hey Dennis, Cheers from down under! You've got my vote! My band is the
AIRBOURNE BLUES BAND, (the newest member being the CHROME CREATION-for me
the STAR of the show!). No I didn't tell the wife. The jig was up when she
saw the big cheesy grin I wore after the beauty arrived on my doorstep! The
TONEPOWER I pumped into a quick rendition of JUKE though, soon bedazzled her
and all was forgiven. So no divorce this time. And yep, we call 'em states,
too....(tho' you call 'em zip codes, we call 'em post codes.) Hope to be in
touch again soon.

John O'Brien
"Airbourne Blues Band"
Woolgoolga, New South Wales, AU.

06/20/05

You have got to have the world's best customer service!  I love dealing with
such professionalism.

Tom Jamrog
"King Pirogi"
Lincolnville, ME.

06/06/2005

I love the Bronson amp! In fact, everyone does.  If you could drink sound,
this amp would yield a cocktail consisting of moonshine mixed with wild
honey from killer bees served in a chipped, frosted glass and garnished with
razor blades.  Thanks again!

Charlie Barath
Performer/Educator
Monaca, PA.

04/07/05

Just a note to say thanks so much for the mic!  Like many long time
harpoholics, I have invested many dollars over the years on mics, amps,
pedals, and other assorted gizmos of every description.  I have to say the
Custom mic that you built for me is the best money I've EVER spent on a
piece of equipment!

I have gigged with this mic and spent hours playing with it at home through
a '58 Gibson GA-20 and '59 reissue Bassman.  Sound is AWESOME, exactly what I was looking for! Smooth, warm, distinct, without that harsh mid range boost or tinniness in the high end.  The look and feel are incredible! The v/c is the best I've ever tried (I've tried many!)

Many thanks for this one of a kind Gem!...and for being an honest guy and a
Master Craftsman. Thank your wife for the fine hand knit mic bag.

Tim Taylor
"Hoodoo Brothers"
S. Attleboro, MA.

01/31/05
After spending some time getting used to the mike and amp, finding the
"sweet spot" in dialing in the Bassman RI, analog delay, and mike volume, it
all came together last night at the gig. After a nearly 10 year quest for
tone, I can finally say that I have found the sound I've been searching for.
I couldn't be happier with the custom mic, cords, delay, and service you've
provided. It was worth every penny!

David Williams
"Moonshadow"
Ft. Pierce, FL.

01/18/05
Okay, here's the "sound check": Simply said, it's great! Great "humph" and
very nice bottom. "Real" ceramic sound. It matches very, very nicely with a
Masco head I got last December from Skip Simmons.  Aside of the ergonomics of this mic, which I quite liked after seeing it, the element is very close to the grille and therefore, to the mouth. I own quite a few mics (I am
thinning my collection) and this one is definitely a keeper.  Thanks for
selecting this nice element. It has found a good home ;o

Robert "Sunnyside Bob Voila" Koch
Louisiane Pub Blues Band
Vienna, Austria

01/18/05
Thanks again for the great job you did! I now have the best sounding mic I ever have played through!!!
I will refer you to anyone I can. Cheers!

Mason Casey
Santa Monica, CA.

01/13/05
Thanks a million Dennis! You're the best and everyone knows it!

James Conway
The Sprigs/Mouth Box Productions
Chicago, IL.

10/18/04
Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the resurrected JT-30. Loved the look of it at first site and gigged with it Saturday night.  It brought by 60 Concert to new heights of tone with much more headroom before feedback. It's plain to see why you have earned the name Dr.!  Thanks so much!

"Downtown" Dave Glannon
"Kan-tu Blues Band"
Manchester, NH.

10/14/04
The gear arrived this afternoon. The mic is absolutely unbelievable. As soon as I played one note I could tell that I should have met you 30 years ago!  Well, as they say in the music business….timing is everything. I also get a tremendous amount more volume out of my amps.  I tried it first through a 1968 Premier amp; then through my ol’ standby - my Fender Twin Reverb. It’s amazing how loud I could crank this puppy.  Never again will I have to suffer the volume egos of guitarists!  Seriously, the mic is to freakin’ die for.  I will recommend you ever chance I get.

AND
10/17/04
If you sing, play harmonica or have any use whatsoever for a microphone then you owe it to yourself to get in touch with Mr. Microphone; a.k.a. Dennis Oellig, of DJ’s Custom Electronics.

Sure, there are many brand named microphones available to you that you might just think will work as well as anything you’d ever need.  As a Blues harp player of 35 years, I have used a Shure Green Bullet mic for the past 15 years or so.  I have been convinced that it was the best mic I would ever use.

Boy was I wrong! I had the good fortune of learning about Mr. Microphone from a fellow harp player who gave me his website address.  From the first e-mail reply I received from Dennis, I knew this was the guy with whom I wanted to work on developing a mic just for me.

You see, you don’t just “buy” a microphone from DJ’s.  You enter into a relationship from which a process develops.  Dennis is inquisitive and truly wants to learn from his clients just what they are looking for in a microphone. I opted to send him a copy of my latest CD to help him better understand my style of playing.   The man knows exactly what he’s doing and once you get through the hard part; knowing exactly what you want, he will build you the microphone of your dreams.   And to top it off, his prices are very reasonable.

So do yourself a favor. Stop and reassess the gear that you’re using now and get in touch with DJ’s Custom Electronics TODAY!  If you think you sound good now, just wait and see how much better you will sound with your own Custom made microphone!

Bob Stannard
"Kleeman and Stannard"
Manchester, VT.

JD "the Colonel" Wilkes
"Legendary Shack Shakers"
Nashville, TN.

08/25/04
(from a post on Harp-L..."Mojo at SPAH")
Among the great people I met for the first time was Dennis Oellig, sometimes called “Mr. Microphone.”  What an absolutely great guy!  He and Dennis
Gruenling held a mic/amp seminar where they demonstrated different mics with different elements in a range of about 7 or 8 vintage and reissue tube
amps.  It was definitely “The Dennis and Dennis Show.”  Got some great tips on mic grip and on how to go about dialing in an amp for best tone in any
given situation.

Later I got to know Dennis O. and his wife and we seemed to connect on a good level.  But I was absolutely stunned when he asked me on Saturday
night to sign his autograph guitar. Looking it over, there were signatures from the likes of Charlie Musselwhite, Kim Wilson, Rick Estrin and many, Many, MANY other heavy weights of blues.  I said, “Dennis, you ~do~ realize that I’m ~nobody~, right?” He laughed… “Yeah, but someday you ~could~
be.” I laughed too, but realized it was deeper than that and felt extremely honored to put my “Mojo Red” mark on his guitar. Thanks Dennis!

Ken "Mojo Red" Mergentime
"Jump Start"
Broomfield, CO.

07/15/04
My mic came in today.   Man it's hot! The wife and daughter thinks it's pretty and so do I, but I have never had a harp play so loud through my little 30 watt Peavey amp without a lot of feedback.   I can't believe the head room I have.   The next time my bass and guitar playing buds turn up, I don't think that I will have a problem hearing my harp.   I am a stained glass artist and a watercolor artist and really appreciate the great craftsmanship.   Being a sound engineer I'm amazed at the difference between the element in my CAD 50 bullet and your Shure bullet.   Great tone without a lot of tweaking with it. In the near future I will either get an other custom or have you rework my CAD 50 JT-30 mic for me, maybe with some flames and a vintage element of some kind.

Keith Nestor
"Orpheum Theatre"
Laplace, LA.

07/10/2004
Thank you for being so prompt with the repairs.  I played at a gig in
Pittsburgh last night and really missed having my MV.  I put to use those
suggestions you gave on my feedback problems last night and it minimized the
trouble.  I'm thinking that when I get the MV back all will be well.  I can't
say enough about your professionalism and willingness to take the time to
help a fellow harpist - thanks again!

Denny "DIO" Owens
"White Mojo"
Johnstown, PA.

06/08/04
It's gonna take me a few weeks to really get to know these mics.
I've been usin' the green bullet and, I'll tell a what, it sure cuts through
those guitars!  The Astatic has great tone as well but I've been havin' too
much fun with the bullet.  I'll be getting back to ya' later with more
details. I just wanted to let you know you do great work and I appreciate it.
Talk to ya later Frankentone.

Harry Garner
"Harry and the Barrelhouse Blues Band"
La Grange, IL.

05/18/04
The mic is PERFECT! The graphics are exactly what I had in mind, the
elements sounds AWESOME, and the shell is flawless.  I really like the
VC with the 10 clicks on it.  Very user friendly. Also, please thank
Mrs. Microphone for the very cool and very stylish mic cover/bag. Nice
touch!

I can say definitively... "if you want the best and something completely
unique, there is really only one choice.....Mr. Microphone!"

Thanks for the incredible personnel attention and over communication for
the last few months.  I will be in touch soon with more feedback and to
see how project #2 is coming.

AND........
I picked up the second mic at the post office a few days ago. It is
absolutly flawless, sounds incredible and most of all I love the on/off and
vc in one mic.  You do just incredible work, Dennis!!  I am really blown away
by the perfection on all levels and I really like this mic.

Will Gentry
"Midnight Creep"
Denver, CO.

03/29/04
1000 Thank you's for doing my mic so quickly, and I love the lead!  I hope
you realize you are now entirely responsible for giving me my sound with my
mic, amp, and even my lead coming straight from you.  Had a blast last night,
thanks for the introduction. Lee seems like a good guy to know.  I will give
you a buzz tomorrow regarding the jam down at Blaney's. Until then, thanks
again and take it as easy as your job will let you.

Simon Wallace
DeSoto, KS.

03/02/04
In heaven we get gear for free, but as long as we're on this side there's nobody I'd rather write a check to than Mr Mic, who consistently does right by his customers and by the community.

Ben J Nathanson
Teaneck, NJ.

3/01/04
(as sent to the Detroit Blues Society)
Since I have joined the Wyze Gyze, I feel that I really turned a big
direction in improving my sound due to the tweaking of my equipment.
Whaling Dale from the Gators was very helpful in tips for tubing down my
amps and thus fattening up my tone. But, perhaps just as important, is the
contact that he gave me in Kansas City. Dale introduced me to Dennis
Oellig, who is a miracle worker on harp microphones. Dennis' other name is
Mr. Microphone. I have other players in Detroit onto Dennis, including
Pasco from Delta Drive and Dr. Bob. His custom work is remarkable and very reasonable.

While attending a few DBS events, including the one that we hosted some time ago, I noticed some harp players struggling with feedback problems as they tried to get some volume on their harp mics. PLEASE let them know that Mr.Microphone can help them. They will appreciate the tip and Detroit
musicians and fans will all have ears that will benefit. Thanks for passing
this on. Dennis's web site is: www.mrmicrophone.com and he can be emailed
via that site... for those w/o net access, he can be called at 816-531-6981.
I know several DBS players and the harp enthusiasts reading the newsletter
will appreciate this info!! wixom slim

Terry McWilliams
"Wixom Slim and the Wyze Gyze"
Detroit, MI.

03/01/04
Da Box arrived today as I disappeared into the basement to put the mics
through their paces, ohmygod, worked on the intro to Work Song, intro to
Everything's Gonna Be Alright, octaves , slow blues , some swing, did a few
Mark tunes.

The biscuit blew me away, tighter cup or maybe the crystal 151, the JT30
looks stunning. Well Bro somehow you managed to do it again! Played thru my Premier 50 and the Victoria 410, when I emerged a couple hours later I was weak kneed, wobbly, hungry, and ready to take on Godzilla.....

Thanks to the good Dr. of K.C. Tone.

"Sweet William" Atwood
Dennis, MA.

02/21/04
There is a reason why they call it La La land. Maybe it's the lack of real
seasonal changes. Or what they consider drinking water. Or the ever so
famous air pollution. I came home everyday at noon to connect with the
mail-schmoe." Any packages?", I'd ask. "Not today", the schmoe would reply. Everyday since Friday the 13th. I went to the Post Office yesterday evening and asked them to check if I had any packages and sure enough there it was. It was there for 7 days. What an incredible job you've done. You gave it soul. The color is exactly what I had in mind. The finishing is beautiful. And the sound is truly remarkable. For such a small mic it kicks a great big sound. Now I understand why you didn't want to hype it to me-the "element" of surprise.  A little mystery. A little drama. And finally, a whole lot of smile. The Fin, the 605, the Flamer, and now the Rystl. You really are the master blaster. Thanks for your help in my blues journey!
Soon I'll be able to look for other mics for us to play with. I will keep
in touch always, DJ. Take care, and thanks for being a friend!

SleepyMike
Winnetka, CA.

02/21/04
The Astatic sounds great as is....but I'll tell you that of the mics that
I've had the pleasure of buying/modifying through you the one that seems to
work best for my amps, tone and volume is the bluesblaster into which you
put a ceramic cartridge. Oh....they're all wonderful tools/toys to have
available, though. I've never been so well-equipped.

The way it's sort of playing out is that the Astatic (new black version)
with the magnetic cartridge is sort of on one end of the tone continuum, to
my ear: it's got a nice bottom, warm, but not so much bite. The older
Astatic that I sent to you for mod, into which you put a dynamic element,
has the coolest hot, sharp, biting tone I could want. Reminds me a lot of
really hard-hitting, hot tone like Jimmy Roger's tune "Rattlesnake", where
Little Walter's harp is so hot. However....as much as I like that tone, I
don't want to reach for that on every tune. The Slim-X tone is similarly
brash and in your face--I love the sound, and will break it out every now
and then when I want to reach for that wall of hot tone thing. The Astatic
that is coming back to you for a non-recessed volume control has a wonderful
warmth and isn't quite as hot and biting as either the dynamic-equipped
Astatic or the Slim-X. Nice warmth...

John Jochem
Libertyville, IL.

02/20/04
Dennis, the mic is great! Our Friday gig was cancelled however we did the
Saturday night party and I used the green bullet all night. Usually I
switch mics a few times throughout a show but Saturday I just kept wanting
to play the green bullet, so I just stayed with it. I got a lot of decked
out doctors going on the dance floor with sweet raunchy tones made possible
by that mic.
The volume knob worked well, it has a good feel, and a good control range
taper. I like the center detent as an added reference point. Also the mic
and mic connector (custom adapter) worked well with the wireless system!
Thanks for the good work!
Don Payton, Jr.
"Dangerous Don"
"The Brotherhood Blues Band"
Milford, CT.

11/22/03
As always, the wireless is perfect-it sounds even better than with the
cable. I mean what can I say? The green bullet mod, the Custom Turner, the
Valco, and the new wireless...all excellent! If Dennis say's "this is what
you need" well, that's what you need!

Dr. Bob Bedard
Dexter, MI.

11/02/03
Thanks Dennis - an EXCELLENT job on the mod! Thanks for taking care of my beloved 707...

Andrew "Lil' Gus" Wimhurst
"The Groove Kings"
Jerrabomberra, Australia

10/31/03
The newer Astatic sounds wonderful! I alternated between my Hohner
Bluesblaster (Astatic with designer label) and the modified mic and, geez,
the difference is really noticeable. A much warmer, fuller, beefier, chewy
sound--it makes the Bluesblaster sound thin by comparison. Very cool.... I'm
going to have much fun with this, I can tell. Already looking forward to
talking to guys at gigs who say, "Wow...that mic's different than mine at
home...." and I'll tell 'em about the special mod I had done by a guy in
KC....*smile*

John Jochem
Libertyville, IL.

10/30/03
This is really a beautiful mic. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! It not only looks
outstanding but sounds great too!
Good job. Really good.

Virgil Thrasher
Soquel, CA.

10/24/03
Dennis, you're amazing!..the Orpheus of mics! I received my now favorite
harp mic and cable on the 16th. This mic is physically beautiful and
functionally outstanding. The Tone just jumps out at you! As far as
comfort, it fits the hand like a T-3 but with more stability due to the fin.
(and) ...2nd Custom (crystal)
It's perfect! It has it's own perfect personality. It's like having two
great women. I keep switching back and forth and can't decide which one I
want to stay with. Me and the twins are going to have an unending ménage a
trois. Anyway, relationships come and go, but apartments and mic techs are
forever!

Robert "Dr. 88" LaSardo
"Barebones"
Brooklyn, NY.

10/03/03
Hey you Tonemonster....
I've got blisters on my lips from playing through this chrome Turner- the
most beautiful looking and sounding mic I could have imagined. You are so
right on! The hold is like nothing else. The volume control is so smooth.
Dennis, thank you so very much.
and...
Doc. Since getting my chromie I've been playing more. Learning more about
developing tone and what a great fat sound to help me learn with. You are the master blaster Dennis. Thank You once again

Michael Yudko
Winnetka, CA.

07/14/03
I bought a Microvox Microphone & Power Supply System from Dennis Oellig, "Mr. Microphone", in Kansas City.  Besides it being a great little
microphone for Blues Harmonica, I mounted it on a tie clasp to the top of my
t-shirt right under my chin, and it also sounds great for a clean sound when
I perform Bluegrass & Gospel music on the harmonica.  I do have to raise the
volume more than if I were to hold the microphone in my hand.  Now, I don't
have to share a microphone on stage at the Bluegrass festivals, and worry
about getting hit in the head by the banjo and guitar necks.  I would also
like to add to the fact that this Microvox Microphone & Power Supply System makes a great way to hook up to a wireless system and have the freedom of running around on stage and into the crowds for my concert performances.
Tulsa Read
Director of the "Kansas City Metro Harmonica Society" &
"Harmonica On Line"
Shawnee, Kansas

7/10/03
Whoooooooooie...............,great man...f#~7%$* great.
Yeah it looks really good, thanx man a very good job, great sparkle finish!
But the tone man, that's something!  Yeah a keeper as you said!  I compared
it with my 60's Astatic crystal, wich has a little more bite...I don't know
how to say this, but in my Vickie I've got a 12ay7 in the first gain stage
like in the fifties and with the crystal I can put the volume up to 5, which
sounds good and loud!.
But this little ..........sparkle cutie is just pregnant with tone ...!!
Man .....a fat sound, a little darker than the crystal I would say, but the
good thing is I can put the volume up to 9 that's #%$^~+ loud man! It
honks, jumps, and screams with a sound fatter than the butchers dog hahaha,
wow .....da O, fantastic yeah fantastic.
Wow da O, it was a real pleasure to do business with you. Yeah and I'll say
it again.... you're a good writer too, hahaha.

John de Ronde
"the Imperial Kings"
Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands

06/27/03
Well the finial verdicts on the mics are in. They're both honkers and I'm
dam happy with 'em.  The vintage bullet cuts right through the mix and has a sound as thick as molasses and as sweet as honey.  On the other hand, the JT30 crystal slices cleanly through screaming guitars like a sharp straight razor cuts to the bone.  Both microphones are exciting instruments in there own right. Thanks man. You did a great job and I've recommended your services to a few other respectable harp players.  Your mics are the real deal.  Anyway bro, I just wanted to say hello and thanks again!

Harry Garner
La Grange, IL.

And

06/15/03
Used the mic at last night's gig here in Milano. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm
really knocked out by the attack man! So powerful crunchy soulful! Really
great Dennis!

Franco Limido
"Family Style"
Arluno, Italia

04/01/03
Just thought you might like to hear my opinion of the Custom Turner you
built for me.  I've played through JT-30's, both vintage and fairly new
ones, ceramics and crystals.  Shure 520's vintage, Shure stick mics, vintage
green bullets and fairly new ones...none come close to what you built for
me!

Test drove my porsche yesterday for a good 3 hours , the new skins on this
rig just blew me away .  Tight responsive, no dropped notes , bottom end
awesome, mids kickin'.  Just the right amount of bite and crunch.  Your
approach to service, the countless e-mails, the "loaner" (mic), resulted in
the finest mic that has been my pleasure to blow through.  The tone is
incredible!!!!

Well, you might want to change your e-mail address from mrmic to
drtonemeister, 'cause I doubt there is anyone who cares as much and has the
technical knowledge you do .  That's it for now Djbro. As always take good
care. On the proverbial rebound....

Bill "Sweet William" Atwood
Dennis, MA.

03/06/03
My purple mic had a bad element and you hand selected and installed one matched for my Concert.  It is so well matched that I hardly use anything else.  Anyway, last night I went to Black Eyed Sally's open jam in Hartford, carrying my newly moded ASTATIC 200-S.  Before we played, I showed it to two other players.  They couldn't believe the mic wasn't originally manufactured with volume control and a 1/4 inch jack.  The mods were seemless.  We all couldn't believe how nice it looked.

Then we got up to play.  The first guy was afraid to use it because I said it was so hot.  When I was called up, I joined my friend who also sings and blows harp.  We usually trade harp solos, or play together.  Well, he got hold of it and wouldn't let go.  He literally carried on a solo forever because he liked the tone so much.

Dan Gage
Groton, CT.

03-22-03
Well now....I'm frickin' speechless. What an incredible beauty and top
quality little machine it is, and (drum roll...) sounds absolutely
incredible with my main workin' amps! That element was a favorite for me,
but never sounded this good in any of the mics I put it in (about 4). I
don't know how you do it, but don't demystify it for me as I need heros
these days.
Best of all, it works better than anything I've got (which is a minor
****load of CM's CRs, R5, biscuit, various old JT30's, 440, etc.).
.....(the) T-shirt is real cool (wearing it at a big gig tomorrow and
blowing that red thang), and thanks for that on-off too! Those things are
incredible, don't people know about them? I've never heard of them until
you came up with the first one for me.

Jeff Mason
Port Orchard, WA.

02-05-03
Thanks very much for the safe delivery of the microphone. Terrific finish
and quality. I gigged it through a Fender Champ (linked to a PA) on Saturday
and it sounded great ! I've been using a JT 30 for some time so the tone
adjustment was a little different but far more of the sound I like - I'm
very, very pleased. Keep up the great work - I'll be recommending you to
friends not just for sound and build quality but for quality of service.
Tess and I love the tee shirts - I'll email a few pics from home.

many thanks again Dennis
cheers

Steve Hillan
East Sussex UK

01-02-03
Weellll, the good news first - the cable is awesome - wow, what a
difference - freedom! :)
Really, it was a problem - once I was plugged in, that was "it" unless I
could flag down a sound dude and get them to mute me, or risk blowing
speakers... so the grounded cable was a big hit - everyone was suitably
impressed with it. The silence on unplugging was just... awesome!

Ron Edison
Los Angeles, CA.

Gary "Sunbird" O'Riley
Arlington, TX.

12-06-02
Hi Dennis
Just got the 520 yesterday.It looks beautiful and plays better than it
looks.I don't know what you do to microphones but I guess that's why they
call you Dr. Mic.Thanks for a great job

Ted Yakush
Trumbull, CT.

09/30/02
Hey Doc, after two weekends of playing the chromie somewhere besides my living room, I have to say it has monster tone!  It is different than the red one in that it still has great bass response like the red one does but it also has a harder edge.  I don't want to say brighter because that's not it.  Maybe clearer would be a better way to describe it.  The red one has a more muffled type tone and the chrome has more cut without sacrificing bottom end.  Suffice it to say, I CAN'T PUT IT DOWN!

Brad Dawson
Kemah, TX

09/29/02-Wow Dennis! What a beauty!  Sounds very vintage and super cool. I played for a while yesterday when I could crank it up and was very impressed by the tone through my tweed and twin.  Even sang through it! The blue with red flame paint job is gorgeous!  My hat is off to you and it’s Christmas in September!

John Ivey
Lead Guitar/Harmonica "Sound Doctrine"
Long Beach, CA.

08/31/02
Thanks for the way cool Harp Mic!!!!  I tried it out last night and I'm still giddy about it.  I have a gig to morrow afternoon to really give it a workout. Thanks again for building this for me.  I will be spreading the word about the creator of the Monster!

Harpin' Happy,
Tipton J Harpslinger III
(Todd Dhyne) "Harry Lucas and The Lowdown"
Sparta. MI.

08/24/02
I will not rest unless you can quote me for a testimonial!  I would like to state for the record that "Your harp mics kick the piss out of the many imposters promising monster tone.  The moment I plugged my customized mic into the amp and played some riffs.  I realized that I had been settling for something less than pure blues euphoria all these years!

David Decca
Philadelphia, PA

08/23/02
Yo Dennis...Were your ears burning and your head all swelled up last week? ...Reason I ask, I ran into Naz from Elliot & The Untouchables at the Double Door in Charlotte...We were both expounding the virtues of your mic work and what an all round good dude you are!...It was a Mr. Microphone love fest.

Dale Duncan
York, SC.

08/02/02
This mic is the bomb! It sounds like you dug it up out of a potato field in Mississippi, and I mean that in the kindest way.  How do you get your harp to sound like Mississippi?...play it into one of Mr. Microphone's bad wamma jammas!  I can't wait to unleash this thing in a bar full of music freaks.  Not only has the thing got juice, it also brings out all the details in my playing. How'd you do that Dennis?

Randy "DocRock" Albright
Indianapolis, IN.

10/03/01
I couldn't be happier with my mic if I were twins.  Dude you do GREAT work.  It looks so cool and sounds great too.  I can't thank you enough for all your hard work, time and effort.  Thanks so much the old green bullet looks more like a silver bullet!  Hope to see you at the Charlie Musselwhite show.

Ken Prettyman
"Hipnotics"
Olathe, KS.

06/02/01
Has Done Arrived!! I plugged it and..... It wails!  I did an A--B test with my other mic, and it's real close. You are a genius. It's got almost the same response as mine, I can play a note a bit soft and it's not as distorted, and then I play with full force and it honks. Well Done Man. I wouldn't touch a thing.

Thanks Again. I can finally rest easy knowing that I have two awesome Mics And someone to repair them when they're down) 

P.S. Cool T Shirt  : )

and.... 06/06/01
The MIC is awesome Man.  Better than I expected.  I plan on using it as my main mic for live shows!

Nelsen Adelard
Nelsen Adelard Band
Sunland, Ca.

5/30/01

I could not believe my eyes when I received the Mike. I never expected to get one in such good condition.

Many thanks to you, Dennis, and I sure hope to see you on the circuit. We have established what I hope will be a long and fruitful association.

With warm and sincere personal regards from the three of us. I remain 

Harmonically yours,
Tom (basso) Scerbo
ELECTRA
Morris Plains, NJ.  

05/07/01
C'est avec beaucoup de plaisir que je viens de recevoir ma commande. Merçi beaucoup pour le tee-shirt et le tapis de souris, manifique. Tout est parfait les lampes, les cables et le MICRO c'est bien ce que j'attendais. Je vais donner tes cartes à tous les joueurs d'harmo que je connais en leurs disant: Tu peux faire confiance à Dennis pour te faire le micro qui faut pour le son que tu désire, il faut simplement lui dire avec quel ampli et quel style de musique.

It is with great pleasure that I received my order.  Thank you very much for the T-shirt and the mouse pad, fantastic.  Everything is perfect; the tubes, the cables and the microphone it was worth waiting for. I am going to give your business cards to all of the harmonica players and I will tell them:  have confidence that Dennis will make you a microphone for the sound you desire, and it will work just like he says with the proper amplification for this style of music.

Jean-Louis Lavie
 jl.lavie@voila.fr
 Lavie Music
Sud-Ouest France

04/29/01
Had to drop a line to say thanks for helping to make last night's gig one of the best ever for me. The Mighty Mike and a Custom harp from Bob Meehan combined to rock the joint a la Kim Wilson.. Even the guitar player on my left noticed my jewel like mike. Hey Man is that new? It takes a lot to get a reaction out of that guitar picker. I played with a pick up band which contained a session bass player with credits as long as my arm and a guitar player ex of Alice Cooper playing tasty blues and blues rock. Definitely cloud nine and our mike helped me lead the band. I'm beat but ecstatic.

Thanks again. Good thing I didn't send it back [ you must be joking.]

Tim Hill
London, U.K

02/28/01

I'm VERY pleased...You've turned my quiet little crystal JT30 into a flaming MONSTER!!!! :o))
Excellent job- the wiring is as solid as a rock and is doing what it outta. Thanks man - very happy with it.

Greg "G" Dyer
Wellington, New Zealand

02/02/01
Glad to see you taking it easy.  Mic arrived and tried it out at home----it is SWEET AND NASTY all at the same time.  Thanks! Maybe I should register this mic, it could be dangerous.  You really do good work even if it is at 4 am. I will be in touch with you soon.

Artie Goldklang
Delray Beach, FL.

"I'm still working with my amp... Those settings you gave me were great! You convinced me you really know what you're doing." And...

"I got the mic, it sounds great! Much more powerful than that blaster thing. It looks great! I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for a huge stepping stone to my 'dream sound.'" And...

"...I've been doing recording and playing with the mic, I am 110% satisfied! Looks great, feels great, sounds like a dream! Dennis, your mic was a great investment because it makes everything it touches sound better, from me to my amp to the stage it graces." --

Damien Masterson
"Good Omen"
San Francisco, CA

"I appreciate the quick service. The mic sounds great and is a pleasure to play. I'll have a few more for you later." --

Ron "Easy" Hall
Rusk, TX

"The Custom Turner is amazing! It honks! No doubt a fabulous mic! I used it on a couple of grinds and a jump tune that we did last night and it sounded great. Lots of head room with it and I realy like that style of volume pot. The sound is very unique. Pretty sharp of you to develop that model into the bullet style. It was done so precisely, that I coulen't figure out which mic it had started out as at first. Great volume pot, too. I like the 'graded' feel from 1 to 11, it eliminates looking down after a vocal to see where you're set. All, in all, a tremendous piece of work, my friend. The cord is another nice feature, almost looks 'military' it's so strong. I will have to recommend you to all those with 'bullet' needs. You have got to be the 'Guru of Bullets!'" --

David "Silk" Stegner
"Buick Wilson Band"
Santee, CA

"Wore that great Mr. Mic t-shirt the other day and wondered what craziness you were up to." --

Jon Golden
3D Concepts
Wayland, MA

"Yeow! Nice t-shirt! I went by the P.O. box today and it was there waiting for me. Thanks very much.... The design goes back to the styles of my heroes Ed 'big daddy' Roth and Stanley 'mouse' Miller." --

Fritz Hasenpusch
The HarpMicMan
"Mystic Knights"
South San Francisco, CA

"I finally used it. We opened up for Tinsley Ellis. What is that thing? What a monster! What's in it? What can I tell people when they ask what kind of mic it is? [Tell them it's a DJ's Custom! -- dj] It seems to project very loudly. I think I might love it, but honestly I'm not sure yet. Either way, you're never going to get it back!"

Later: "I love this thing! I will be spreading the word. Send me some business cards and I will hand them out." --

Kim Ellerman
Duluth, MN

"Thanks for building such a wonderful microphone for me."

Neon Leon
"Danny Davis and the Detours"
Tulsa, OK

"Dennis, the mic is great, both functionally and looks. You really did a great job. Thank you for your time and effort. You really do good work." And...

"The Turner you made for me sounds great and looks good, too! I play your 'Turner-Shure-Oellig' creation mic almost exclusively right now." --

Arthur Goldklang
Delray Beach, FL

"I got the mics from you today. Tried them out -- they sound great. I'm very pleased. I've been playing all my mics through my big amps. I like the ones with on-off switches best now. They are wide open. The brown one and chrome one kick ***. I'm sending you three other mics to remove the pots and add on-off switches. The 11 point control on the Turner is nice and I don't have a problem with my palms turning it like I have with my JT30's. Thanks and I'd appreciate any advice and will use your service in the future". And...

"Hey, Dennis,... you do a great job -- quality work and trustworthy service, a pleasure to deal with." And...

"Mr. Mic, I got the box o' mics in the mail. They all look good and sound good. I like the Turner -- it sounds great. I'm very happy and thanks a lot." And...

"Got the mic in the mail today and it sounds great. It sounds a lot better than the CR I had gotten from ***. It's nasty. I love my mics!" --

Steve "Grotto" Potter
"Grotto's Boogie Kings"
Juke Joint Boogie
Hughesville, MD

"The Turner spent two days sleeping in the Downers Grove post office and then finally found its way to my front door. I played through it for a while last night with various different amps. It does what I asked for. Different sound, good bite and response, cleanish but fat. All that and good looks, too." And...

"Yes this mic is definitely a keeper. It's the hottest mic I own! I know you know, the whole/tone sound thing for harp is a very elusive beast. Thank you for your great service and attention to detail. Much appreciated." And...

"Hi, Dennis, good to hear from you. All's cool here and the mic is great, but I don't use it with the Maestro. It kills with my Sonny Jr., though. I recently scored a 1960 Premier 120 and it sounds great through that, too.... Last night I had it going through the SJ running a 2x8 speaker extension and also driving the Valco (the SJ is so versatile) and it sounded shockingly good. Dogs were howlin' all over the neighborhood!" --

Tom "Mudharp" Albanese
Downers Grove/ Chicago, IL

"Hey! If anything was great today, it was opening my front door and seeing a little box waiting. Mr. Mic, you have done it again. A very, very happy Mojoman is now and forever going to be playing into this microphone! Tonight, I was at a gig with Sonny, Jr. 2. The tone with your mic was so good there are no words for that moment. Thank you, thank you." --

James Louis "Mojoman" Reed
"Mojo Madness"
San Mateo, CA

"I want to thank you for the work you did to my mic. I couldn't be happier with the sound I am getting with it. I have been getting a lot of compliments on the tone. If I can pass anymore business your way I will be sure to without hesitation!"

Scott Daniel
"Big Slim's Full House
Blues Band"
Liberty, MO

"As to the microphone, it's gorgeous and sounds terrific! You do one hell of a job! I was surprised by the matching grill for sure. It seems like I could turn this thing up without the usual feedback. Thank you again for this work of art.

"I tried out the new mic with my band tonight. Everyone was really impressed (the drummer is an artist and car painter so he was impressed). I played through a Shure 58 miked Pignose! And it was huge.... I bet everybody that gets one of your mics is excited about them."

David Blassingame
Houston, TX

"Dennis, they're all home, cozy and warm now. I've been playing them all for a few hours. Thought I'd stop and give the Bassman a break and let you know what's up.

"They're perfect! As you know, they were my favorites. I was always worried I'd lose the tone of the elements if I messed with the mics. I'm very pleased with the outcome. Or should I say output. They sound like they did before they left, tone wise, but they are certainly a lot stronger now. Much better volume. I guess this is the first time those elements actually got real juice in years. Amazing what a new connection and solder can do! It's so nice not having to deal with all that mic cord. The screw on connector is the only thing I ever liked about the JT-30. Now I have the best of both worlds. I am one really happy camper. I'm very happy with the Turner BX. Very nice job. I appreciate all you've done.

"So to sum this up, Dennis... You did a fantasic job. You really are a true 'mic guru'. I've now got great sounding mics and a new friend. Who could ask for more than that! I can't wait to send those Shure brown bullets to you."

Mike Fitzhenry
Pittsburgh, PA

A great Turner microphone custom job. Thanks! Turner mic plugged to Sonny amp sounds great. Sound like Kim Wilson!

Yoshiaki Takee
Tokyo, Japan