Hay guys, i was wondering if there are any lessons on how to play with a mic? How to choose the right amp and why and how to pedals… maybe talk our trusted harmonica teacher to add a few modules? Maybe add a quick lesson on gig etiquette? Whats your thoughts?
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Vocal mic or bullet? Both?
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I am soo green, I dont know the difference… 
That’s ok! We all were once!
Were you planning on using a vocal style mic that sits in a mic stand?
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I have only used one once at an open jam. The bullet style sounded better but was hard for me to hold and impossible for me to hand wah.
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I’ve seen people recommend playing with a small glass or cup to get used to the holding something whilst you’re playing.
Amp wise is very dependant on budget and aspirations - however, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get started, a cheap solid state guitar paractice amp will do the job and it doesn’t need to be a valve amp (tube amp), yes, tubes are nice but essential.
Mic wise, I’m sure there’s plaenty on the forum that have better adivce than me, I got a cheapo bullet mic (Superlux) and am playing through a cheap electric guitar practice amp.
There’s a few decent videos on youtube about getting started.
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@lasersolutionswi Yeah you can’t hand wah playing amplified the way you can acoustic. The Dyna-Mic has created a cool solution to that, and also eliminated the need to get an airtight grip, and reduces feedback, and it also can plug straight into a PA, but it ain’t cheap! Check it out:
@davidkachalon has given a nice list of gig etiquette here:
I love the Jason Ricci mic, and largely cuz it’s much more comfy to hold for me than a bullet, and I love how the volume knob is positioned for my intuitive use of it.
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