Pete Sheridan a/k/a 'The Jukester'

HARP MICS

The following mics are all suitable for use by harp players. I am not a mic builder. I find, repair, refurbish and offer dependable vintage mics with minimal modifications, usually limited to installation of new elements and/or gaskets and replacement of defective connectors. I do not install volume controls and do not do repaint jobs. Sometimes I acquire mics that have been repainted and/or have volume controls already installed. If a volume control is working, I leave it alone, but if it is defective, I remove it. My goal is to supply dependable vintage mics to working harp players at reasonable cost. All mics are guaranteed to be in working condition when shipped. Prices are usually considerably lower than the same models offered by other vintage harp mic suppliers, including those offered on eBay. Photos of individual mics listed are available upon request. Please check the Endorsements and Testimonials section at the bottom of the "About Pete" page for some satisfied customer comments. List is current as of 2/09/12

----- ASTATIC -----

NOTE: All Model 200 mics have the handle removed and a male Switchcraft connector installed for a more comfortable cup. All Model 200 mics are also supplied with a Switchcraft 332A adapter to allow use of any guitar cord. All Model R-3 mics (also designated F-2) are likewise supplied with a Switchcraft 332A adapter.

1 Original issue Hohner Blues Blaster converted to regular JT-30 specs w/volume control removed, Switchcraft screw-on connector replacing XLR connection and hot no-name crystal element. Beautiful upgrade of a JT-30 clone. $195

1 Black finish JT-30 w/excellent chrome grille, black grille cloth, Switchcraft connector and incredibly hot EV 712 ceramic element. A beautiful mic that used with a bass heavy amp will blow the roof off the joint. Too much mojo! $195

1 Gray finish JT-30 w/pristine chrome grille, new grille cloth, Switchcraft connector and Shure CM element #99S556. Looks outstanding and sounds the same. $195

1 Model T-3 w/original chrome finish, Switchcraft screw-on connector and Shure CM element #99A86. Easy to cup, looks very cool and has the tone you would ecpect from this shell/element combination. A beautiful as well as toneful mic. $185

1 Custom Gloss Black finish Model R-3 w/polished metal grille, NOS Shure dynamic element, Switchcraft connector. Perfect for small venues. $155

1 Original Brown finish Model R-3 w/gray grille, Switchcraft connector, NOS hot Shure ceramic element #99A405, in original box with tags. $160

1 Custom Gold finish Model R-3 w/gold grille, NOS Turner ceramic element and Switchcraft connector. Looks great, light in weight, and has that distinctive Turner tone. $155

1 Custom Red finish Model 200 w/black grille, red grille cloth, Switchcraft connector and NOS MC-151 crystal element. Looks fabulous and sounds like a vintage Astatic mic should. $175

1 Custom Black finish Model 200 w/chrome grille, Switchcraft connector and Shure CM element #99S556. A beautiful, easy to cup mic with tone to spare. $175

1 All Brown original finish Model R-3 modified to accept a vintage MC-127 ceramic element w/Switchcraft connector. Low output with killer tone. Best used through an amp you can crank. $100

1 Original Gray finish Model 200 w/Switchcraft connector, Shure CM element #99B86, smooth vintage tone. $175

1 Custom Gloss Black finish Model 200 w/gold grille, Switchcraft connector, Shure CM element #99B86. One of a kind, blues-approved tone. $175

1 Custom Canary Yellow finish Model 200 w/gloss black grille, Switchcraft connector, Shure CM element #99T556, real eye candy with balls. $175

----- SHURE -----

1 Model 520 Green Bullet w/Switchcraft connector, CM element #99B86 and volume control mounted on right side (like early Rod Piazza JT-30 mods) with cool white vintage Fender amp knob. Paint is worn and the wiring inside looks funky, but this thing works fine so I'm not messin' with it. Vintage tone in a somewhat beat but cool looking mic. $195

1 Model 520D Green Bullet w/hot CM element #99S556 and new hi-z cord, a vintage green and purple woven cloth type which replaces the twisty, kinky, low grade original dual impedance cord. Grille and finish is perfect, and it has some serious tone. $185

1 Model 245 Uniplex ceramic w/cord, no switch, same shape as the Shure Slim-X and it's Japanese clones, excellent tone. $180

----- TURNER -----

1 Challenger Model CX w/Shure CM #99S556 element, original brushed chrome finish and Amphenol screw-on connector. A classic bullet mic with great tone and great looks. Retro to the bone. $185

1 Umber finish "cupcake" mic (Shaped like a control knob on a Harmony Rocket), no model #, smaller than an Astatic Biscuit w/Shure CM element #99S556, very easy to cup, great tone and compression, comes with Switchcraft 332A adapter for use with any guitar cord. $165

----- RCA -----

1 Model MI-12016 w/Antique White grille, Hammertone Aqua shell and vintage Shure CM element #99A86. Has new black grille cloth and Switchcraft screw-on connector with Switchcraft 332A adapter. A beautiful mic with great tone, from my personal collection. $285

----- ELECTRO-VOICE -----

1 Model 630 mod with swivel removed, new red grill cloth, Shure CM #99A86 element and Switchcraft connector and 332A adapter. An early, slightly smaller version of the mic, it's a killer little blues bomb with attitude and tone. $145

2 Model 630s with cord, completely original, chrome shiny and on-off switch works perfectly. Classic high impedance mics for harp and/or vocals. Built to last. $150 ea.

1 Model 660, wand style, dual impedance, original dynamic element w/new hi-z cord. Kind of ugly looking, but a versatile mic, comes with new hi-z cord. $65

----- JAPANESE -----

1 Monarch MC-24 copy of the Shure Slim-X, w/Switchcraft screw-on connector installed and a 332A adapter supplied enabling use with any guitar cord. One of the mics Little Walter favored. Tone very similar to a Slim-X. $125

1 Shield salt shaker type w/dynamic element, cord & stand. Useful for quiet, acoustic gigs. $50

----- MISCELLANEOUS -----

1 Custom built Astatic JT-30 replica made from high impact plastic w/antique white shell and gun metal gray grille, NOS Astatic MC-151 element and 332A Switchcraft adapter for use with any guitar cord. Mic was cast from a mold of an Astatic original by Chris Reynolds. Killer cosmetics and the tone is as good as it gets, regardless of the shell material. $175

1 Unknown "Mystery Mic" w/unknown crystal element, pro repaint job and Switchcraft screw-on connector by Chuck Gurney. Has that vintage tone and cool bullet shape from who knows where? $175

1 No-name "Wal-Mart Special" w/cord, small stick mic about the size of a Shure Slim-X. Comes with cord, sounds great through small amp. $65

1 NOS Shaker dynamic w/volume control and new cord, factory serviced, ready to rock. $75

CONTROLLED RELUCTANCE AND CONTROLLED MAGNETIC ELEMENT REPAIR SERVICES

Got a dead or damaged CR or CM element? Don't throw it out! Chuck Gurney can get that thing back on the air. Highly recommended by yours truly, his work is exceptional. In addition to repairs, he can convert low-z elements to high-z, at reasonable prices. Chuck can also build you a mic to your personal specifications, loaded with the element of your choice. Contact him at www.fatbottom-mics.com and mention my name. Also, check out the "mystery" mic he recently rebuilt for me on the Mic Builds page - it's number 36.

NEW GASKETS FOR YOUR OLD ELEMENTS

Got one or more elements with a trashed gasket? Jeff Spoor can supply you with a brand new gasket for just about any element made (Astatic, Shure, EV, Turner, etc.) to get it sealed the way it's supposed to be. Check out his products at www.harpmicgaskets.com and tell him I referred you. Great products, highly recommended and built to last.

HOHNER CHROMATIC HARP REPAIR, RESTORATION AND SALES

Got a Hohner chromatic that needs work? Mike Easton at Fathead Musical Instruments is the guy to go to for expert repair. He is simply the best. He also can supply you with parts, both new and vintage, both NOS and used if you do your own repair work. Check him out at www.harmonicarepair.com and tell him I sent you. His list of satisfied customers includes Steve Guyger, Rick Estrin, Hendrik Merkins, Billy Gibson and your truly, among many others.

MIC PARTS

Amphenol MC1F female screw-on connectors w/strain relief for JT-30, other vintage mic cords. $8 ea.

Amphenol male 3-pin connectors w/strain relief for vintage mic cords. $9 ea.

Amphenol male 4-pin connectors w/strain relief for vintage mic cords. $8 ea.

3 Switchcraft A3F female 3-pin connectors as found on various Shure mic cords. $3 ea.

2 Switchcraft male A3M 3-pin connectors as found on various Shure mic cords. $3 ea.

2 Switchcraft male 4-pin input to standard 1/4" male plug output. $5 ea.

2 Wollensak 3M microphone mixers, w/1/4" jacks and RCA imputs (3 each), individual volume controls. $30 ea.

1 Astatic LT-6 line transformer 4-pin female lo-z to Switchcraft screw-on hi-z. $20

2 NOS Astatic Model F-11 adapters for use with microphone Models T-3, 10C, 10DA, and DN-HZ. Bright chrome. $20 ea.

1 Sili Spares Line Transformer Model 4FXC, 50k ohms 1/4" plug to 500 ohms XLR jack. $15

On-Off switch as found on Astatic 200S, some Electro-Voice mics. $2 ea.

Add approximately $8 to all individual mic prices for S&H plus insurance in the USA. Desk top stands are included with mics when available - just ask!

AMPS, SPEAKERS, & EFFECTS

All amps have been recently serviced and are guaranteed to be in working condition. Shipping by UPS ground, within continental USA only.

National

Early Sixties Model 22 tube amp with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, Tremolo Speed and Reverb Intensity knobs, separate foot switch jacks for tremelo and reverb. Has 3 input jacks with tube complement as follows: 5Y3-6V6-12AX7-12AX7-12AX7-12AX7. Copper colored grille cloth and black tolex covering. Speaker is a 12 inch alnico by Zenith. Sounds great, better for guitar than harp, but a new Jensen speaker could change that equation. Pickup only, as this beast is too heavy for me to ship. A bargain at $200.

Gibson

Mid-Sixties Model GA-5 Skylark, Version 2 tube amp, features Indian Brown covering w/Spanish Crush grille cloth and Jensen 10 inch speaker. Some rust on control panel but amp works fine. Recently serviced w/new caps and 3-prong power cord installed. Lots of bite, probably more suited to guitar than harp. $150 plus S&H

Premier

Late Sixties Model 5530 solid state combo amp with Germanium transistors, 12 inch replacement speaker and new Switchcraft input jacks, with a great tremolo sound. A fine practice amp, with the best tone I've ever heard from a solid state amp, for both guitar and harp. $100 plus $&H

University Sound

A single vintage University Sound 6-inch diameter horn, Model MIL, 8 ohms with 3-bolt adjustable mounting bracket. It has a Stromberg-Carlson decal on the inner lip of the cone and the bracket is embossed with "University Loudspeakers, White Plains New York, Made in USA". Some paint drops and scuffs, but still pretty fine looking. Probably Fifties era, when they made stuff to last. $15 plus S&H

Boss

GE-7 Graphic Equalizer pedal, has seven bands of EQ ranging from 100Hz to 6.4kHz, with boost/cut of +/- 15dB per band. Clean, like new, works perfectly. $55 plus S&H

Danelectro

DE-1 Dan Echo pedal, has the warmth of an all-tube echo, with Hi-Cut control to eliminate high frequencies on repeats, simulating the tone of a 60's era tape echo. Used but not abused, studio quiet. $55 plus S&H

DJ-3 BLT Slap Echo pedal, economical source of cool "bathroom echo" sounds with mix and repeat controls. Used, but works perfectly on 9-volt battery or DC adapter (not included). $12 plus S&H

AMP PARTS

Prices for parts do not include S&H.

Fuse holder assembly for Fender and many other vintage amps. $3 each

Extra fuse holder caps for the above. $1 each

10k audio pots with solid shaft for vintage amps. $5 each

Vintage Fender block nameplate for 1952 Deluxe amp, used. $50

TUBES

Tubes are either NOS or working used items as individually listed. All used tubes have been tested and no duds will be shipped. Availability of specific tubes is limited to supply on hand at time of inquiry. Prices for tubes do not include shipping.

----- RECTIFIER TUBES -----

Two NOS Sylvania 5U4GB, $20 ea.

One NOS Westinghouse 5U4GB, $15

Three used RCA 5U4GB, $15 ea.

One used General Electric 5U4GB, $10

One used CBS 5U4GB, $10

One used JAN/Ken-Rad 5R4GY w/brown base, dated 1945! $15

Two NOS Sheldon 5R4GT w/brown base, mint in box, $20 ea.

Two NOS RCA 5Y3GT, $15

----- PRE-AMP/INPUT TUBES -----

Four NOS RCA 12AT7, $20 ea.

Four NOS General Electric 12AT7, $15 ea.

Two NOS Raytheon 12AT7, $15 ea.

Two NOS RCA 6BQ7, $5 ea.

Twelve NOS RCA 6SN7GTB, $30 ea.

Four NOS General Electric 6SN7GTB, $20 ea.

Two NOS Sylvania 6SN7GTA, $30 ea.

One NOS Raytheon 6SN7GT, $20

One NOS Westinghouse 6SN7GT, $10

One NOS Dumont6SN7GT, $10

Three NOS RCA 6SL7GT, $25 ea.

One NOS Westinghouse 6SL7GT, $15

One used Sylvania 6SL7GT, $10

Two NOS JAN/Sylvania 6C4WA, $10/pair

One used vintage Tung-Sol 12AU7, $10

One grab bag of 6 used 12AT7 (Amperex, Siemens, RCA, etc.)for $15

----- POWER TUBES -----

Seven NOS General Electric 6V6GT, $15 ea.

Two NOS Sylvania 6V6GT, $15 ea.

----- ODDBALL TUBES -----

We have an assortment of oddball tubes, too many to list, on hand. Contact us with your needs, and we will try to fill your request, at bargain prices.

HARPS & WOODWINDS

All harps are either reconditioned or NOS. Availability limited to stock on hand. Price listed does not include S&H.

Hohner 260/40 Chromonica. Eighties era, reconditioned w/hard case. Key of G. $60

Vintage Hohner Old Standby diatonics, older wooden body style in cardboard box, made in Germany, with real tone! Mostly NOS from late 1960s. Key of G only. $25 each.

Hohner NOS Vest Pocket Harp, smaller wood comb version of a Marine Band, Key of G only, limited supply. $20 each.

Hohner 280/64 Chromonica. Sixties era Professional Model in original plastic case, reconditioned. Key of C. $85

Rare 1950's Kratt Wayne Raney Signature "Talking Harmonica" set with mint Wayne Ranrey harp and red plastic megaphone made to fit together for amplified playing. Clean! Key of C. $150

1950's Kratt Wayne Raney Signature "Talking Harmonica", harp only, the plastic megaphone is not included. Some tarnish on cover plates, otherwise mint, w/red plastic comb. $25

Hohner 270/48 Super Chromonica. Eighties era, near mint. W/hard case. Key of C. $70

Hohner 55/80 Echo double sided tremolo tuned. Eighties era, used but not abused. With funky prewar cardboard box. Keys of C and G. $30

Evette wooden clarinet by Buffet. Comes with case, padsaver inserts, extra reeds, cork grease and good 5RV mouthpiece. Well maintained, recently repadded. Great tone. $150

GUITARS

Telestar

Early Sixties Japanese import, made back before they had a good handle on neck construction. The original bolt-on neck had a truss rod, but that didn't prevent permanent bowing, and it was replaced with another made by the same outfit (Teisco), but with only a "steel reinforced neck" sticker on the headstock. Guess what? The replacement bowed too, though not as badly as the original, and this axe is cool for slide. Along the way the cheesy original bridge disappeared, so an upgrade Ibanez tune-o-matic style was installed. The body is the original gold sparkle finish with the wildest fake tortoise shell pickguard ever. One single coil pickup (white) with tone and volume controls - this is a prime candidate for the "Hound Dog Taylor Tribute Axe of The Month" award! Sounds better than you would expect. Comes with a funky chipboard case, plus the original neck, in case you want to hang it on the wall or do a heat treatment. Photos supplied upon request. $75 plus S&H

Harmony

Mid-Sixties Harmony/Silvertone Stratotone H-46 with double bound body refinished in hot pink. Has a Silvertone headstock badge on the original sunburst finish neck with low action, vintage Kluson Deluxe tuning machines and bone nut. Bridge has been upgraded to a Gibson tune-a-matic style and a Les Paul jack plate installed for reimforcement. Original pancake DeArmond pickups with the tone that counts. Has a Harmony 3-way pickup selector switch and standard white pickguard with original tailpiece. Perfect for the lady guitarist who has the chops. Comes with a rectangular hard shell case. Photos supplied upon request. $225 + S&H

Fender

Late Nineties Telecaster with Fender body, vintage Fender reissue electronics and hardware, aftermarket maple neck with reissue Kluson tuners. Body is white with vintage style black pickguard. Neck has vintage spaghetti style logo and older style round string tree. Serious tone and great looks. Comes with padded Fender gig bag and black Nashville logo strap. Photos supplied upon request. A steal of a deal at $275 + S&H.

GUITAR PARTS

Prices for the following parts do not include shipping.

One vintage Ibanez Model 2000 piezo contact pickup for acoustic guitar $50

One vintage Ibanez humbucker pickup, with cover $25

Two vintage Univox pickup rings, pearloid/black/white, mint $15 ea. or $25 for both

One vintage 60s era Guild black pickguard w/Guild logo, 2&3/8" between p/u cutouts, mint $55

One generic white Strat pickguard assembly w/pickups, pots & switch, from a Hondo II $30

One Hondo II Strat style neck with nut & tuners, rosewood finger board $20

One vintage chrome Harmony Rocket trapeze tailpiece $15

One vintage chrome Harmony "trapdoor" style tailpiece $15

One ebony adjustable archtop mandolin bridge w/nickel-plated thumbwheels $16

Two rosewood adjustable archtop mandolin bridges, nickel-plated thumbwheels $15 ea.

One vintage Harmony Brazilian rosewood bridge for H22 electric bass, beautiful! $50

Vintage Harmony plastic strap buttons, white or black, with screw $3 ea.

Fender solid BLACK pickup covers, fit Duo-Sonic, Musicmaster, Bullet $10 ea.

NOS Vintage white truss rod covers for Harmony/Silvertone guitars $5 ea.

Pair of Gibson straight style pickup selector switches $10 each

One vintage Telecaster chrome bridge cover plate $12

One set Telecaster string ferrules $6

One vintage Stratocaster chrome bridge cover plate $5

Springs for Stratocaster tremolo device $1 ea.

Claw for Fender Stratocaster tremolo device $1

Set of repro Gibson nickel Kluson tuners with pearloid buttons $50

One vintage Kay Kraft mandolin neck, unfinished w/original peghead overlay $30

NOS set of vintage Grover "Sta-Tite" #97N nickel tuners for solid peghead $100

Vintage 6-on-a-plate chrome Klusons, uppers from Harmony 12-string $25

VINTAGE PUBLICATIONS

Record Catalogs

Chess/Checker 1966 LP Catalog, with Artist Discography as of 1966. $10 + S&H

Cadet 1966 LP Catalog, with Artist Discography as of 1966. $10 + S&H

Chess/Checker/Cadet/Cadet-Concept 1969-1970 LP Catalog, with Artist Discography as of 1969. $10 + S&H

Nashboro/Creed/Excello/A-Bet 1969 LP Catalog, with inserts listing WLAC Radio Program and 45 rpm issues. $10 + S&H

Arhoolie, Blues Classics/Old Timey/Raglan 1968 LP Record Catalog. $5 + S&H

Elektra 1967 LP Record Catalog $5 + S&H

Yazoo/Blue Goose undated (late Sixties) LP Record Catalog. $5 + S&H

JAZZ & POP - Most issues are in mint condition. Listed by publication date and cover story. $10 ea. + S&H

12/66 - Chico Hamilton

6/67 - Jazz Is Alive Essay

7/67 - Larry Coryell

8/67 - Flower Power

9/67 - Frank Zappa and Archie Shepp

10/67 - Bob Dylan

11/67 - Tom Scott

1/68 - The Beatles

2/68 - Current Jazz & Pop stars

3/68 - Ravi Shankar

12/68 - Donovan

1/69 - Jefferson Airplane

2/69 - Critics Poll Results

3/69 - Gary Burton

4-5/69 - Creedance Clearwater Revival

6/69 - Jeff Beck

8/69 - Cat Mother

9/69 - MC-5

12/69 - Electronic Music

2/70 - Critics Poll Results

3/70 - Paul McCartney & John Lennon

4/70 - Ian Anderson

5/70 - Grace Slick

6/70 - Arthur Lee

7/70 - Beatles Are Finished

8/70 - Frank Zappa

9/70 - Jim Morrison

10/70 - The Sixties

11/70 - Leon Thomas

12/70 - Judy Collins

1/71 - Roberta Flack

2/71 - Paul Kanter

3/71 - Mick Jagger

4/71 - Paul McCartney

5/71 - The Bee Gees

7/71 - Weather Report

8/71 - Poco

DOWN BEAT - Most issues in mint condition, listed by publication date & cover story. $10 ea.+S&H

8/3/68 - John Lee Hooker Interview

6/26/69 - Mike Bloomfield Interview

2/27/75 - Focus on American Music

4/6/78 - George Benson Interview

4/5/79 - Chicago Blues Musicians

2/86 - Al Di Meola Interview

COUNTRY SONG ROUNDUP - Most issues in fair+ condition, listed by publication date & cover story. $2 ea.+S&H

8/52 - Folk Music's Top Five

1/54 - Ernest Tubb

3-4/54 - Faron Young

5/54 - Hank Thompson

6/54 - Jean Shepard & Ferlin Huskey

11/54 - Hank Snow

1/55 - Jimmy Dickens

3/55 - Eddie Arnold

5/55 - Kitty Wells & Red Foley

7/55 - Homer & Jethro

9/55 - Simon Crum

4/56 - Arthur Smith

ODDS & ENDS

"Introduction to Keyboard" instructional DVD by Lee Davis. Covers everything from sitting position to learning the keys, scales, chords, reading music, etc. in fifty lessons, each separately accessable. New in box, never used. Great gift for the aspiring player. $5 + S&H

"Getting Started on Electric Guitar" instructional DVD by Keith Wyatt. Covers essential chords and scales, practice tips, rhythm techniques, soloing techniques, etc. for Rock, Blues and Country. New in box, never used. Produced by the Fender company for the beginning guitarist. $15 + S&H

Commemorative Penn State ashtray, white porcelain with gold trim, has Penn State seal in the middle and the inscription "CENTENNIAL YEAR 1955" below. On the back is stamped "Mayer China, Beaver Falls" and the number 155. Size is 4 by 5 inches. Just the item for the die-hard PSU fan or alumnus who has everything (almost). $50 + S&H.

 

 

 

Home | About Pete | Books | CDs |