Hohner Harp Blaster HB52 microphone

The Harp Blaster HB52 is a serious modern microphone using highest quality components. Handcrafted completely out of metal, it boasts a thick die cast body with zinc alloy parts and chrome detailing. Not only will it withstand the uniquely brutal conditions a harp mic can face on a nightly basis; it will do so while enabling vastly superior tone in comparison to other harmonica microphones.

The mic features a volume control utilizing a Bourns® potentiometer and a diamond-pattern knurled chrome knob, making it slip-proof and reliable. If you’d prefer not to have a volume control, it can be disabled internally.

We opted to use an XLR jack, as opposed to an attached cable, a 1/4” jack or a screw-on connector, to avoid a common Achilles’ heel among harmonica microphones. An attached cable can easily suffer a broken solder joint, transforming the mic into a paperweight until it can be repaired. An XLR jack provides better connectivity, that won’t become noisy or fussy over time like a screw-on connector or 1/4” jack, and its internal locking mechanism adds extra signal security – in case the cable gets tugged, snagged, or stepped on. However, the locking mechanism of the HB52’s XLR socket is also easily disabled, if that’s your preference.

As mentioned earlier, this microphone is not delicate. In the throes of performing, you can drop it, kick it, and/or drive nails with it. It is built to be a roadworthy tool. Just do us a favor and don’t submerge it in boiling water, or anything similarly ridiculous. Barring that, it should last a lifetime!

Vintage sound paired with modern precision

• modeled after the sound of legendary vintage harp microphones
• developed with leading harmonica players to meet the most demanding requirements
• state-of-the-art manufacturing for unparalleled consistency
• high-quality components and rugged metal parts for maximum durability

Boutique features meet state-of-the-art manufacturing

• hand-crafted at sE’s very own factory with highest attention to detail
• exclusive hammer painting for a great look and maximum durability
• polished and chromatized grille lets you shine on stage for years
• quality Bourns® potentiometer for precise volume adjustment
• If you’d prefer not to have a volume control, it can be disabled internally
• chromatized, diamond-pattern knurled volume knob for slip-proof and reliable control
• robust gold-plated XLR connector for reliable, loss free signal flow

Gold-plated XLR connector

• Unlike attached cables, the cable can be replaced quickly and easily with an off-the-shelf cable
• In contrast to an 1/4” jack or a screw-on connector, the reliable and proven XLR jack is far more robust, provides better connectivity and won’t become noisy or fussy over time
• its internal locking mechanism adds extra signal security – in case the cable gets tugged, snagged, or stepped on
• if preferred, the locking mechanism of the XLR connector can be disabled
• gold-plated contacts ensure a loss-free and reliable signal connection for years to come