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SwitchTone (Dirty/Clean dual-element harp mic for versatile tone)

The “SwitchTone” is a handmade, professional-grade harmonica microphone designed for players who would benefit from switching between Chicago Blues to clean tones. Built with rugged all-metal construction, a dark hardwood fascia, compact volume control, and terminal-facing jack socket, it houses two separate dynamic elements—allowing you to switch instantly between gritty high-impedance “dirty” blues tone and crisp “clean” tone at the flip of a brass micro-switch.

This unique dual-element design—likely the only one of its kind—delivers unmatched flexibility for stage and studio. Whether you’re chasing fat, overdriven Chicago crunch or articulate, top-end clarity, the Switchable Bullet Mic has you covered.

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Design & Performance Highlights: two mics in one

Dirty-Blues, clean and “switchable” with dirty-blues and clean elements in one mic

Clean Dynamic Element (Medium 30KΩ Impedance)

• Overall tone – Rich, articulate sound with enhanced top-end clarity with no high frequency roll-off at low-mid gain. Light distorted tone at higher gain

  • At low to mid gain – rich, articulate sound with enhanced top-end clarity with no high frequency roll-off at low-mid gain
  • At high gain  – soft and with clean to very light distorted tones (depending on the amp)
• Performance – Not as hot i.e. lower sensitivity but with higher headroom — ideal for clean blues, melody, country, funk, reggae, soul, or chromatic harmonic

• Versatility – Adjust cupping for subtle clean effects, or add gain and reverb for gentle breakup

• Note: the 30KΩ clean element differs from that used in the MixTone: Clean Bullet Mic which has a slightly more powerful, hotter element.

Dirty-Blues / Lo-Fi Dynamic Element (High 40KΩ Impedance)

• At low to mid gain – clean moving to rich and warm saturated  Vintage “Chicago Blues” tone great for diatonic harmonica playing.
• At high gain  – easier to saturate providing increasing grit with maintained warm tones  → lower fidelity, hard harmonic distortion, more compression and “squash” producing a thicker more saturated  Vintage “Chicago Blues” tone.

• Overall tone – Hot signal with full harmonic overtones, strong bass, warm mids, and smooth treble high frequency roll-off. Slightly brighter “Chicago Blues” tone than the “DirtyTone: Blues Bullet Mic”.

• Performance – A hot element with lower headroom for authentic dirty-blues distortion—responsive to cupping and pressure for gritty, low-fi Chicago blues tone

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Ergonomic & Performance-Ready

• Compact size – smaller than a Marine Band harmonica for easy airtight cupping

• Rubber O-ring and knurled head ring – secure grip, even with sweaty hands

• Firm volume knob – prevents accidental changes mid-performance

• Near-silent switching – small brass micro-switch for clean/dirty element changes

• Shock-mount design – reduces handling noise

• Two-stage mesh & foam – minimizes breath noise for cleaner amplification

• Compatibility: Best with high-impedance amp inputs (≥500KΩ / 0.5MΩ)

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Technical Specifications

• Impedance: High 40KΩ & Medium 30KΩ (±10%), unbalanced

• Weight: 143g

• Dimensions: Head 5.0cm, Base 4.5cm, Length 7.3cm

• Housing: Plated for RF/EMI protection

• Standard 1/4″ (6.3mm) guitar jack connectivity with unique kill-position (one click back) cutting power to the mic while retaining firm cable connection

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What’s Included:

• Silverfish Dirty-Blues / Clean SwitchTone Bullet Mic

• Hand-crafted leather sleeve for improved grip, seal, and protection

• Leatherette (synthetic leather) pouch – upgrade to premium leather case available
• User instructions

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Why This Mic Stands Out
If you’re a harmonica player who switches between clean and dirty tones mid-set—or wants the freedom to experiment without swapping mics—this is your one-mic solution. From delicate, articulate melody lines to deep, gritty Chicago growl, the Silverfish Switchable Bullet Mic delivers it all in one beautifully crafted, small and lightweight powerhouse.

Order details

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Goods are sent out within approximately 5-7 working days from receipt of payment. UK orders are sent out by Royal Mail (tracked). Orders to other worldwide destinations are sent standard tracked airmail.

Returns & cancellations Please do not buy to try. Goods delivered correctly and in accordance with your order will not be accepted for credit or refund without good reason.

Please note: Harmonica and cable are for display purposes and are not included.