cheddatom Posted 16 hours ago Author Share Posted 16 hours ago 6 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: I was going to suggest sacrificing a cut-up tennis ball over the grill, but if even a 'pop'-shield is no good for 'looks', he'll just have to carry on his amateur dentistry. Vanity, eh..? I think the image of an act is very important. I'm not sure it's vanity in the context of a stage show? Either way a 58 with a big foam wind shield is not going to look "cool" to the audience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago Maybe change the style of mic? Go for one on those 1950s looking ones. Still looks cool, perhaps even cooler than an SM58 (YMMV), and reduces the teeth on grill potential as it’s a different shape altogether. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 28 minutes ago, cheddatom said: I think the image of an act is very important. I'm not sure it's vanity in the context of a stage show? Either way a 58 with a big foam wind shield is not going to look "cool" to the audience Gum shields, then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago 1 hour ago, cheddatom said: ........ I personally agree with him on the look of a windshield, it's very much not rock and roll! here's Axl Rose not being rock n roll at all....😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago What about swapping the mic for something he can't actually get in his mouth / reach with his teeth? Several colours are available 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted 15 hours ago Share Posted 15 hours ago (edited) I have an old Thomann / T.Bone copy of the Shure Super 55 and it's actually pretty good. Mind you I've never tried a real Super 55 but the internals are supposed to be very similar / the same as a BETA 58A. RRP is £265 these days, but Thomann have them for £205 https://www.thomann.co.uk/shure_super_55_deluxe.htm EDIT - Shure do a cheaper one that looks similar at about £155 - the SH55 too. Edited 15 hours ago by fretmeister 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago Or try a SM7b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago 17 minutes ago, Bolo said: Or try a SM7b Great recording mic, not great live though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago (edited) 5 minutes ago, fretmeister said: Great recording mic, not great live though. Haven't tried mine live yet. Seems to have fairly good off axis rejection. Works fine in the rehearsal room for a old school thrash metal band. What is the issue on stage? Edited 11 hours ago by Bolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago Maybe you could try aversion therapy. Smack him in the mouth with the microphone at regular intervals during rehearsal (say, five times after every song). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago I'm an anarchist; I do as I think fit, and accord this freedom to others, of course. If the bloke wants to bash his teeth on the mic', despite others trying to help, let him; it's his choice. I don't understand it, but... if that's what he wants... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago As for foam pop shields not being "rock n' roll", most punters aren't going to notice in a pub or club. The obvious point is that you don't need a pop shield the size of a football. Thin foam ones are available, believe it or not. Not much use as pop shields, but they will protect the gnashers from impact. Incidentally, old geezers aren't rock n' roll, either (I speak as an OG), no matter how hard they try to pretend they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago On 02/11/2024 at 12:02, cheddatom said: Our singer apparently hits his front teeth on the grille of his sm58 beta. Is there a replacement grille that looks the same, but isn't made of rigid metal? I've had a search but can't find anything. He can't be the only one with this issue!? Why is this your problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago On 02/11/2024 at 13:02, cheddatom said: ...He can't be the only one with this issue!? He's probably the only one daft enough to still have this 'problem' for so long. Most other folk learn, evolve and move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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