What Microphones did Chet use?
One thing to keep in mind about Chet’s tone and sound on his records is the microphones he used with the Standel. He liked an RCA 44 ribbon mic. He also used a Neumann 67, an RCA 77 dx, and an EV RE-15, and I’m sure others that I don’t know about. The Neumann 67 may be the best microphone ever made and there are many pictures of him using it during the 60’s. It makes a big difference what mike you use on an amp when you record. An EV RE-15, is an excellent mic also. They don’t make them anymore but you can find them around in music stores and on ebay. After Scotty Moore gave him a RCA 44 ribbon mike he used that mike all the time.
