BlowsMeAway is now CLOSED for SPAH 2017!

I will be doing my best to check email, but I may be unresponsive, forgetful or incoherent, or all three.
Please look around the web site! It has a huge amout of helpful information.

If it can wait - please wait until after August 22 - then email me with your questions or orders.
I am my own secretary and I'm not very good at it. I appreciate your patience.

BlowsMeAway products are for everyone from beginner to professional. I'd like you to hear from some of my pro users. However if you just want a product line overview, click here to jump down to that section.

New! February 2017 - Jackson Kincheloe endorses BlowsMeAway Productions' Ultimate 57 microphone.

“I've been using the Ultimate 57 from BlowsMeAway for years, and absolutely love it! The shorter length barrel makes it easy to hold, and the volume knob is a must when using different textures/sounds. I prefer the 57 when playing through my pedalboard, but also love using the Ultimate 545 for blues and rock gigs. Greg is a pleasure to work with, and always gets right back to me if I have any questions. It's no surprise that I see Greg's mics being used by harp players all over the country: they're the best!”

Jackson Kincheloe -- February 2017

May 31, 2016 - Andy Santana endorses BlowsMeAway Productions' Bulletini microphone.

“... and during all that time I searched far and near for the best harp mic I could find. This quest recently led me to Greg Heumann and his Bulletini mic design. I have an impressive collection of very high quality mics from a variety of sources. All cost a lot more than the Bulletini, but what sets this unique mic apart from the rest is its consistency in every amp I use it with. It doesnt matter what amp I use, the sound is rich, round and fat. Even on amps designed for guitar it sounds good, and I can’t say that for the other mics. Not only does it sound great but it’s affordable as well. Quite frankly I love this little mic for its small size which allows for the most wicked cup possible, and its fat sound. I highly recommend the Bulletini to anyone. Lastly Greg Heumann is a good human being with integrity with a capitol "I". And he's a great harp player/singer. The fact that he plays allows him to deeply understand what it takes to build a great design. I highly endorse this fine product and hope you will check it out!”

Andy Santana -- May 2016

Newest Custom Wood Mic endorser, veteran harmonica master Westside Andy loves his new BlowsMeAway Harmonica Microphone.

"I just received my new mic from Greg and upon opening the box I was... well... Blown Away! It was absolutely drop dead gorgeous, a real knock out, a true art piece! but, how does it sound? Let me just say, it sounds as good as it looks! It feels great in the hands and that volume knob, oh my!! Why are you reading this? Go order yours NOW!"

Charlie Musselwhite,6-time Grammy nominee and 23-time Blues Music (aka W.C. Handy) award winner prefers his BlowsMeAway Harmonica Microphones (he has three!) and in-line volume controls.

"The mics Greg made for me have everything I like, want and have to have in a mic. First of all they have great tone. Second, they are very comfortable with easy access to the volume control; the wood shell makes it very comfortable to hold. And, third, they're great looking mics with a lot of class."

Charlie Musselwhite - June 2008

"My sound engineer (Chris Weeda) introduced me to a new microphone for my harmonica a while ago. Although it also takes a good sound engineer to give you the sound you want to hear on stage, I can say I'm very pleased with the Ultimate 58. It's a very nice, light and comfortable microphone. Thanks Greg!"

August 22, 2016 - R.I.P. Toots Thielemans -- you will be deepy missed.

January 2012

For more than 30 years and nine albums, Rick Estrin fronted the jumping, swinging Little Charlie & The Nightcats. The band continues with Rick up front to this day as Rick Estrin and the Nightcats. Here's what Rick says about his BlowsMeAway mic:

"I've been performing for over 40 years and I'm very selective about the mics I use. The mic Greg made for me is great in every way. It has a huge, warm tone. It's light, easy to hold and I really dig the convenience of Greg's smooth "stealth" volume control design. And, if that's not enough, the beautiful, unique look of this mic is pure, unsurpassed class."

Rick Estrin - June 2012

Here's what Mark has to say about his mic:

"My customized BlowsMeAway mic is the lightest, most comfortable, most beautiful , great sounding mic AND piece of handcrafted art I own!!! Thanks, Greg!!"

Mark Hummel - August 2012

Rod chose burl maple, with a double stripe of black stone inlay and a personalized brass grill for his mic. Rod also uses a BlowsMeAway wireless system in his performances. Here's what he has to say:

"Hey Baby. Just used Greg's new personalized harp mic and I'm here to tell ya. Not only is it gorgeous in appearance, but the feel and tone of the mic are as dynamic and punchy as you would want. The volume is a perfect taper and smooth as they come. I can dig it."

Rod Piazza - February 2013

This mic "blows me away". Willie turned to me and asked, "hey is Little Walter here?" Then he said "Wait, is Musselwhite here?" Our sound guys, who are never satisfied, said they really like this mic."

"I've been in show biz a long time so I'm not easily impressed, but when I saw the workmanship that went into this mic I was, literally, "blown away". The attention to detail, the quality and beauty of the materials and, of course, the sound are very impressive indeed. I'm takin' this one on the road! Thanks Greg!"

Kim Wilson - March 2010

Product Line Overview

Custom Wood Microphones

Bulletini Microphones

See the Bulletini Mics page for more information.

The incomparable Aki Kumar demonstrates the Bulletini.

Ultimate Series Microphones

See the Ultimate Series page for more information. Ultimate Series mics are the choice of pros like Toots Thielemans, Ross Garren, Hermine Deuerloo, Billy Branch, Jackson Kincheloe, and Rob Paparozzi!

Wireless Systems

Visit the Wireless Systems page for more information.

In-Line Volume Controls

• Kill feedback instantly
• Optimize for vocals and harp when using the same mic for both
• Adjust mid-performance for quieter harps (Low D comes to mind)
• "Back off" a bit when filling behind anothers' solo or vocal.
• Leave a little headroom for when the guitar player turns up (and you know he will...)
• Turn your amp way up for overdriven sound, and back off at the volume control.
• Walk over to adjust amp without feedback as you approach

These controls are precision machined, hand made and individually tested to withstand the rugged performance environment. I have made and sold hundreds of these controls. For more information, go to the Vintage Control or XLR Control page.

Kalamazoo Amplifiers

The Bulletizer^tm

Custom Work

I also customize and repair microphones and build custom controls, cables and adapters. Please click the links for more information.

About Me

The short story: I retired from my first career and started BlowsMeAway in 2004. I operate my own machine shop, wood shop and electronics lab. I'm the engineering department, the marketing department, the sales department, the shipping department..... you gotta problem? I can take care of it! Perhaps more importantly I'm a performing harmonica player and I use the gear I make. My band, Bluestate, released an album called Duracool which is available on iTunes and here at CDBaby.com. (I am the lead singer - there is harp on about 5 of the tunes.)

I think it is important for your mic builder to be able to "walk the walk." You be the judge.

This is me:

And so is this:

Our recent Customer Survey results are here if you're interested.