Microphones
Hand-Built Microphones for Musicians Who Crave Natural, Honest Tone
Crafted one at a time by a musician obsessed with capturing the sound you actually make—warm, woody, detailed, and alive.
Chester V2
A hand-built cardioid condenser tuned specifically for upright bass. Light, fast to install, and ready to share the natural sound of your bass with your audience.
$449
Explore the Chester →Past builds: before the Chester there was the Milton, a large-diaphragm condenser for acoustic instruments and vocals. It's no longer in production, but the build video is still up.
For Acoustic Players Who Don't Want to Sound Plugged In
Pickups don't capture the real sound of your instrument. Clip-on mics are flimsy. Cheap condensers sound thin. Studio mics sound great—unless you're moving. These mics solve all of that.
Authentic acoustic tone
Low handling noise & excellent feedback management
Hand-built capsules tuned for acoustic instruments
Light, compact, musician-friendly design
Crafted by an acoustic musician
Not a factory. Not a replicated SKU.
Hear a Chester in Action
Basin & Grange @ The Gandy in Ogden, UT
Hand-Built in Small Batches
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do they work with phantom power? +
Yes, 48V phantom power is required.
What if I don't like it? +
30-day return policy. Buyer covers return shipping. Full refund upon receipt.
Where are they made? +
By hand in Highland, Utah (40 min south of Salt Lake City).
How long will it take? +
In-stock mics ship within 1 to 3 business days. If you're on the email list waiting for a restock, the next batch usually takes a week or two, occasionally longer when parts are on backorder.
Is there a warranty? +
Lifetime manufacturing/parts warranty. 30-day audition period. I will repair or make it right.
If You Love Your Acoustic Tone, You'll Love These Microphones
Hand-made and assembled in the U.S.A.
Contact: info@molinellomusic.com · 801-893-1171
— Boyd