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Originally Posted by Michael_Joly  My answer to your questions is based on the fact you're in Europe, Thomann is accessible to you and has a good return / replace policy. Because...
...any of the T. Bone mics could arrive at your door with a sagging ribbon and would need to be replaced. It would be a simple matter to point out this defect to Thomann and get a replacement quickly.
Cascade Fathead mics are inspected for proper ribbon tension prior to shipment, so that's a plus.
But to your question re the three T. Bone mics - my favorite is the RM700 because it has a more open headbasket than the RM100 and a physically less resonant headbasket than the RM500. Plus, it is basically the same mic as the stock Fathead which everyone raves about and like to use on guitar cabs because of its "peak-before-cut" mid to high end response. |
Michael, thanks for chiming in; you're one of the authorities on this very subject. I'll get the RM700 then.
I realise it's a gamble, what with sagging ribbons and other QC issues. My reasoning is like you said; if I can return it easily, no sweat. And the Fathead is currently $219 new (it's one of those things I'd be wary of buying used), so a good deal more expensive once it gets here compared to the €99 for the t.bones at Thomann. Btw., they sure pick some really un-classy, pseudo-americano names for their re-branded discount stuff; how about 'Harvey Benton'?
I'd like to install a Lundahl trafo and do the other mods later.