| Vintage mic question! u47/u67/u87 and km84/akg 451
I have the possibility of purchasing a few vintage mics. They have all been maintained and I can test them all I want before choosing. If I do purchase, its as much an investment as an instrument! Just wondering what price range Ill be looking at for:
U47- Neumann/telefunken(???) Did they do a 47? I just ran through the locker and didn't really look at the telefunken since I dont have 10 grand for a mic! He says its a 47. I assume it will be XPENSIVE.
U67- not cheap either
older U87s (are the older ones of a better build and/or tone potentially?- I cant a/b with a new one- they dont have any and nor do I.)
AKG 451 with 3 capsules and tilt arm
and finally KM84
There are multiples of everything except the telefunken. Any direction would be GREATLY appreciated. Im looking at overhead/acoustic guitar pairs and vocal mics. And please dont tell me to search- I already did. Prices are market dependent- recent prices would be GREAT!
Thanks
Joseph
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