New U47??? - Page 2

elambo · 10th September 2006

I ordered a vintage mic from The Mic Shop and it was garbage. No bass to speak of. I mentioned my dissapointment and another mic was sent. Garbage still, but not quite as shitty. The type of mic I wanted was highly sought after largely for it's original nickel skin and its tube. I made a strong point of ONLY wanting a mic that had these original parts then found out that the membrane was new. I called and asked about it and received a very grumpy message insinutating that I shouldn't have been so picky - that the replacement was done by a very good tech. Who gives a shit?! Then later I was told that the membrane WAS original.

This went back and forth and I STILL don't know what the hell I got. I returned the 2nd mic, then moved my search over to Vintage King and got an absolutely amazing mic, all original, btw.

JOHN · 10th September 2006

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Originally Posted by ziegenh5

Just saw this over on Bill Bradley's website......www.micshop.com......the MS-47.
Looks interesting. Anyone know anything about this mic, heard any rumours, or want to start any????
Sean

Hi micshop
your asking $4,700 for the MS-47 please could post here some jpeg photos of the
inside of your MS-47 so that we can make a better decision in our purchase.

cheers mate.

Rick Sutton · 10th September 2006

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Originally Posted by T.RayBullard;871787

Peter Drefahl is also VERY good. [url

www.drefahlaudio.com[/url]

Agreed. Peter has done exceptional work for me.

JOHN · 11th September 2006

INSIDE PHOTO PLEASE!

T.RayBullard · 11th September 2006

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Originally Posted by JOHN

INSIDE PHOTO PLEASE!

why are you asking here??go to the micshop site and ask him.

T.RayBullard · 11th September 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHN

Hi micshop
your asking $4,700 for the MS-47 please could post here some jpeg photos of the
inside of your MS-47 so that we can make a better decision in our purchase.

cheers mate.

that ISNT Bill Bradley. if you want to address him, do it via his website.

Meriphew · 11th September 2006

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Originally Posted by JOHN

INSIDE PHOTO PLEASE!

Dude... enough with the "INSIDE PHOTO PLEASE!" already.

T. Morgan · 11th September 2006

My experience with the Mic Shop was good....
I bought a U67 from Bill and it sounds great.
Tested it against a friends U67 from Vintage King, they sounded almost same....
both sound wonderful!

Fletcher · 12th September 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Morgan

My experience with the Mic Shop was good....

Glad to hear you had a positive experience [wish I did!!]... then again you're in Nashville, he's in Nashville... if I had been in Nashville at the time when my beautiful C-12 got ass raped by that philistine I probably would have swung by his place and introduced him to the great game of baseball... via several broken ribs, a couple a fvcked up knees, and depending on the adrenaline level of the moment possible fractured cheek bones and/or elbows... there is just something magical about what a Louisville Slugger 13oz. Fungo Bat can do for both infield practice and anger management [a Fungo Bat is lighter than a baseball bat... you get far better bat speed through the hitting zone when used for disciplinary measures than with a heavier 30-33oz. full on "game bat"].

Greg Wells · 15th September 2006

Wow. Yoga? Sex? Lithium?

I bought a U269 from Bill Bradley after Joe Chiccarelli recommended him, and it's truly gorgeous, one of the best mics I've used.

I'm trying out Bill's custom 47 mic for the first time today... so far, very good. I'm renting my fav. Neumann 47 later today (possibly Monday if they can't get it to me today) and comparing.

jumpnyc · 4th October 2006

man you guys got me nervous. I bought a U67 from Mic Shop and it seems to be a great mic. I am getting a rental to check against. Man this stinks - the industry is so small and when you finally scrape the money together to buy something decent you have to worry about getting scammed. That really stinks.

AdamLazlo · 4th October 2006

Well... Andreas at Gefell in Germany turned me on to Bill Bradley saying that he's the person to go to, in the US, regarding my early Neumann/Gefell mics.

I'm sending the mic out tomorrow and I'm not concerned. I guess I won't know until I get it back.

-- Adam Lazlo

RoundBadge · 4th October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamLazlo

Well... Andreas at Gefell in Germany turned me on to Bill Bradley saying that he's the person to go to, in the US, regarding my early Neumann/Gefell mics.

I'm sending the mic out tomorrow and I'm not concerned. I guess I won't know until I get it back.

-- Adam Lazlo

Just make sure your original parts are still in it when it comes back

marking the cap ain't a half bad idea

AdamLazlo · 4th October 2006

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Originally Posted by RoundBadge

Just make sure your original parts are still in it when it comes back

marking the cap ain't a half bad idea

Wow, that's hardcore, even tho I have 3Meg pics of everything including serial numbers, and I'm requesting the old parts back (all documented -- yeah I don't mess around - no matter who it is).

I'm just surprised, overall that Bill Bradley is panned considering he's one of the top people referred regarding repair/mod's on the BLUE/RED site.

Plus to have Bill recommended by the top service-person at Gefell?, that's enough for me.

I'll honestly post my experience with the whole transaction... I still have no worries.

-- Adam Lazlo

jumpnyc · 4th October 2006

He's got a C24 that I was thinking of getting - what could I do to protect myself - or should I just look elsewhere?

JOHN · 4th October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpnyc

man you guys got me nervous. I bought a U67 from Mic Shop and it seems to be a great mic. I am getting a rental to check against. Man this stinks - the industry is so small and when you finally scrape the money together to buy something decent you have to worry about getting scammed. That really stinks.

If you post some inside jpegs of your U67 here i can post some back so you can compare. It is simple to unscrew and look inside try taking off the head grill and unscrew the screws then you can have a look at the capsule, post the jpeg of it here and i will tell you what you need to know

T.RayBullard · 4th October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpnyc

man you guys got me nervous. I bought a U67 from Mic Shop and it seems to be a great mic. I am getting a rental to check against. Man this stinks - the industry is so small and when you finally scrape the money together to buy something decent you have to worry about getting scammed. That really stinks.

dont take a few disparaging quotes to heart.( i talked to Bill, and he didnt offer what I needed so I looked elsewhere).he stays in business so he must be doing something right. Ive heard plenty of bad things about Korby too, but he seems to be doing fine. people are people. they screw up sometimes. everyone does. i like peter drefahl and tony merill personally, but ive heard people complain about Tony too. everyone has skeletons.

jumpnyc · 9th October 2006

I can't go into specifics - but I did some digging this weekend and I am so discouraged by what I found that I am no longer buying vintage gear. The issues, politics, deception - whether purposeful or not - is just too much especially when so much money is at stake. What a massive dissapointment.

JOHN · 9th October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpnyc

I can't go into specifics - but I did some digging this weekend and I am so discouraged by what I found that I am no longer buying vintage gear. The issues, politics, deception - whether purposeful or not - is just too much especially when so much money is at stake. What a massive dissapointment.

What do you mean? please let us know something, anything would help

jumpnyc · 9th October 2006

typical worst fears stuff - you trust a tech - buy a mic - find out the capsule is not original, mic's are faked, power supplies are poorly built/dangerous/ too many horror stories to mention from my brief examination (this is not a bradley specific rant - this is just info I have culled from others in the industry). And Frankly since I lack the experience of handling/repairing/certifying capsules etc. I would rather buy equipment from a current manufacturer - at least there is some accountability.

Mike Jasper · 9th October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Wells

I'm trying out Bill's custom 47 mic for the first time today... so far, very good. I'm renting my fav. Neumann 47 later today (possibly Monday if they can't get it to me today) and comparing.

Greg, did you ever do that comparison?

Jasper

Greg Wells · 9th October 2006

Sure did - we really ran it through its paces. While not identical to my fav. rental 47, it's an excellent microphone and I'm keeping it. I've already cut many vocals on it, female and male, and in the mix stage it does everything I wanted it to. Of all the 47 knock-offs available (though I haven't heard the Wagner) the Bradley mic is darker. I didn't realize that's what I needed until I tried some others in a tracking/mixing situation first. It's kind of impossible to get a bad sound on this mic. It's an instant incredible acoustic guitar sound. I'm really impressed.

Gretschman · 27th August 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletcher

Glad to hear you had a positive experience [wish I did!!]... then again you're in Nashville, he's in Nashville... if I had been in Nashville at the time when my beautiful C-12 got ass raped by that philistine I probably would have swung by his place and introduced him to the great game of baseball... via several broken ribs, a couple a fvcked up knees, and depending on the adrenaline level of the moment possible fractured cheek bones and/or elbows... there is just something magical about what a Louisville Slugger 13oz. Fungo Bat can do for both infield practice and anger management [a Fungo Bat is lighter than a baseball bat... you get far better bat speed through the hitting zone when used for disciplinary measures than with a heavier 30-33oz. full on "game bat"].

Your full of crap !

Bill would kick your Yankee Ass .

There are two sides to every story and yours seems to far Fletched to be true .

How Mature of you to make threats on this web sight .

Go in peace and sin no more

raal · 27th August 2007

just have to say i've sent mics to bill bradley for repair, have bought some too, it has been about 10 years but i have no complaints.

tubbey · 25th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by plush

mr. Bradley is a hustler and a knowledgeable mic man.

His prices, when in chicago, used to be reasonable and we had many good dealings with him.

Now, the prices are sky high beyond all reason---$2400.00 for a pair of km84's??????

bill bradley if a fraud.
Seriously beware.
Sent him a check and "never" received the mic.

walth · 26th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.RayBullard

Tony Merrill of Stephen Paul Audio/Built On Dreams

Peter Drefahl is also VERY good. drefahlaudio microphone service repair reskinning mikrofonreparaturen

OR Thiersch -- Thiersch Elektroakustik

cool

raal · 26th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.RayBullard

Tony Merrill of Stephen Paul Audio/Built On Dreams

Peter Drefahl is also VERY good. drefahlaudio microphone service repair reskinning mikrofonreparaturen

OR Thiersch -- Thiersch Elektroakustik

i know this is an old thread but FWIW my experiences with peter drefahl have been very positive. have not sent mics to tony but he is very knowledgable and a nice guy IMO. have no exerience with Thiersch.

15th September 2006	#40
Greg Wells Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 725	Wow. Yoga? Sex? Lithium? I bought a U269 from Bill Bradley after Joe Chiccarelli recommended him, and it's truly gorgeous, one of the best mics I've used. I'm trying out Bill's custom 47 mic for the first time today... so far, very good. I'm renting my fav. Neumann 47 later today (possibly Monday if they can't get it to me today) and comparing. __________________ www.gregwells.net

4th October 2006	#42
AdamLazlo Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Gilbert (Phoenix), Arizona Posts: 248	Well... Andreas at Gefell in Germany turned me on to Bill Bradley saying that he's the person to go to, in the US, regarding my early Neumann/Gefell mics. I'm sending the mic out tomorrow and I'm not concerned. I guess I won't know until I get it back. -- Adam Lazlo __________________ ________________________ Adam Lazlo Rutkowski - recording http://www.analogelectric.com http://www.myspace.com/adamlazlo

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10th September 2006	#31
elambo Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Up here Posts: 6,180	I ordered a vintage mic from The Mic Shop and it was garbage. No bass to speak of. I mentioned my dissapointment and another mic was sent. Garbage still, but not quite as shitty. The type of mic I wanted was highly sought after largely for it's original nickel skin and its tube. I made a strong point of ONLY wanting a mic that had these original parts then found out that the membrane was new. I called and asked about it and received a very grumpy message insinutating that I shouldn't have been so picky - that the replacement was done by a very good tech. Who gives a shit?! Then later I was told that the membrane WAS original. This went back and forth and I STILL don't know what the hell I got. I returned the 2nd mic, then moved my search over to Vintage King and got an absolutely amazing mic, all original, btw.

11th September 2006	#34
JOHN Gear addict Joined: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON Posts: 326	INSIDE PHOTO PLEASE!

11th September 2006	#38
T. Morgan Gear addict Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 327	My experience with the Mic Shop was good.... I bought a U67 from Bill and it sounds great. Tested it against a friends U67 from Vintage King, they sounded almost same.... both sound wonderful!

4th October 2006	#41
jumpnyc Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 876	man you guys got me nervous. I bought a U67 from Mic Shop and it seems to be a great mic. I am getting a rental to check against. Man this stinks - the industry is so small and when you finally scrape the money together to buy something decent you have to worry about getting scammed. That really stinks.

9th October 2006	#48
jumpnyc Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 876	I can't go into specifics - but I did some digging this weekend and I am so discouraged by what I found that I am no longer buying vintage gear. The issues, politics, deception - whether purposeful or not - is just too much especially when so much money is at stake. What a massive dissapointment.

27th August 2007	#54
raal Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: mexico Posts: 4,959	just have to say i've sent mics to bill bradley for repair, have bought some too, it has been about 10 years but i have no complaints.