Bill Bradley

KingUgly · 29th June 2006

Does this guy actually sell the mics his lists? I mean, a U-67 for $5500? A CMV-563 for $3100?! Is this his "retail" price? What's the extra $1500 he tacks on to the going rate of a mic get you?

thestudioguy · 29th June 2006

When I want to buy a classic mic, or want a mic repaired, I go with Bill. His products are superior, they are better than advertised and his power supplies are rock solid. Close friends of mine just purchased a pair of U67s at seemingly rediculous 2006 prices. Their report: holy grail.

This ain't 1999, they don't make the good ones anymore. You get the best or accept the rest... and send it to Bill to repair anyway.

My 2 cents.

beats workin' · 29th June 2006

the extra $1500 gets you a box.
david lawrence

seriously, if you want to take the guesswork out of buying an old mic (which will cost you a lot no matter who you buy from) Bill is a great source. He really knows his stuff and will take the time to explain it. i've spent a few dollars with him and don't regret it for a second- especially when i listen back to the tracks.

KingUgly · 29th June 2006

Glad to hear it. Thanks for the insight.

hi-res · 29th June 2006

I would not buy a mic from him personally. He pieces together mics a lot of the time. A microphone I bought from him was misrepresented as to the condition. Spent a lot of money and the mic was NOT worth it. His repair work is crappy also. MUCH better sending it to Korby who is great for repairs if you need that. Vintage King has the same or similar prices and their mics are top quality and they are nice to deal with. Bill is not pleasant and very obnoxious. My opinion and bad experience.

ziegenh5 · 29th June 2006

I have a Bill Bradley U67 with his mod that I am very happy with. A good friend of mine just purchased a U67 rebuild from him and he is thrilled, actually I believe his word was stoked. Lately, Bill's prices have been a bit high IMO, but it seems to be a reflection of the market, and it appears he is getting what he is asking.
Sean

rickrock305 · 29th June 2006

never bought any mics there, but whenever a mic breaks it always goes to him for repair. And he does a fine job.

Etnier · 29th June 2006

Wow. He's got two pairs of KM-84's there, at $2500 and $2600.

Really?

I feel a lot richer now.

C/G · 29th June 2006

I priced out some Gefell M582 tube mics from him and his prices were way in left field. I got them from this guy instead: Peter Drefahl at www.p.drefahl@freenet.de If you want something, e-mail him and he will have it or find it for you.

Peter refurbished my M582's, included a brand new ultra quite power supplies that he makes, modded them to fit threaded capsules for far less than what Mr. Bradley was charging.

I never bought anything from the Mic Shop so I can't tell you how Mr. Bradley's repair work is, but I've been a customer of Peters for a few years now.

Etnier · 29th June 2006

Would you please check that URL? Makes my browser even screwier than usual. Thanks!

Plush · 29th June 2006

Bill is a good guy and knowledgeable. I've purchased mics from him in the past.

I don't think he's doing much repair himself--usually he is sending to Korby for repair.

His prices over the last year have crept up too much. Which idiot on here (I'm sure he's here) would buy a KM84 for $1500.00?

As an example, I purchased two KM 53's from him some years ago. I paid $ 800.00 for the pair. Now they are listed at $5000.00 per pair.

Go ahead you mopes--overpay!

Bradley has good 67's, 87's, Km series and M series.

He has good C-12's and C-24's---he knows his stuff----but . . .

tubbey · 29th March 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by hi-res

I would not buy a mic from him personally. He pieces together mics a lot of the time. A microphone I bought from him was misrepresented as to the condition. Spent a lot of money and the mic was NOT worth it. His repair work is crappy also. MUCH better sending it to Korby who is great for repairs if you need that. Vintage King has the same or similar prices and their mics are top quality and they are nice to deal with. Bill is not pleasant and very obnoxious. My opinion and bad experience.

I definitely agree with this statement. I would say Bill Bradley is borderline a fraud from my experience. I sent him a check for the purchase of a mic, and then upon reception, he states "I have decided I want more money." Unethical?

BLUElightCory · 29th March 2011

I had a great experience with Bill when he refurbished a C12 for me. He was very informative and had the mic ready ahead of schedule.

29th June 2006	#1
KingUgly Gear addict Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 341 Thread Starter	Bill Bradley Does this guy actually sell the mics his lists? I mean, a U-67 for $5500? A CMV-563 for $3100?! Is this his "retail" price? What's the extra $1500 he tacks on to the going rate of a mic get you? __________________ Copies have no value. Value is in the uncopyable. -Kevin Kelly

29th June 2006	#2
thestudioguy Gear nut Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 76	You get what you pay for. When I want to buy a classic mic, or want a mic repaired, I go with Bill. His products are superior, they are better than advertised and his power supplies are rock solid. Close friends of mine just purchased a pair of U67s at seemingly rediculous 2006 prices. Their report: holy grail. This ain't 1999, they don't make the good ones anymore. You get the best or accept the rest... and send it to Bill to repair anyway. My 2 cents. __________________ thestudioguy tommy wiggins cleveland, oh www.tommywiggins.com www.myspace.com/thestudioguymastering

29th June 2006	#8
Etnier Gear addict Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Cape Elizabeth ME USA Posts: 317	Wow. He's got two pairs of KM-84's there, at $2500 and $2600. Really? I feel a lot richer now. __________________ John Etnier

29th June 2006	#9
C/G Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,829	I priced out some Gefell M582 tube mics from him and his prices were way in left field. I got them from this guy instead: Peter Drefahl at www.p.drefahl@freenet.de If you want something, e-mail him and he will have it or find it for you. Peter refurbished my M582's, included a brand new ultra quite power supplies that he makes, modded them to fit threaded capsules for far less than what Mr. Bradley was charging. I never bought anything from the Mic Shop so I can't tell you how Mr. Bradley's repair work is, but I've been a customer of Peters for a few years now. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------

29th March 2011	#13
BLUElightCory Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,824	I had a great experience with Bill when he refurbished a C12 for me. He was very informative and had the mic ready ahead of schedule. __________________ Cory Spotts / BLUElight Audio\|Media bluelightaudio@cox.net http://coryspotts.com

29th June 2006	#3
beats workin' Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 724	the extra $1500 gets you a box. david lawrence seriously, if you want to take the guesswork out of buying an old mic (which will cost you a lot no matter who you buy from) Bill is a great source. He really knows his stuff and will take the time to explain it. i've spent a few dollars with him and don't regret it for a second- especially when i listen back to the tracks.

29th June 2006	#5
hi-res Banned Joined: May 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 34	I would not buy a mic from him personally. He pieces together mics a lot of the time. A microphone I bought from him was misrepresented as to the condition. Spent a lot of money and the mic was NOT worth it. His repair work is crappy also. MUCH better sending it to Korby who is great for repairs if you need that. Vintage King has the same or similar prices and their mics are top quality and they are nice to deal with. Bill is not pleasant and very obnoxious. My opinion and bad experience.

29th June 2006	#6
ziegenh5 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 826	I have a Bill Bradley U67 with his mod that I am very happy with. A good friend of mine just purchased a U67 rebuild from him and he is thrilled, actually I believe his word was stoked. Lately, Bill's prices have been a bit high IMO, but it seems to be a reflection of the market, and it appears he is getting what he is asking. Sean

29th June 2006	#7
rickrock305 Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Miami FL Posts: 10,068	never bought any mics there, but whenever a mic breaks it always goes to him for repair. And he does a fine job.

29th June 2006	#11
Plush Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Location: EARS/Chicago Posts: 4,274 2 Reviews written	Bill is a good guy and knowledgeable. I've purchased mics from him in the past. I don't think he's doing much repair himself--usually he is sending to Korby for repair. His prices over the last year have crept up too much. Which idiot on here (I'm sure he's here) would buy a KM84 for $1500.00? As an example, I purchased two KM 53's from him some years ago. I paid $ 800.00 for the pair. Now they are listed at $5000.00 per pair. Go ahead you mopes--overpay! Bradley has good 67's, 87's, Km series and M series. He has good C-12's and C-24's---he knows his stuff----but . . .

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