Don't drink and ebay

[66Atlas]

So I recently sold off a couple of U87s leaving me with a surplus of gear money burning a hole in my pocket.  Combine this with a few too many fingers of scotch and I apparently thought it would be a good idea to own one of these:



At least the sale was based on a low-ball offer I made in my stupor. And despite the vitriol expressed by Uwe I don't find it all THAT bad.  Its better than its flying V predecessor at least, and the finish reminds me of a time when I had more hair.

[Nocturnal]

If you got it for a low ball offer, then you did fine.

[veebass]

So I recently sold off a couple of U87s leaving me with a surplus of gear money burning a hole in my pocket.  Combine this with a few too many fingers of scotch and I apparently thought it would be a good idea to own one of these:



At least the sale was based on a low-ball offer I made in my stupor. And despite the vitriol expressed by Uwe I don't find it all THAT bad.  Its better than its flying V predecessor at least, and the finish reminds me of a time when I had more hair.

Looks great!! Always had a secret desire for one of those.

[TBird1958]

So I recently sold off a couple of U87s leaving me with a surplus of gear money burning a hole in my pocket.  Combine this with a few too many fingers of scotch and I apparently thought it would be a good idea to own one of these:



At least the sale was based on a low-ball offer I made in my stupor. And despite the vitriol expressed by Uwe I don't find it all THAT bad.  Its better than its flying V predecessor at least, and the finish reminds me of a time when I had more hair.

I really like that finish, just wish they were long scale - I'm quite jelly, nice score!

[OldManC]

Nice! If you were blitzed and paid too much it would be bad, but with a low ball you can have fun with it and still have a chance of at least getting your money back (if not more) later if you want.

[Psycho Bass Guy]

If you ever miss that U87 tone, a cheap replacement, though cardioid only, is the Rode NTK tube mic. A/b'ed against a Neumann U87 through a nice mic pre with good reference monitors, the Rode really delivers the goods with only a touch more noise.

Not a fan of the shortie Explorers, but I do dig that paintjob.

[amptech]

Nice score! Explorers look great, this one is no exception!

[Chris P.]

  congratulations!

[gearHed289]

I've got some paint out in the garage.... 

[Dave W]

It takes a few too many fingers of scotch before you like that paint job.

[66Atlas]

Ive done worse things while intoxicated.  At least with this experience I ended up with a bass out of the deal and not the hazey memory of hitting on what I thought was an attractive woman at the time

[66Atlas]

If you ever miss that U87 tone, a cheap replacement, though cardioid only, is the Rode NTK tube mic. A/b'ed against a Neumann U87 through a nice mic pre with good reference monitors, the Rode really delivers the goods with only a touch more noise.

Not a fan of the shortie Explorers, but I do dig that paintjob.

I kept a few U87s, just had too many.  I hear really good things about those NTKs though. A friend has one and he gets a lot of use out of it and the price is attractive for sure

[Highlander]

I've got some paint out in the garage.... 

I was going to suggest judicious use of some rattle-cans... (congrats)

[uwe]

The fin makes it a period piece. At least it'll look good and of its time.