| ELA M 251: Is It REALLY Worth $23,500? [message #338823] |
Sun, 04 May 2008 01:24  |
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 J.J. Blair
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One is listed on eBay for that much right now. Do you really think somebody will buy it at that price, and do you really think these mics are worth that much money? I don't.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Telefunken-ELA-M-251-E-mint-vintage-orig inal_W0QQitemZ220231243364QQihZ012QQcategoryZ64449QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Offered for sale is a spectacular, all-original, vintage Telefunken ELA M251 E. I have owned this microphone for about 12 years, having purchased it from the family of an audio engineer who passed away. As I understand it, he purchased this 251 new, 50-some years ago, and used it very scarcely before getting out of the business altogether.
This is not a USA replica. It is a completely authentic, vintage, original 251 in like-new condition, with only the tiniest of nicks anywhere on it, and a very minor bit of scuffing on the swivel/stand-mount. It sounds absolutely incredible. This is easily the finest example of a vintage 251 I've ever seen or heard anywhere. Over the years, I have satisfied my curiosity by comparing it to some other good 251s in other studios. If you're looking, you probably already know what you're looking at, but this is truly a mic of a lifetime, and an investment sure to appreciate in value. Please feel free to contact me with any and all specific questions, which I will do my best to answer thoroughly. You can also contact me and I'll provide a phone number if you'd like to discuss any aspect in depth.
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| Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? [message #338892 is a reply to message #338859 ] |
Sun, 04 May 2008 13:54  |
delcosmos
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Registered: January 2007 |
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Well, I disagree, I don't have more money than common sense, obviously I woud like to pay $1000 for a mic like this, but these days it's impossible.
If you are a producer, recording engeneer, musician, COLLECTOR and you also have the money to get one of these baby's, what's the problem with that? Even more if you work every day on projects that worth having a mic of this level.
This is an investment that grows up every year and also sounds fantastic.
Best regards.
delcosmos.
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| Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? [message #338897 is a reply to message #338823 ] |
Sun, 04 May 2008 14:48 |
Extreme Mixing
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Registered: April 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA |
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Wow. If ever there was "recording engineer porn" those pictures of that microphone are it!!! I'd rather look at that than a Scandinavian girl on a bearskin rug.
Sadly, same as with the Scandinavian girl, it's too much money for me...
Steve
Steve
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| Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? [message #338908 is a reply to message #338897 ] |
Sun, 04 May 2008 16:18 |
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Arf! Mastering
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Registered: June 2004
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Musicians make similar investments in violins, celli, etc. An instrument from the 19th Century can run in the hundreds of thousands, yet they are played daily, and when the time comes to sell, the investment is recouped. Some instruments do end up in collectors cases, but if unplayed for too long, they can lose their sound. I wonder if the same holds for a mic like this. Does it lose that magical tone if it sits idle for too long?
Then there are collectors wines that are undrinkable yet fetch many thousands for a bottle. The only function of such as bottle of wine is that someone might be willing to pay even more for it down the line.
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