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ELA M 251: Is It REALLY Worth $23,500? [message #338823]

Sun, 04 May 2008 01:24

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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	ELA M 251: Is It REALLY Worth $23,500? By: J.J. Blair on Sun, 04 May 2008 01:24
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: sui-city on Sun, 04 May 2008 03:13
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: delcosmos on Sun, 04 May 2008 04:34
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: J.J. Blair on Sun, 04 May 2008 10:46
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Sun, 04 May 2008 11:02
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: MagnetoSound on Sun, 04 May 2008 11:14
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Sun, 04 May 2008 11:51
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: MagnetoSound on Sun, 04 May 2008 12:13
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Sun, 04 May 2008 13:26
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: delcosmos on Sun, 04 May 2008 13:54
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Silvertone on Sun, 04 May 2008 06:16
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Klaus Heyne on Mon, 05 May 2008 18:53
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Mon, 05 May 2008 23:22
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: compasspnt on Sun, 04 May 2008 07:36
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: bblackwood on Sun, 04 May 2008 07:39
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: billiard on Sun, 04 May 2008 09:32
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Extreme Mixing on Sun, 04 May 2008 14:48
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Arf! Mastering on Sun, 04 May 2008 16:18
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Markus Sauschlager on Sun, 04 May 2008 18:19
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Sun, 04 May 2008 18:43
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: danickstr on Sun, 04 May 2008 21:31
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Markus Sauschlager on Mon, 05 May 2008 07:01
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Barry Hufker on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:20
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: compasspnt on Sun, 04 May 2008 22:07
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: J.J. Blair on Mon, 05 May 2008 01:29
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: delcosmos on Mon, 05 May 2008 03:18
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Frankenheimer on Mon, 05 May 2008 03:35
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: delcosmos on Mon, 05 May 2008 03:43
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: J.J. Blair on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:33
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: delcosmos on Mon, 05 May 2008 15:58
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: J.J. Blair on Mon, 05 May 2008 16:43
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: kats on Tue, 06 May 2008 10:04
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: Fig on Mon, 05 May 2008 10:55
	Re: is a Ela M-251 REALLY worth $23,500? By: compasspnt on Mon, 05 May 2008 17:13

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