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Post by Johnkenn on May 2, 2018 12:13:48 GMT -6
why does the uptown need all these mods? Weird.most guys who’ve bought em get em “tweaked” $$ I would never think to tweak the Bock right out of the box. Think it’s more the buyer than the mic, the Upton is the latest craze for those who either buy based on buzz or buy thinking this will be the one mic to end all for them. Either group see’s the tweak as an easy route to perfection. That said my next Tube LDC investment will probably end up in Shannon’s hands just because I know what I want and it’s a simple route to get there. I thought it looked cool lol. I figured if I didn't like the capsule, I could have Shannon put one in...that's the route I took and after comparing it to a stock Tele, I saved about $4000.
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Post by ericn on May 2, 2018 12:55:10 GMT -6
Think it’s more the buyer than the mic, the Upton is the latest craze for those who either buy based on buzz or buy thinking this will be the one mic to end all for them. Either group see’s the tweak as an easy route to perfection. That said my next Tube LDC investment will probably end up in Shannon’s hands just because I know what I want and it’s a simple route to get there. I thought it looked cool lol. I figured if I didn't like the capsule, I could have Shannon put one in...that's the route I took and after comparing it to a stock Tele, I saved about $4000. Well, you have kicked enough mics out the door and we have talked about those Frequencies that just rub you the wrong way so I think your more like me you found something really really close to what you wanted and after living with it and having our little Moto Cross demon on speed dial and living with the Upton took it from a damn good clone to Mr Kennedy’s Magic Mic! I was looking at the Cheap Beeznees M49 clone and thinking, buy one see if Denhart knows where the old Sound Summit pair is rent them send them to Shannon and say Make this Beeznees sound like these, please.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 2, 2018 13:10:37 GMT -6
Jeff's 251 still handles that peaky range of mine more elegantly - more creamy...but this mic and Shannon's cap are the best I've had. I'm a problem child, though...
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Post by Ward on May 3, 2018 10:59:21 GMT -6
Dallas's mic is more for the discerning pro user that being a buzz-mic. I don't see any craze associated with it... just an "in the know" select clientele that appreciates an incredible recreation. Dang it, I want one (-ish)
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Post by Johnkenn on May 3, 2018 20:27:02 GMT -6
I would say the Upton is a Lexus...Tele USA Mercedes...real thing Rolls/Bentley
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Post by timcampbell on May 5, 2018 2:06:48 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on May 5, 2018 8:26:45 GMT -6
Man, those mics are sexy...Would love to try one of those out.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 5, 2018 13:07:00 GMT -6
BSA are serious guys, they know what they're doing. They helped me many times when I had my Blackspade UM-17B.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 15, 2018 21:58:05 GMT -6
Hey - if anyone wants one of these - I can blow your freaking mind price wise...bring it...
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Post by aremos on May 15, 2018 22:05:48 GMT -6
Hey - if anyone wants one of these - I can blow your freaking mind price wise...bring it... The Upton ... or the Boy Scoutsof America?
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Post by Johnkenn on May 15, 2018 22:16:11 GMT -6
I have no idea what that means...
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Post by aremos on May 15, 2018 22:36:05 GMT -6
The post before yours was about the BSA. I think you mean the Upton
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Post by Johnkenn on May 15, 2018 22:48:11 GMT -6
Oh yeah - the Upton. Upton thread and all.
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Post by jampa on May 15, 2018 23:29:11 GMT -6
upton funk you up
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Post by Johnkenn on May 16, 2018 20:29:44 GMT -6
I would say the Upton is a Lexus...Tele USA Mercedes...real thing Rolls/Bentley I should adjust this. If you don’t need it to say Telefunken, they’re both Mercedes.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 16, 2018 20:30:17 GMT -6
Just blew somebody’s mind.
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Post by ericn on May 17, 2018 7:59:28 GMT -6
I would say the Upton is a Lexus...Tele USA Mercedes...real thing Rolls/Bentley I should adjust this. If you don’t need it to say Telefunken, they’re both Mercedes. With Shannon’s tweak an S63 AMG it looks like any other S class but wil blow the doors off of just about any thing!
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Post by gevermil on May 17, 2018 20:20:57 GMT -6
does Shannon make a complete mic or just mod ?
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Post by Johnkenn on May 17, 2018 20:51:42 GMT -6
does Shannon make a complete mic or just mod ? He made a short run...Not sure if he has plans to do any more.
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Post by jamiesego on May 17, 2018 21:44:01 GMT -6
Anyone close to Muscle Shoals rent these out?
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Post by Vincent R. on May 18, 2018 20:05:15 GMT -6
If you reach out to Shannon he’ll tell you what he can do and the cost. He’s a super nice guy.
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Post by ttattwa on May 21, 2018 9:58:13 GMT -6
Well I've read all 23 pages one after the other, and just had to register to say that it has been very helpful. I am a musician and I'm looking for an Elam 250/51 mic kind myself, so the Upton is definitely up there. I used to follow the Blackspade mics as well, and John in here talks a lot about them (positively), but I am not sure if BSA (the current brand they use) is as good or even better than before. Their Elam 250 looks beautiful, and with the option of including the GE 6072A and the Haun capsule (instead of Ted's capsule) makes it full on specs. The Upton sounds really nice, so if the BSA sounds as good that would be good for those of us that live in Europe. Any insight will be helpful in that regard.
thanks again for all the knowledge and opinions.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 21, 2018 10:20:12 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum ttattwa. If you're in Europe, BSA would be a good place to look. They've helped me many times, going above and beyond the call of duty to help me get the sound I wanted. The guys there really know what they're doing, and are very reliable. Shoot them an email, maybe there's a demo near you/
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Post by ttattwa on May 21, 2018 11:43:35 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum ttattwa. If you're in Europe, BSA would be a good place to look. They've helped me many times, going above and beyond the call of duty to help me get the sound I wanted. The guys there really know what they're doing, and are very reliable. Shoot them an email, maybe there's a demo near you/ Thank you, I already contacted them and they have been very fast and nice replying back with all the information I requested (there is not much on the web). I'll keep digging but these Uptons, from the clips I have heard, sound phenomenal, really 3D and with everything I am looking for when I search for a 251 sound. By the way, the link has been posted before, but do you know if this is legit and if this guy "analog anonymous" is really working together with Upton to get this mod on the 251? I ask this because he already has the 6072 included in the package and sells it as "brand new": reverb.com/item/9463800-upton-microphones-analog-anonymous-edition-251-tube-condenser-microphone-2018As this thread has been around for a few years, it would be nice to know if all of you that bought the Upton in the early days still have it and still have the same big feelings about it.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 21, 2018 12:01:11 GMT -6
I think Johnken might know more about that ttattwa.
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