What's a really good sounding budget U47 clone?

The Warm is very good for the money.

And resale is a joke, they’re very affordable secondhand.

It has to be a UK purchase, US self imports are crazy expensive.

if you bought from say Sweetwater and shipped to Chad, ah, couldn’t he just list cost of mod on export docs ?

Well, I shouldn't be spending any money really!

But I'd like to keep it around about £1K tops.

I checked the import costs and the SA-47 mk2 would cost me £2,200!

That's too much - especially as I already have a Wunder CM7.

This is to be something I can use a lot and not be too precious about - turned on all day long when I'm writing and also for guide vocals when arranging.
So I want something decent sounding in a 47 style - but not too expensive.

The Warm WA-47 does seem to fit the bill - cheap replacements tubes and actually I've read mostly vocal positive reviews!

Or ....

Maybe I should save up and Bey an SA-47 or Beez Neez BU47 and perhaps end up for something I can track with that's a nice alternative to my Wunder CM7,
especially if it has a K47 as an alternative to the M7 in my CM7.

Why do all things pro audio end up with "mission creep"

Cool ....

But UK total import costs adds 33% to the price!

This looks great but it's way more than I want to spend - I'm not looking to out do my Wunder CM7.

shop.funky-junk.com/shop/recording/microphones/condenser/tube/beesneez-tribute-1-condenser-microphone-u47/

Still I imagine it sounds fabulous.

Actually, just checking even the BU47 is over £3,000!

not saying it sounds like a 47 and it doesn't even have tubes... but you seem to be looking for a 47 that is not a 47 (in price anyway) so I'll again mention the Chandler Type L if you can get a demo on one.  It has character.  It surprises me often.  It is slightly mid-forward and has a smooth top (even more so on the B setting) and it pairs nicely with a 1073 type preamp.  It's available in Europe and below $1K (new with a warranty, no mods required) -- www.thomannmusic.com/chandler_limited_tg_microphone_type_l.htm

I've not heard of this mic -

Thank you, I will check it out.

I was really impressed by the Heiserman Type 19. If I had a grand and wanted something in the 47 ballpark I'd probably get one of those or one of the 3U options. I also have an Oktava 219 with an Arienne Audio flat k47 that I very much enjoy using, but it was a fun DIY option. Still, price performance is good.

This is one where I would says the mod is more “ what the designer intended.” Over the years through our conversations on everything from $100 compressors to state of the art mics, I have come to understand that Chad doesn’t spec an upgraded part without a reason. The stock Warm is pretty impressive for the $, but I always have wanted to hear it how Chad intended.

BZ has a better capsule/probably better stock tube too.
THT fortunately already has M88.
We still need more MORE!
Chris
P.S. Would also pick Heiserman over Warm too.