AT4033 B-stock

[oldboy]

8th street is selling AT4033 B-stock for $275 which seems like a great deal ($75 less than non B-stock). I called and the representative said these are mics that 8th street found to be slightly blemished or dented and were refurbished by AT. So cosmetic damage, but who knows. Anyone had experience with B-stock from 8th street or AT? Any opinions on this deal?

In other news, I went to Guitar Center to audition mics. I found that with the MK219 my falsetto and high notes in general were too trebly, the AKGC3000B made my voice sound muddy (I'm assuming because my voice already has a good deal of mids), and that the KSM27 and AT4033 both sounded pretty good on my voice, with the AT4033 slightly better. Next stop, Oktava MC012s.

- oldboy

 

[Big Kenny]

cheaper everyday on ebay, if you like it, get it. I have one and use it on vocals and acoustic with regularity
I like the 4033 better that the 4040, has more punch
IMHO
In His Name
BIG
There's one on there now at
$217

 

[lbcstudios]

what u might want to try....

you know how ppl set reserves on the bids? well most companies do this to new items, because they dont want to get screwed if the bid doesnt go high. Wait for one of these to happen... then call the place and tell them u will buy it for the reserve price. just a thought... ive done it once with a AT 4040... i got it for like 40 bucks less than the normal price.good luck

 

[oldboy]

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to make one last ebay attempt and then make the call if the reserve isn't made. I have a feeling the reserve is ~300.

- oldboy