Mic Boom Alternatives?

[ghetto3jon]

hello. the singer in my band just dropped nearly $200 on a shure 55 (elvis mic?), because they are very cool looking. he wants to use it it shows, but here's the problem: it looks stupid on a traditional boom stand (the whole 'retro' thing is lost), but it does not protrude on its own like a sm58 would, so it's too hard to reach with your mouth and play guitar when it's on a straight stand.

so my questions may be a little unusual, but does anyone know of any boom alternatives that may retain the classic look of the 55, but at the same time make it easy to sing into a 55 and play guitar at the same time? any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[ghetto3jon]

i found this:

http://micstands.com/angledstand.htm

but it's a bit pricey. does anyone know where i can find one for less $$?

 

[Rhythmschism]

Just buy a $5 beater boom stand and defile as needed to achieve the "I don't care how my mic stand looks" look.

 

[ghetto3jon]

i don't get it.

 

[Drummer4Life05]

Hit eBay, get an old/used boom stand.
File it a little to give it the "I don't care how my mic stand looks" kind of feel.

 

[nat g.]

retro booming

How about a gooseneck on the end of the (chrome, naturally) straight stand? That would likely get him just enough clearance to play guitar and look cool at the same time.

 

[DJL]

I'd also suggest checking out a gooseneck and see if that does the trick for you.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I'm with DJL. Get a short gooseneck. If that ain't retro, what is?-Richie

 

[brich2929]

The old Atlas Sound boom stands are nice (In chrome), sturdy as a tank and found on Ebay from time to time very reasonably!