If you haven't seen/heard it, check out the Miktek CV4.
Variable pattern tube mic (company based out of Nashville)
 
Amazingly versatile.
Sounds great on just about anything (VOs, Vocals, Ac Gtr, El Gtr cab, etc)
Not overly exaggerated on the tube vibe.
On guitar cab, it's particularly surprising... as it maintains that aggressive character you'd typically associate with a dynamic mic (albeit with more detail - which you'd expect from a condenser).

http://stabilitynetwork.blob.core.windows.net/g-tunes/20161030_Harlan_02_NoVerb.mp3
 
This is the take with the reverb removed.

gswitz
Looks like a beautiful Mic, Jim.

I wanted to pickup a world-class LDC... and was leaning toward a U87.
 
Consulted with my buddy Stuart at Sweetwater... and he suggested the CV4.
Read a bunch of positive reviews/comments... and decided to give it a whirl.
Even though it's a variable pattern tube mic, tonally it's in the same ballpark as the U87 (albeit with more versatility).
 
The CV4 isn't as dark sounding as a C12... but it reminds me of that mic in that it's not overly bright... but still captures a very detailed sound.

This'll be fun (but I might need a moment to recover LOL)....
I had a pair of C414b/uls and every time I hear a track with them, I think, "man, I gotta find one or two!" Mine went away in the 2008 foreclosure debacle along with my other 36 studio mics. Highly recommended! I don't know about the current versions, but wouldn't hesitate on the C414b/uls version, at all.
 
Of my current list(8), I would highly recommend the CAD E100s (mine needs repair. It's superbly quiet), the Mojave MA200, the ADK Thor and I am really pleased with my MA101FET, AKG C480b/uls CK61, and Beyer M160 (not a figure 8 -you'd need an M130 for that). They all make me feel great on playback!
   
I did also own a U87 and think, now, I'd either go Pearlman, Peluso (any two will match according to them)or get a pair of the new Warm Audio WA87 ($600!)when they come out. Can't wait to hear/try them! And they're multipatterns!
 
Good luck!
Michael

I've got a pair of C414-XLS mics.
Very versatile... and sound good on many sources
If you ever record drum kit, they're stellar as overheads.
 

When you first replace the tube, does that noise go away?
 

A really versatile mic is the Microtech Geffel M930.  Another LDC but in a small body that will fit inside your palm so it can be placed almost anywhere.  Very even and transparent. 
 
Another one I'm looking at is the new Warm Audio 87.  I should get one in next month and will let y'all know what I think.  If it is anywhere near as good as the Neumann, for $600 it should be a no-brainer.

Looking into my first foray into more expensive mics and looking at the CAD E100S but compared to mics of similar cost it's way heavier.
E100S 610g
C214 280g
AT4033 380g
MK4 485g
KSM32 490g
 
My current mics (SM57/58) are 284/298g so the E100S is more than x2 heavier. I'm a little worried about mic boom droop or balance issues. Is this a problem for mics that heavy? Should I be concerned? I'm currently using stackable Ultimate stands with the round heavy lead bottoms. Any insight you're willing to share? Thx!
 

Penti,
The link doesn't with for me.

I have not yet regretted a Mic for weight.

That said I do need some new shock mounts.

Stands can usually be tightened to do the job. A sand bag for exceptional cases, but make sure it is in the car before you need it.