Mod Bod


My precious.

Congratulations on your choice. I think it was the best decision to make. I got one too about a year ago and love it. Many folks bash the newer U87ai over the vintage U87. I had a vintage one for a week and liked my new one better (blind test BTW). I also have a KSM27. The KSM27 is a gem of a mic for it's price. You must try the SM7b too.
 
I'm glad you were able to predict your eventual GAS outcome as this will have undoubtedly saved you one or two purchases prior to your endgame mic.
 
I'm also with the fewer pieces of quality gear gang. I have Portico 5012, 5016 and a Sytek. I can't see me ever moving from this. Same with comps, I have a Mohog (1176-type) and an API 2500. That'll do for me. Mind you, I'm keen to perhaps explore the Opto side of comps to see if I'm missing anything. However, the recent price increase of LA2As have me leaning more towards a Distressor instead - which I know only mimics Opto.
 
I'm trying to get my GAS down to just plectrums - wish me luck. 
 
 
Stewart

Finding a reasonably priced LA2A took me about a year. I picked it up for $1800. This after tracking Craigslist, ebay and several other sites like Vintage King, Primal Gear etc. almost daily. Found one, of all places, at a Guitar Center and in mint condition.

Middleman


Finding a reasonably priced LA2A took me about a year. I picked it up for $1800. This after tracking Craigslist, ebay and several other sites like Vintage King, Primal Gear etc. almost daily. Found one, of all places, at a Guitar Center and in mint condition.

Cheers Middleman. I'll probably go down the same route - if I can find one that is.
 
With regard to small selections of quality gear and the way the business is going, I reckon it may be hobby based 'would-be' pro enthusiasts who may become sought after and get good reputations in their geographical areas. This being especially so if their gear is good and matches their talent, experience and service delivery. Musicians who previously didn't give a hoot about recording gear are now a lot more knowledgable about gear and beginning to be fussy about this in regard to where they record. 
 
Having said this, I reckon there will still be a number of bigger studios around, albeit perhpas to a lesser degree than currently. Who knows though.
 
Stewart