Nashville, TN, United States
About this listing
Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee.Neumann U47 VintageFor sale is a rare vintage Neumann U47 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone. This mic has been used on many high profile artist recordings. It's for sale on behalf of owner Bill Bottrell who has owned this mic since 1993 and used this microphone to record artists like Christina Aguilera, Linda Perry, Tom Petty and more (some specific recordings are listed below). Bill had this mic inspected and serviced as needed by Charlie Bolois in Los Angeles in 2024 who commented "All original capacitors and resistors have been replaced with modern parts, nicely done. Quiet VF14 tube, mic sounds great". We also had our local Neumann U47 microphone expert inspect the U47 with minor servicing as needed including cleaning the capsule. It's tested and fully functional. Beautiful sounding U47 with original BV8 transformer and vintage VF14 tube inside.Some artists this microphone was used on:Rusted Root: “When I Woke” , All Lead VocalsLinda Perry: “In Flight” album, All Vocals plus guest Grace SlickShelby Lynne: “I Am Shelby Lynne” album, All VocalsTom Petty and Heartbreakers: ”For Real” & “Surrender” , Lead Vocals for bothChristina Aguilera: “Save Me From Myself” , Lead VocalsKim Richey: “Rise” album, All VocalsRoseanne Cash: “Black Cadillac” album , All Vocals on Bill’s 6 productionsFive For Fighting: “The Battle For Everything” , All Lead Vocals on Bill’s 9 productionsVan Hunt: “On the Jungle Floor", All Vocals**Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale**
Original PriceC$40,827.21
11% price drop
New PriceC$36,452.87
+ C$313.49 Shipping





