"playon" playonATcomcast.net wrote in message
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On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:56:15 +0200, "Predrag Trpkov"
wrote:


"Rob Reedijk" wrote in message
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Predrag Trpkov wrote:
Bang & Olufsen BM-5 vintage stereo ribbon mic with
Stephen Sank RCA 44BX mod. The mic is in a good condition and is
currently
in the U.S.

1500 USD or best offer.

Wow! My BM5s still have original ribbons in good shape and I don't
think
I could get $1000 for them.

Stephen does good work though. Too bad there are no replacement
ribbons
available for old B&O mics. And Royer has no interest in servicing
them.

Rob R.

With Stephen's RCA 44BX mod, this mic should be worth more than 1000 USD.
I'm open to reasonable offers.

Why? Can't you buy a real RCA for that kind of money? It's a great
sounding mic, but I bought my B & O with a blown ribbon for about $300
and had Steve do the mod which I think cost another $175... so mine
cost less than half of your asking price. I seriously doubt you can
get a grand for yours but if you think so why don't you put it on ebay
and see if anyone will go for it.

Al

Thanks for giving me a chance to further clarify my position, Al.

The BM-5 is a stereo mic, so I believe a pair of real RCA 44BXs should cost
much more.

This seems to be the latest Ebay auction.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=5714525 6
21&rd=1
Over 800 USD + shipping.

The Stephen Sank 44BX mod for B&O BM-5 costs 250 USD + shipping.

Nevertheless, it looks like this mic is worth less than I was told it should
be. It happens. I'm still open to reasonable offers, though.

Predrag