used 421 caveat

["anti:clockwise" <anticlockwise@tensionheadache.org>]

as regards used 421's -

just want to say that i think the world of 421's. i also know that they're 
the world's
#1 leading "most-dropped-microphone-ever" owing to their uniquely 
frivolous 
mounting; clip which makes it very easy to position this mic at/near drums 
- or down on the floor, hard.

def. an ownable mic, but purchasers of used 421's should look very 
carefully at the housing of the unit they're planning to buy.

what dennis said was:
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:54:11 -0500
From: "Dennis Leas" <dennis@mdbs.com>

Good advice, Michael!
I also use SM57s alot. They work fine. In most situations I prefer one or
two Sennheiser MD421 mics, though. I bought some used '421s for a good
price, not much more than a '57 a few years ago. You might check around.
Dennis Leas