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Toshiba Type B ribbon mic
Top of the line; very hi-fi, precision engineering; solid.

This one needs re-tensioning and re-cabling. Comes with a very nice hard case. 3m of Canare Star Quad and a Neutrik XLR connector included.

€900

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Shipping is from Ireland; please take that into consideration. Feel free to PM me for an exact quote to your location. No question will remain unanswered. I’ve been buying/selling gear for many years and I always strive to maintain a copacetic exchange.
 

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National (Panasonic) WM-400
dynamic mic, not fragile
€250

-Rare to encounter out in the wild, Classy Japanese design, super solid build; comes with measurements and a proper case

-Performs something like a cross between the Sony C-350 and the Sennheiser MD-421 —it's a bit more on the Sony-side of that analogy.
 

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Vesta RV-1 Spring Reverb
€425

Pure dubby goodness w/ EQ and limiter. 120V
 

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Matsushita VM Ribbon Microphone (Prototype?)
Big and beefy. Large ribbon type, massive magnets
€390

The model section on the badge is unstamped. Dated 1952. Heavy. The ball joint mount needs a bit of fidgeting as it mostly slips.

Ribbon looks OK but it’ll need re-tensioning. Comes with a beautiful wooden case.
 

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Vintage Matsushita ribbon microphone
Big and beefy, dated from 1952
I also have a lovely vintage AIwa matching transformer 600:50k
that would suit this mic handily.
+€30
 

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AIwa VM-20 ribbon mic

The last in the line of high-class AIwa ribbons. Pristine condition. Tested good; needs a new cable.

€830
 

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Fostex M-88RP
€815
 

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National (Matsushita) condenser mic
with its lovely Samsonite-style case. Rare and classy: €700
 

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I have a few 1980s era National dynamic mics that I love for guitars. Never seen that one before but I bet it is great!
 
I have a few 1980s era National dynamic mics that I love for guitars. Never seen that one before but I bet it is great!
It’d be good for rock vocals and it sure looks good. It’s solidly engineered, that’s for sure: no frills.

As far as I can tell, Matsushita spawned National and Ramsa… then consolidated under the Panasonic brand. Quite a powerhouse, all things considered. Ramsa has some brilliant mics, btw.
 
Toshiba Type B ribbon mic
This one needs re-tensioning and a re-cabling. Comes with a very nice hard case + Canare Star Quad and a Neutrik XLR connector
Some added pics. Stellar engineering, yo.
 

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