Wooden microphone boxes/cases--sources?

[soapfoot]

It seems pretty difficult to get a reasonably-affordable wooden box for a C12-sized microphone right now.

AMI/Tab-Funkenwerk is out of stock and isn't getting good date projections from their supplier. Studio939 doesn't seem to have C12-sized in stock at the moment; Beesneez doesn't seem to offer that size, either. Telefunken-USA wants $400 for a wooden mic box (looks similar to others, except includes their branding and logo--not a plus for me). They're nevertheless showing out of stock as well.

Any other ideas or places to check?

I'm also in the market for a box/case that'd be a good fit for an Altec M11 "coke bottle" if anyone has any ideas.

 

[vintagelove]

It seems pretty difficult to get a reasonably-affordable wooden box for a C12-sized microphone right now.

AMI/Tab-Funkenwerk is out of stock and isn't getting good date projections from their supplier. Studio939 doesn't seem to have C12-sized in stock at the moment; Beesneez doesn't seem to offer that size, either. Telefunken-USA wants $400 for a wooden mic box (looks similar to others, except includes their branding and logo--not a plus for me). They're nevertheless showing out of stock as well.

Any other ideas or places to check?

I'm also in the market for a box/case that'd be a good fit for an Altec M11 "coke bottle" if anyone has any ideas.

I am sure you can find nicer than this, but this link will give you an idea. They are wine bottle boxes. I bought one years ago for an RCA ribbon so that it could be stored in an upright position. Looks really nice to be honest.


https://www.amazon.com/Marketplace-Single-Bottle-Wooden-Twine/dp/B00VYBUV5I?th=1

here’s a nicer one

https://www.amazon.com/CASE-ELEGANC...fb-9080-ed2c45976079&pd_rd_i=B01I2K2PSE&psc=1

another style

https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Storage-box-Lid-Keepsakes/dp/B077VY2WJK/ref=psdc_1063278_t3_B07VF8YM8D

 

[soapfoot]

Excellent thought; even if a bit oversized, seems like a solid temporary solution at a minimum.

 

[TLRT]

I have spare chinese boxes and we can do any custom boxes too locally(EU)

 

[ccaudle]

This is from a hobby and craft store popular in the southern US. You will probably want a better latch, and will want to paint or stain and clear coat it, but not expensive:
unfinished wooden box at Hobby Lobby

 

[soapfoot]

I have spare chinese boxes and we can do any custom boxes too locally(EU)

Good to know! Unfortunately I'm in the US (with no plans to be in the EU until early next year).

 

[soapfoot]

This is from a hobby and craft store popular in the southern US. You will probably want a better latch, and will want to paint or stain and clear coat it, but not expensive:
unfinished wooden box at Hobby Lobby

Thanks for the tip! I wonder if competing craft stores (e.g. Michael's, etc) have similar products?

 

[ccaudle]

I wonder if competing craft stores (e.g. Michael's, etc) have similar products?

Similar, but I don't know if they have anything with the same dimensions. Here is one for example that is only 8" long instead of 13", so not sure that a C12 would fit:
unfinished 8.4" x 5.3" x 3.4" box at Michaels

You can look through their wood box category, but you have to wade through a lot of stuff that isn't what you are looking for:
wood boxes at Michaels

 

[GeorgeToledo]

bamboo wood…this looks very similar to what’s typically used aside from it being bamboo.

https://a.co/d/cxTgNkd

metal archival
https://a.co/d/824UglI

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3137780701...uid=96X92KdvQ-6&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I think that, in general, “card archival boxes” will have similar dimensions and qualities to what you’re looking for.

Too bad the generic OnStage brand wood mic box isn’t available.

 

[Tubetec]

I dug out a Tbone SCT-2000 I got a little while back , simply by removing the foam partition and underlay from the case slot I was able to fit my whiskey presentation box inside ,its a perfect fit to the mm , not only that but the foam parts I removed I can reuse inside the mic box as cushioning . the space where the cable and windsheild was stored becomes the space for the wooden box , the cable fits in the space on the left .
I'll show a photo tomorrow to illustrate better.

 

[Tubetec]

For T-bone SCT-2000 owners its as good a reason as you can get to go out and buy a bottle of good Irish single malt whiskey ,
With a wipe of french polish on the outside it'll look Neumanns relick'd 400 euro job
Cheers .

 

[Tubetec]

linkage:


Of course its a TBone Walker song ,

 

[Tubetec]

I might be able to check out if they guy has any duffed up boxes down at the distillery , chances are they go in a skip . Could be a nice little earner . fix a hinge or two , or maybe a few spots of filler to get rid of the dings , then a wipe with french polish , what would that be worth ?