T-3 crystal or CM

harpslinger · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:25 am Post subject: T-3 crystal or CM

Hey guys.
I have some T3 shells and a number of old crystal elements. I have one very nice astatic crystal element that is alive and kicking. Most are too weak to sell and I am not into unloading stuff on unsuspecting buyers (do unto others...). This one is strong and clear. Should I put it into the T3 shell with connector and volume? or should I sell it by itself and put a CM/CR in the shell. I need to get as much as possible for them. I traded my first born for some shells and elements and now I have to get him back before my wife finds out.
any advice would be helpfull.
Thanks Shocked

Cumberland · Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 85 Location: Cumberland, IN

Hey Slinger.........I just figured out who you are.............. Very Happy

Boy that one is tough one. Just my opinion........I'd stick a CR in it. T3's don't bring big money typically, at least right now. So by adding a good CR in it and polish it up nice and purdy, you've got a better shot at getting better money.

I'm not a big fan in adding VC's to T3's.........there's something about busting into that great chrome and there's really not a good place to put it. Do you have the little stem for it as well? The T3's bring a bit more money with the stem and a good cord.................

Just my .02 cents...........

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harpslinger · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:18 am Post subject: T-3's

Thanks Jeff.
I have 3 all with the stem. One I have had for at least 10 years and it has a chrome piece with an on off with and a switchcraft connector that screws onto the small stem. one has a long chrome addition to the stem with a cord coming out the back. the other just has the small stem. Do you think I will get more for the crystal element just on its own. I personally prefer the Cm's and Cr's?

angerboy · Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 8

I would keep Astatic crystal. Those are just going to get more and more rare as time goes on. I think the prices will continue to go up. Right now, things seem to be dropping in price, I would try to weather the storm and hope that the people you sold your son to will raise him right. Wink

I don't know if I would go to the expense of adding a volume control.

gheumann · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:58 am Post subject:

If its any help I just sold a T3 in medium shape (someone had already removed the lower part and filled the slot with a screw-on connector plus a piece of black foam) - with a nice CM element in it, for $169. I think that was a fair price. The mic has the advantage of being smaller than a JT30 or Shure Bullet.
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harpslinger · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:33 am Post subject: Thanks

Great advice guys.
Thanks.
Your right angerboy, I just hope he still recognises me when I finally do see him again

Cumberland · Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 85 Location: Cumberland, IN

I just recently picked up my first T3 in a trade........so far, I'm thrilled. My only complaint is that they're slicker than snot.......I hate to even dream it, but it may be in line for a powder coat job............

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1bluzboy · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:43 pm Post subject:

I recently had Greg add a screw-on connector to the stem on one of my T3's, and then I put an MC151 in it. This way I can add my Blowsmeaway inline VC, and leave the shell original. You can't beat having the option to add a VC by simply screwing one to the bottom of your mic, and mine has served me well for years already. I'm not affiliated with Greg at all, just a happy repeat customer.
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harpslinger · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject: Looks beauty.

OUCH!
Powder coating can be beautifull but look at that baby.
Nice picture by the way. I have been thinking of using some type of invisible coating on the front to give grip. I have used a kind of electrical tape before.
It is not the normal tape it is black but it is thick and has no shiny side so the rubber is grippy. It is not sticky at all but allows you to grip the slippery chrome. I have been thinking of using invisible band aid. I have no idea if it will work. I also thought of a temporary masking liquid used to brush on to surfaces. I think it is latex. the beauty of someting like that (if it works) is that it is easily removable and invisible.
Let me know what you decide to do.

harpslinger · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject: just to clarify

What I meant by invisible bandaid is liquid bandaid.

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