Thank you for your excellent video. I am doing the same as you and will use the same colors you recommended for the base as well. These are quite beautiful microphones, almost like a work of art. Should be a fun project. Thanks!
Good refurb however I would suggest n the future taking the PTT mechanism out of the neck and burnish the connections as they oxidize over time. I have done a few of these in the past. Sei chrome does an amazing job on the chrome. I'm about to wrap a base with vinyl car wrap. we will see how it turns out.
Hello, great video. Would you know what the numbers and letters are on these Astatic microphones? T-UP9 and all the others? I have looked all over and can't find anything on it? Suree would be nice to know what these numbers and letters are on the mic stickers! Thanks.
The G Stand was introduced in January of 1938. The "G" came from "grip-to-talk" as the first few ads referred to the G Stand. In the 1950's the wiring changed to 3 conductor and the stand became UG for Universal Grip (the PTT lines was adaptable to different control circuits) In the 1960's a transistor amp was added inside the base. The stand then became TUG (the T was for transistor amplifier) The 8 and 9 (TUG-8) denoted the different amplifier boards
@@revivingretro I have a few D104’s, plus 2 and 3’s. All in rough condition. Your video is inspiring me to look at repairing them. Vintage equipment can’t be replaced IMHO. Nostalgic none the less.
I have an Astatic Silver Eagle and want to use it to record segments for my podcast. How can I modify/adapt it for that? Is that a service you provide?
you ruined the base with that chemical… a Brillo pad would have cleaned everything. the cord is 40 plus years old and it’s brittle, the wires inside are brittle too.
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Good paint job. I didn't know what to call that paint until you said "Hammer" like finish.
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Thank you for your excellent video. I am doing the same as you and will use the same colors you recommended for the base as well. These are quite beautiful microphones, almost like a work of art. Should be a fun project. Thanks!
Excellent refurb!
Good refurb however I would suggest n the future taking the PTT mechanism out of the neck and burnish the connections as they oxidize over time. I have done a few of these in the past. Sei chrome does an amazing job on the chrome. I'm about to wrap a base with vinyl car wrap. we will see how it turns out.
Hello, great video. Would you know what the numbers and letters are on these Astatic microphones? T-UP9 and all the others? I have looked all over and can't find anything on it? Suree would be nice to know what these numbers and letters are on the mic stickers! Thanks.
The G Stand was introduced in January of 1938. The "G" came from "grip-to-talk" as the first few ads referred to the G Stand.
In the 1950's the wiring changed to 3 conductor and the stand became UG for Universal Grip (the PTT lines was adaptable to different control circuits)
In the 1960's a transistor amp was added inside the base. The stand then became TUG (the T was for transistor amplifier)
The 8 and 9 (TUG-8) denoted the different amplifier boards
@@revivingretro wow., very interesting. That pretty much sums up my question! Thanks for the reply. Thank you. 73- 160 South Central MI. 📡
Good video, I think a new mic chord would have been nice! Thanks
Blessed love my brother, can you help me get two head crystals for my two D104 microphones down here in Jamaica west Indies, please an thanks !!
when you got the clean the head what polish and what was liquid used with tin squares
I use Harris 30% pure vinegar with the aluminum foil. Careful with this stuff. Wear gloves and use in ventilated area. I use Blue Magic metal polish.
Where can I source the stand? I just bought one online and it was painted with crazy designs
great stuff even if i dont like astatic stuff. :) have you ever rebuilt any of the turner desk mics? the Plus 3 or plus 2?
@@revivingretro I have a few D104’s, plus 2 and 3’s. All in rough condition. Your video is inspiring me to look at repairing them. Vintage equipment can’t be replaced IMHO. Nostalgic none the less.
Where did you get the screws for the head?
Where do you find replacement parts and supplies?
I have an Astatic Silver Eagle and want to use it to record segments for my podcast. How can I modify/adapt it for that? Is that a service you provide?
Would you fix my mic, and how much would charge?
Thanks for the great video. I will be following this process very soon. One question - what was the fluid you used with the aluminum foil?
Vinegar
I just got a non powered version of this mic. Needs some TLC, but should look pretty good when I am done with it. Great vid!
@@revivingretro thanks!
Excellent work! Do you accept mail ins?
Sorry, I only do these projects for fun and move on to the next. Thank you for watching and the nice comment.
Hokey rebuild unless switches are burnished and 5mfd. capacitor replaced on PCB.
Omg. Never lay the mic down on the head. 😖
you ruined the base with that chemical… a Brillo pad would have cleaned everything. the cord is 40 plus years old and it’s brittle, the wires inside are brittle too.
He didn't ruin it, he just did not put enough paint on it to get the hammered appearance.