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Up for sale is a pair of rare, vintage George A. Starbird Model 180 professional studio-grade microphone stands. "Starbird" mic stands were a staple in 1960s recording studios during the golden-era of music and remain an essential studio tool today. If you've ever been nervous about hanging an expensive microphone on a stand, fear no more; these Starbird stands are built for holding a $10,000 microphone ten-feet in the air if desired. These stands can also hold heavy blankets for sound baffling when recording live drums and guitar amps, or support lighting for filming situations.

Starbird stands are known for their incredible build-quality and durability. Although vintage, these stands function as well today as they did when new. They weigh over 60 pounds each, and feature a heavy-duty cast iron tri-base on casters, plus a 15-pound counterweight on the boom to balance the stand when a microphone attached to the end requires a far reach. The boom section also has an extension as can be seen in the photos.

These stands were used in the historic American Recording Studios on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, where some of the greatest hits of the 1960s and 1970s were recorded, with such artists as Three Dog Night and Steppenwolf. In the 1990s, I recorded there with my band, and later worked at the studio. I acquired these stands after the studio closed.

All wheel clamps and pivot points have been checked, lubricated and tightened. The casters have also been lubricated and roll quietly and smoothly. These stands are bulletproof and will continue to function well for years to come!

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