Collector Grade: 1985 Neumann U 87 i — Matched Serial (#43085) w/ Original Factory Outer Box & Fresh Service is a used item in very good condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £3,673. It is offered by Kevin's Gear Locker through Reverb. Local pickup is available. It is in our Microphones category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 24 October 2026 and last saw it on 9 November 2026. It has been seen 25 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.

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Up for sale is a late-vintage Neumann U 87 i condenser microphone from 1985 (Serial #43085) in excellent functional and aesthetic condition. This is a rare, complete "Collector & Studio Grade" package featuring its original, serial-matched Neumann outer cardboard shipping carton and styrofoam insert—a piece of factory packaging that is almost never preserved with vintage units. KEY HIGHLIGHTS & PROVENANCE: • Fully Matched Serial Provenance: Serial #43085 is stamped directly into the microphone's lower chassis brass ring, matching 100% with the original factory label on the outer cardboard box (Cat. No. 10241 003 / Schaltplan 10241 90121). • Freshly Serviced & Studio Ready: Recently benchmarked and serviced by an experienced technician with a factory-correct switch replacement. • Original Pre-Ai Transformer Circuit: Features the highly sought-after original FET circuit with the custom Haufe output transformer ("Circuit Diagram 21"), discrete West German WIMA/ROE capacitors, and the original 4-wire K87 dual-backplate capsule. • Immaculate Internal Health: The internal PCB, battery compartment, and frame are exceptionally clean with zero battery leak corrosion, burnt traces, or aftermarket circuit modifications. • Clean Outer Sleeve: The matte nickel body sleeve has been gently cleaned and displays a light, uniform vintage patina matching its 40-year history. INCLUDED IN SALE: 1. Neumann U 87 i Microphone (Serial #43085) 2. Original Serial-Matched Factory Cardboard Outer Box 3. Original Polystyrene Inner Packaging Insert SHIPPING & TERMS: Microphone will be wrapped carefully and double-boxed with heavy bubble packaging. Shipped via tracked, fully insured express courier with Direct Signature Required upon delivery. *Serious buyers are welcome to request a brief live video call (FaceTime / Zoom) to inspect the unit and internal chassis live prior to purchase.*

Collector Grade: 1985 Neumann U 87 i — Matched Serial (#43085) w/ Original Factory Outer Box & Fresh Service

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