"We used the SM57 for our funk horn section in the 70's. I don't think they are state of the art anymore, but they are "vintage" and durable."......ouch. I'm using a SM57 in the current funk band, I know I'm not "state of the art" anymore, wife says I'm vintage, and the knees.......well so much for the durable. I do need to be up on the mic when I play, but not too sure the mix is helping me much either.......chuck
