Disclaimer: I'm not a microphone expert, and this is my first experience with a large-diaphragm condenser.
I use two of these as drum overheads.
I tried the Glynn Johns method, and the cymbal sound was clear and authentic.
The included shock mount doesn't seem very sturdy; I don't trust it.
Certainly, one can't use it to hang the mic upside down.
Aside from that, the microphone is excellent.