Vintage 1960's Shure 55S dynamic cardioid microphone Elvis w accessories 55SW 55

Description: Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a classic early 1960's Shure Brothers 55S dynamic cardioid microphone with a smooth warm tone making this one of the best dynamic cardioid mics of it's time and it still sounds incredible even today. Just a bit of dirty tone to it. This particular model came with the black silk screens and rectangular silver Shure badge. Shure Brothers changed the design of the 55S in 1961. Previously it had blue silk screens and a royal blue Shure badge but they gave it the black silk screen to change the look of the mic. The 55S was only different in that Shure finally the lower pistol grip once this 2nd generation design was introduced. Pic # 2 shows this very model as well as the 556S from that era and it's basic characteristics. This mic comes with the long cable and vintage metal case in which to store everything. Shure Brothers was trying to go with a an edgier mid century look while still retaining the infamous look of the mic when the 55S model changed slightly in 1960. The actual head of the mic never changed over the 30 year run...just the lower pistol grip. It should be noted that the 55S with black silk screens is one of the rarer early 1960's versions as Shure only sold this model with the black silk for a few short years before using black foam. The black just didn't hold up as well over the years as it dries out and crumbles after about 40 years. This legendary microphone was used by many famous artists and politicians over the years including Elvis Presley and even the young revolutionary Fidel Castro. Those clean lines and deco styling make this mic stand out from all the others produced over the last century. Made in Evanston, IL U.S.A. This mic is a nice piece of midcentury Americana. It should be noted that this mic has an excellent working dynamic cardioid element with strong output and works perfectly on low and medium and high setting. Many of these older mics barely work at all or lack the bass associated with a good working 55S. This one was well taken care of over the decades as it sounds very nice. A warm smooth tone that makes it perfect for singing and broadcasting. Again, it has a dirtier tone with just the slightest distortion so it has a very unique sound. Not as clean as some of the modern mics but still an excellent choice for any jazz, blues or rockabilly band. The uni-directional characteristics on these mics are outstanding drowning out almost all background noise. As seen in the pictures provided this mic the satin chrome shows typical lite cosmetic wear. The finish has a very nice luster. Just a few small scratches and a few scuff marks. Otherwise, the mic is quite beautiful. There are zero bent or fractured ribs on this mic and was very well taken care of. The black silk screens show no discoloration, rips or holes. The Shure label looks very nice as well. Overall this mic is a very conservative 8 + on a scale of 1 - 10. This mic is solid...no loose parts inside or out. I take the time to secure the inner element as it's held in place with 3 shock mounts that wear out with age. Once the element becomes loose it's almost impossible to use these live as they create too much unwanted feedback from banging around. This one is good to go. Nice and snug...no worries for decades to come. The threads for the cable are excellent and the joint mechanism holds strong. The threading for the stand is perfect as well and this will screw onto any desk or floor stand you wish to use. The mic comes with a vintage 22 foot cable. Soft, pliable and free of damage. It comes with a quality male 1/4 inch end connector so you can use this mic with most modern and older audio equipment. Also, a very beautiful vintage metal case in which to store your items. The case has a practical carrying handle and locking mechanism. It has the original mustard gold paint scheme. I added two new foam inner pads to keep the mic safe and snug. It's a very rugged design and compliments the mic nicely. Plenty of room inside for an extension cable as well if needed. The case shows almost no wear on the paint and it's a great accessory to have especially for resale purposes. The large case is appx 17 inches across X 11 1/2 inches deep X 5 inches tall. New foam pads were installed to keep everything nice and snug. A very cool package deal all around. If you demand a great working daily 55S then this will be a fun mic to use. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. As with all my vintage microphones... I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The shipping will be on you as I believe that's fair but the purchase price would be refunded. Simply return in the same nice condition...period. Check my rating. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS are welcome as well. Buyer must pay within 24 hours or an unpaid case will be open and item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.

Price: 325 USD

Location: Park Rapids, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-11-20T23:17:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 34.99 USD