Shure 55 "Elvis
Mic"
Up for consideration is an original vintage Shure "Elvis
Microphone" along with a new 20' cable.
MODEL NUMBER???
I recently found this mic at a pro studio microphone sale,
so I don't have much experience or expertise with this kind of
mic. It appears to be some kind of Shure 55 mic, but it is mounted
on a base that is labeled "Sure Model 51 Sonodyne Dynamic
Microphone." It has the original 1950s 3-pin connector,
and the new cable is NOS Amphenol 3-pin to double strain relif
XLR. I do not know if the mic is a Shure 55, 55s, 55sw or 55sh,
or if it is an unusual version of the Shure 51. Please email
me if you know which it is and I will update the description.
Click HERE
for additional photos.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
There is a purple plastic plug in the back of the mic
under the designation HML, so it looks like this model either
originally had an impedence selector switch that has been plugged
at the factory or otherwise repaired or removed -- or this particular
model came stock from Shure without the switch, or the impedence
was set at the factory -- I just don't know. The Shure 51 base
is labeled "Patent Pending" and I can find no serial
numbers anywhere on the mic. There is no on/off switch.
CONDITION
This mic went out of production in 1978, and it is in
excellent condition for being 30+ years old. It did come from
a pro studio that took meticulous care of all their mics. There
is one small ding on the upper right corner of the nic's right
side, and a few very minor scratches elswhere.
REASON FOR SELLING
This is a great looking mic for someone who wants the look and
sound of a vintage Elvis mic -- and it is perfect for a vocalist
who wants that look onstage or in the studio. But I am neither
a vocalist or a vintage mic collector (unless it is a Neumann
or a Schoeps), so I'm selling it in hopes that it will find a
new home with either somebody who will use it or appreciate it,
or to a collector.
SHIPPING & TERMS
Includes new 20' cable, but not a mic stand. Click HERE
for additional photos. USA insured shipping is $15 via FedEx
Ground. Please ask about international shipping. This mic is
guaranteed to work, but all sales are final, so please ask any
questions first. I accept PayPal, Money Orders or Personal Checks.
Thanks for looking.
