Vintage 1950's Shure CR80Y Controlled Reluctance dynamic microphone Med Z w cable 510 410 # 2

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very unique variant of the the more common Shure Brothers 510C model "Hercules" controlled magnetic microphone which comes with an original short cable in which to operate. This is the CR80Y model with the Controlled Reluctance element. I believe that this is a medium impedance mic but I'm not positive either? Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog showing this very model mic and it's basic characteristics. The 510C / 510S was a general purpose microphone that was usually used for dispatch purposes and was an affordable, rugged microphone with an all metal, painted housing. These microphones either came with Controlled Reluctance or Controlled Magnetic elements that hold up very well with time and happen to make excellent harp mic elements today with a muddy, dirtier tone. Again, this has the Controlled Reluctance element. It's still in it's white plastic housing with original foam pad so I cannot see the model number but it's 100% original. It would take some deconstructing and damage to the originality of the housing to see the numbers so I'm just going to leave the mic alone. It's an Evanston model mic so it was sold after 1956 but the exact year is unknown. The CR80Y could placed directly on a flat surface. This CR80Y is a very nice example showing very lite wear on the original green painted finish with just a couple small paint chips on top of the mics head. No dents or fractures and one of the nicest examples I have come across. The Shure logo looks excellent as does the inner burgundy colored cloth screen. No odors or rips. I'd rate it a conservative 9 on a scale of 1 - 10. It's certainly worthy of any vintage mic collection. This microphone has an original 7 foot cable that's still soft and pliable. It has an original Switchcraft male 1/4 inch end connector that's in excellent shape. The dimensions of the mic with adapter is appx 4 1/2 inches tall X 2 1/2 inches wide X 1 1/2 inches deep. A very nice display piece that will draw attention anywhere it sits in the home, studio or office. Hook her up and use on that harmonica as well. And as always... 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 opened and item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.