Vintage 1950's / 60's Shure 440SL dynamic microphone w Shure A88A & cables High Z harp

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a nice older late 1950's early 60's Shure 440SL microphone with magnetic controlled transducer set at high Z which was originally intended as "general purpose" mic used for dispatch and communications and can still be used as such. The mic comes with it's lower A88A model "pull to talk" handle and two cables used to operate the mic. The 440SL today makes for an excellent harp mic. The mic has a very "rockabilly" sound in nature giving many musicians that 30's - 50's experience. The tone is dirtier and muddy. Pic # 2 is from an old advertisement showing the mics basic characteristics. The mic has a classic bullet shape which was very popular in the late 1930 and into the 1950's. It's an all metal design that is quite rugged and virtually indestructible. As you can see this mic is in very good overall condition. It shows typical lite wear as does the lower Satin chrome A88A. The mic head has scratches and scuff marks in the original grey paint but the Shure label looks very nice and completely legible. The satin chrome front grill looks very nice as well as the inner silk screen. the A88A hand grip functions perfectly. Please let the detailed pics be your guide. The original controlled magnetic element is still inside the mic housing and again, 100% signal. This mic comes with it's original A88A "pull to talk" hand grip in which to activate the mic with an on / off lever. You'll see in pics # 8 & 9 that the lever can be depressed to activate the mic only when you need too but you can also depress and lower the lever to make the mic live at all times. The mic comes with the 3 pin to Amphenol connector as well as the extension cable. The two cables are in excellent shape. Soft, pliable and the total length with both cables is appx 7 feet long. The end connector for the second cable is the standard male 1/4 inch type for use with most audio equipment and all guitar amplifiers. You have everything you need except for a stand. The 440SL will make a very fun mic to use for many situations. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY...NOT PART OF THIS SALE. 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 due to too many unpaid mics lately. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.