Vintage RARE 1950's Shure 410 controlled reluctance microphone Hi Z 99G86 harp mic w accessories 510 510C

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very unique Shure Brothers 410 model mic based on the more common Shure 510 & 510S model "Hercules" controlled reluctance microphone which comes with an original short cable, stand adapter, box and data sheet shown. Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog showing the 510 model mic and it's basic characteristics. I honestly don't know the difference between the 410 and 510 series but the 410 is much rarer and seems to have only been sold for a few short years. The 510C / 510S were a general purpose microphone that was usually used for dispatch & recording purposes. It was an affordable, rugged mic 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, dirty High Z tone. Pic # 3 shows the actual data sheet you'll be getting with the mic. This mic has the white label controlled reluctance that's completely unmolested. I'm actually the first person to ever use this mic. It came to me without an end connector and the wires were primed by the factory for use so I installed the newer quality Switchcraft male 1/4 inch connector. I opened the case but I didn't want to peel the original pad off the element as it's in great shape. This mic is N.O.S never used until I tested it. The 510C or 510S could placed directly on a flat surface or if you had the adapter (like this mic) you could place it on any desk or floor stand you have. This example comes with the original hard to find chrome adapter so you have both options to choose from. You'll see that I used the desk stand to show how the mic seats. You must drop the 1/4 inch connector down the length of the mics riser and let it exit out from under the cast iron base then screw the mic onto the top of the top riser. It just takes a few seconds to do. The stand is not part of this sale. This 410s has almost no wear on the stock green / grey painted finish. No dents, paint loss or fractures and looks superb overall. The Shure logo looks great too as does the inner grey colored cloth screen. No odors or rips. I'd rate it a true 9 + on a scale of 1 - 10. Any wear associated to the mic is simply from sitting in the box for the last 70 + years. It's certainly worthy of any vintage mic collection. This microphone has an original cloth 7 foot cable that's still soft and pliable. Again, it has a standard male 1/4 inch end connector as well for use with most audio equipment and all guitar amplifiers. 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. The original 410 box is included. It's in decent condition but still a nice accessory to have and a great place to store all the items when not in use. This mic was originally sold with other Shure audio equipment which is why the box states that it's a CR12 model. Also included is the original very hard to find 410 model data sheet having a ton of technical info on this unique microphone. It will come in handy as well. A very nice display piece that will draw attention anywhere it sits in the home, studio or office. If you demand one of the nicest looking and working examples this will certainly do you justice. It will make a fine HAM radio mic or harp mic as well. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. 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.