Vintage 1950's Shure 440SL dynamic microphone w Shure A88A push to talk handle S36 stand & cable Hi Z harp mic

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a late 1950's / early 60's era Shure 440SL model microphone with the magnetic controlled element microphone set at high Z for a very dirtier muddy distinct tone that is often sought after by harp players while using the harmonica. These mics were originally intended as "general purpose" mics for dispatch and communications purposes. This can still be used for such of course for any P.A system or HAM radio set up. Pic # 2 is from an old advertisement showing the mics basic characteristics. The mic has a very "rockabilly" muddy sound in nature giving many musicians that 30's - 50's tone. A classic bullet mic that's not too shabby looking either. It should be noted that this mic comes with the A88A pull to talk handle, S36 desk stand and cable shown. As you can see the 440SL is mated to a Shure A88A push to talk handle that allows the user to go live only when wanted by depressing the lever into the handle or you can go live full time by depressing the lever and pushing it downward into the actual handle but you'll have to take the chrome guard off the handle that is screwed on just below the lever as seen in pic # 7. The lever works perfectly with no issues. The lower A88A handle has a very nice satin chrome finish. It takes the old style 3 pin screw on cable on the bottom of the handle. Same type that fits the Shure 55 fatboy and 55S model and one is included. As you can see this mic itself is in very good condition. The original paint shows just lite scratches, small paint chips and scuff marks. The Shure label looks very nice and completely legible. The satin chrome front grill looks almost perfect as well as does the inner black silk screen. Please let the detailed pics be your guide. The original controlled magnetic element is still inside the mic housing and again, 100% signal. No issues. Mic with handle will screw onto any desk or floor stand you might want to use thought the original Shure stand is included. The stand is an all aluminum tear drop design which was ultra modern for it's time and compliments any older Shure mic nicely. It's a very stable platform with a low center of gravity and comes with all original components. The original paint shows a little more wear than the mic but the base is free of any dents, fractures or corrosion. The cable operates this mic and it's in very nice physical and operating condition. It's appx 7 feet long giving you a bit of length to work with. It has the standard male 1/4 inch end connector for use with most audio equipment. Mic with stand is appx 9 1/2 inches tall X 5 inches wide X 7 inches deep. 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.