Vintage 1950's Shure 440SL dynamic microphone w Shure A88A push to talk handle, cable & Atlas DS5 stand 707A

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very special older late 1950's Shure 440SL model with magnetic controlled microphone set at high Z for a very dirty distinct muddy sound that is sought after by harp players while using the harmonica. These were originally intended as "general purpose" mics for dispatch and communications and can still be used as such. The mic has a very "rockabilly" muddy sound in nature giving many musicians that 30's - 50's tone. Often referred to as a "bullet mic" these 440SL's have a tone of character. Pic # 2 is from an old advertisement showing the mics basic characteristics. It should be noted that this mic was gently used as there is very little wear on the mic. It does come with the lower A88A "pill to talk" lever, short 3 pin cable as well as the period Atlas DS-5 model desk stand. 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 # 10 & 11. The lever works perfectly with no issues. The lower A88A handle is an all metal design with a perfect satin chrome finish. It takes the old style 3 pin screw on cable. Same type that fits the Shure 55 fatboy and 55S model. There is a short original 3 pin cable provided to operate the mic. It's just 8 inch long and in excellent physical and operating condition. Simply leave the cable attached to the A88A and use any longer XLR cable as an extension. You'll see the cable has a beautiful vintage Cannon male XLR end connector. As you can see this mic is in very nice overall condition. The original paint is gorgeous with just a few paint chips on one side of the head. The Shure label is perfect and completely legible. The satin chrome front grill looks perfect as well as the inner 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 unscrew from the stand provided if you choose to mount the mic to any other stand you have. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS PART OF THIS SALE. The mic comes with a nice stand in which to display the mic and is period to the mic being a 1950's model. The stand is an Atlas DS-5 type with a stock painted cast iron base and polished chrome riser that makes a very stable platform for this 440SL. The stand is just as nice as the mic and still has the original rubber pads on the bottom. No discoloration or paint chips on the painted finish but there are some heavier scratches. The measurements with stand and mic are 11 1/2 inches in height X 6 inches wide. A very cool piece that will draw attention anywhere it's shown or used. 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.