Vintage 1950's Shure CR-80D controlled reluctance microphone Black label High Z w cable harp mic 510C 510 410

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very unique Shure Brothers CR80D model microphone based off the more common Shure 510C model "Hercules" controlled Reluctance microphone which comes with an original short cable in which to operate. Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog showing the 510C 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 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. I'm not sure what the story is with the CR80D? Perhaps it was the earlier generation but I know Shure offered these microphones in a wide variety of model numbers and sold them under contract though General Electric and RCA to name a few. This mic has the Controlled Reluctance element that works like new. It's still in it's white plastic housing and it's 100% original. This is the early white label model. The tone on this is lovely with high output and a muddy, dirty tone. Excellent for use with a harmonica. The CR80D / 510C could placed directly on a flat surface or if you had the adapter you could place it on any desk or floor stand you have. This example does not come with that lower adapter. This CR80D is a very good example showing typical lite wear on the stock brown painted finish with just a few small scratches and small paint loss. No dents or fractures and looks very good overall. The Shure logo looks great too as does the inner black colored cloth screen. No odors or rips. I'd rate it a true 7 on a scale of 1 - 10. It's certainly worthy of any vintage mic collection. Many would rate much higher than my rating. This microphone has an original 7 foot cable that's still soft and pliable. 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. 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. 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.