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Vintage 1970's Shure 589S / PE589 dynamic cardioid microphone Lo Z with accessories # 3
£141
Very GoodReverb16d ago
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The House of Chrome
Details
- First Seen
- 24 October 2026
- Last Seen
- 9 November 2026
- Times Seen
- 25
About this listing
Vintage 1970's Shure 589S / PE589 dynamic cardioid microphone Lo Z with accessories # 3 is a used item in very good condition, listed on Reverb. The asking price is £141. It is offered by The House of Chrome through Reverb. It is in our Microphones category. Used Gear Hunter first saw this listing on 24 October 2026 and last saw it on 9 November 2026. It has been seen 25 times in our scans. Prices are converted from the seller's currency when we scan the listing, so the amount you pay may differ slightly. The seller sets shipping, and import duty or VAT may apply, so check the final cost and the item's details on Reverb before buying.
From the seller
Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.
You are looking at a unique, quality Shure microphone that rarely comes around. This is the Shure Brothers 589S dynamic cardioid model microphones set at Low Z. These are quality, rugged mics that are lite weight and easy to hold for prolonged periods of time. The output is strong and very much a mid range sounding mic in nature. I believe it's set at 160 OHMS. Bright and not bass heavy like an SM-58. This mic comes with the Shure model mic clip that fits the mic perfectly and the cable in which to operate.
Pic # 2 shows the 589S data sheet along with all of it's technical characteristics. You can download this if you go to Shure's website along with many other microphones they have sold over the years.
This mic was only offered by Shure for a few short years around the late 1970's to early to mid 1980's. I don't really know the story behind this mic but it was one of the better models sold over the decades. The mic is unique looking to say the least. Not the most attractive design but again, a quality build that was made to last and it's an America model. This was the Unidyne C.
This mic could be used for broadcasting or singing if need be. It's 7 inches long X 1 1/2 wide at the tip. The on / off switch works great too. As you can see in the pictures provided there are typical lite signs of wear on the handle of the mic. There is some subtle scuff marks and lite scratches here and there as well as you can see. The Shure logo that encircles the mic shows no wear at all and completely legible. No tarnish or odors on the front grill but there is a very subtle ding on the front screen. I added a new interior foam pop filter for improved sound as the original was all but gone. This really helps with the acoustics of the mic and any mic of this age will have to have that done.
Overall I would rate this mic physically a 7 + on a scale of 1 - 10 in the cosmetic department though many would rate higher.
The mic comes with the original Shure Brothers mic clip that grip these mics firmly and it's in very nice condition. The clip provides a wide degree of tilt up and down and will screw onto any desk or floor stand you have.
The longer XLR cable is provided to operate the mic. It's soft, pliable and appx 28 feet long making it ideal for stage and studio work. There are two quality Switchcraft XLR connectors that work perfectly and look great.
The mic is ready to go for another 50 years.
Priced accordingly.
MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.
As with all my vintage microphone and related items...
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 the item will be immediately relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.