Vintage 1950's Shure 510S controlled reluctance microphone High Z harp mic w accessories 410 510

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a very unique Shure Brothers 510S model "Hercules" controlled reluctance microphone which comes with an original short cable, stand adapter, box and data sheet. Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog showing this very 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. The 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 comes with the original harder to find adapter so you have both options to choose from. This mic will screw onto any desk or floor stand you have. This 510C is a good overall example showing typical wear on the stock green painted finish. Several scratches and spots of paint loss. No dents or fractures and about average for a 510S of this era. The Shure logo looks great too as does the inner mustard colored cloth screen. No odors or rips. I'd rate it a true 6 + on a scale of 1 - 10. It's certainly worthy of any vintage mic collection and up for everyday use. This microphone has a short original cloth cable that's still soft and pliable. It has a standard vintage male Cannon XLR end connector as well for use with most audio equipment and all guitar amplifiers and you can simply attach any longer XLR cable of choice as an extension cable. This microphone has the original Controlled Magnetic or Controlled Reluctance element inside the housing and again, works perfectly. I'm not sure if it's truly a C.R or not? The mics housing says C.R but there's a small chance the original element is a C.M. It does sound very muddy though so I'll assume it's a true C.R element. What is shown on the element from inside is that it's a 99G86 model. The on / off switch works just fine as well. No issues. 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. If you need a special harp mic this 510S will get the job done. 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.