Early 1949 SHURE 55 "Fatboy" Microphone, works w/cable, desk stand & extras!

Description

Offering a gorgeous first generation and working Shure 55 "Fatboy" Dynamic Microphone with cable and stand,
family-owned since 1949!
This early release is in
exceptional condition,
chrome looks great from all sides, no warped or cracked ribs, original black silk screens, and one of the rare 55's with its
original
working element
producing 100% strong output with full-fidelity output.
T
he Shure logo on the front grill in intact, the lower maker's label is faded out from regular handling, which is a common occurrence.
The pivot joint holds the tilt angle firmly and the threads are clear and undamaged. A new
1'
Amphenol to male XLR adapter cable
is included
,
plus with the heavy iron Atlas desk stand with chromed riser tube.
Height is 13". Plus a nice historical bonus...
the original purchase receipt from 12/12/1949, along with registration card and hang tag!  **
Always safe secure packaging and fast fair shipping.
Not only is the Model 55 one of the best looking mics ever made, it also introduced a breakthrough technology in using just a single dynamic element and achieving pattern control. Shure developed the mic element in the 1930's, using small ports that allowed sound waves to reach both sides of a diaphragm at different times, resulting in a more linear frequency response. The design is called UNIDYNE (short for Unidirectional Dynamic), and it’s a basis of many designs today. The element is suspended on springs dampened with foam to isolate the diaphragm from handling noise. The combination of great sound, compact size, cardioid pattern and classic styling made the Model 55 an instant hit. By the 1950's, it was so recognizable that a company advertisement simply featured a picture of the mic and copy reading “Used the World Over More Than Any Other Microphone” and “The Microphone That Needs No Name.”
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