Vintage 1954 Shure 55 S dynamic cardioid microphone old Elvis w accessories # 2

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a classic 1954 Shure Brothers 55 S dynamic cardioid microphone with period cable and Atlas LO-2B on / off stand adapter. This 1954 model came with the royal blue silk screens and royal blue Shure badge. Shure Brothers changed the design of the 55S in 1961 giving the mic black silk screens and a flat front lower pistol grip with a rectangular silver badge. I personally love the look of the earlier models such as this as they seem to be quite a bit classier.

This legendary microphone was used by many famous artists and politicians over the years including Elvis Presley and even the young revolutionary Fidel Castro. Those clean lines and deco styling make this mic stand out from all the others produced over the last century. Made in Chicago, IL U. This mic is a nice piece of midcentury Americana. As seen in the pictures provided this mic shows lite cosmetic wear. The satin chrome glows nicely but shows a bit of tiny pitting on most of the mics surface. Otherwise the mic is quite nice.

No broken or bent ribs either. The royal blue silk screens show no discoloration and zero rips or holes which is always a bonus.

There is some traces of old glue where the silk was applied. The threads for both the stand and cable are excellent and t he joint mechanism holds strong. The Shure label looks very nice as well.

Overall this mic is a very conservative 7 + on a scale of 1 - 10. It should be noted that this mic has a good working dynamic cardioid element with strong output. This one has a "rockabilly" tone however with less bass than it should technically have. A little on the dirty side which certain musicians like. Many of these older mics barely work at all or lack the bass associated with a good working 55S.

The impedance switch works but it's strongest on the medium setting. You can use this for any live event and uni-directional qualities on these mics are outstanding. The mic comes with an Atlas LO-2B on / off stand adapter. The two piece adapter allows you to quickly remove the mic from any stand you are using so you can walk around with the mic.

Simply screw the lower portion to your stand and the upper portion screws into the mic. A push of the button and you can release the mic. A vintage mic cable is also included in which to operate this mic. It's a short Belden model that's just 10 inches in length and has a male Switchcraft XLR end connector. It's balanced so you can use any longer XLR cable. Cable is soft, pliable and free of damage. This is one good looking mic and would make a great display piece even if you choose not to use it. MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE... As with all my vintage microphones.. I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. Simply return in the same nice condition...

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS are welcome as well. If you have any questions feel free to ask and...

The item "Vintage 1954 Shure 55 S dynamic cardioid microphone old Elvis w accessories # 2" is in sale since Friday, October 2, 2020. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Vintage Pro Audio Equipment". The seller is "speedstarerik" and is located in Park Rapids, Minnesota. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country of Manufacture: United States
Model: 55 S
Type: Vintage Microphone
Brand: Shure