Vintage 1955 Shure 55S dynamic cardioid microphone Elvis w accessories 55SW 55

  

Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome. You are looking at a classic early 1955 Shure Brothers 55S dynamic cardioid microphone with a smooth, warm tone making this one of the best dynamic cardioid mics of it's time and it still sounds incredible even today.

A quality studio mic and perfect for just about any situation. This particular model came with the Royal Blue silk screens and Royal Blue Shure badge. Pic # 2 shows this very model as well as the 556S from that era and it's basic characteristics. This mic comes with the original long cable, red felt mic cover and vintage mic box in which to store everything. 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.

It should be noted that this mic has an excellent working dynamic cardioid element with strong output and works perfectly on low and medium and high setting. Many of these older mics barely work at all or lack the bass associated with a good working 55S. This one was well taken care of over the decades as it sounds very nice.

A warm smooth tone that makes it perfect for singing and broadcasting. The uni-directional characteristics on these mics are outstanding drowning out almost all background noise. As seen in the pictures provided this mic the satin chrome shows extremely lite cosmetic wear. The finish has a very nice luster. Just a few small scratches and a few scuff marks.

Otherwise, the mic is quite beautiful. There are zero bent or fractured ribs on this mic and was very well taken care of. The blue silk screens show no discoloration, rips or holes. The Shure label looks very nice as well. Overall this mic is a very conservative 9 on a scale of 1 - 10. I take the time to secure the inner element as it's held in place with 3 shock mounts that wear out with age. Once the element becomes loose it's almost impossible to use these live as they create too much unwanted feedback from banging around. This one is good to go.

The threads for the cable are excellent and t he joint mechanism holds strong. The threading for the stand is perfect as well and this will screw onto any desk or floor stand you wish to use. The mic comes with a vintage 20 foot cable.

Soft, pliable and free of damage. It comes with a quality male XLR end connector so you can use this mic with most modern and older audio equipment. The red felt mic cover also looks very nice and keeps the mic from getting scratched or damaged.

A great place to store the mic when not in actual use and a cool original accessory. Also, a very nice older Shure 55S mic box in which to store your items.

The case is a great accessory to have especially for resale purposes. A very cool package deal all around. If you demand a great working daily 55S then this will be a fun mic to use.

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..