Early 1940's SHURE 55 Fatboy Microphone, working w/ Cable & Desk Stand

Description

This is the mic that really solidified the Shure Company as a major player. With their first model 55 off the assembly line in 1939, it revolutionized the industry with such impact that it still continues production today!
Offering a rare first generation and working Shure 55 "Fatboy" Dynamic Microphone w/ cable and stand.
The "Fatboy" nickname references the size that is much fatter than the more common model 55S, the one they call "The Elvis Mic".
This one is in
decent shape,
showing some chrome wear mostly on the back half, but no bent or cracked ribs. The wind cloth is new, front and back, and t
esting
produces 100% strong output with full clean fidelity
from it's
original pickup capsule
. (Think Elvis' "That's Alright Mama"...that's what this one sounds like. Well-balanced high to mid-range frequencies with decent low-end response.) There are no loose or rattling internals, t
he Shure logo on the front grill in intact, the lower maker's label is faded out from handling. (T
his mic was handed down through 2 generations...confirmed as an early 1940's release
.)
The pivot joint holds the tilt angle firmly and the threads are clear and undamaged. A
15'
Amphenol to 1/4" phono cable
is included
,
plus with the heavy iron adjustable-height Atlas desk stand.
Overall height from 15" to 20". **
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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