Vintage RARE 1940's Turner CD dynamic "Sound Scriber" microphone High Z w original stand and cable PROP

               Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

You are looking at a RARE 1940's era Turner CD "bullet" microphone with classic, clean lines and heavy deco influence. This unique and very hard to come by variant of the CD model was called The "Sound Scriber" and was actually used for dispatch purposes.

 It's a cute little set up that has rubber ducky vibes.

 Turner manufactured a practical base for the CD mic to sit in and was secured via a bolt. The base itself had 4 channels to choose from and was activated via the front bakelite knob. It was a clever design and practical for airports, offices or other business purposes. It's an all metal construction with a painted finish but the mint green paint scheme seems to not be original. I have only ever come across two other examples and don't have any data sheets on these so my knowledge is very limited.

 The CD (dynamic) and CX (crystal) series were originally intended as "general purpose" microphones and are sought after as excellent harp mics for use with a harmonica due to their gritty, muddy High Z sound. That being said the mic has been tested and while it still works...the signal is weak and the wiring within the base of the mic needs to be properly rewired. This should be used for display, prop or repair purposes only. Still a very fun piece for the vintage mic collection due to it's rarity and unique design.

 Pic # 2 is from an old Turner advertisement showing all 4 models of this series of mic and it's basic characteristics. Again, the mic comes free from the base via one screw on the bottom of the base. You can get access to the inner element by simply popping the front grill off the mic itself. It's held in place via tension.

 As seen in the pictures provided this mic has typical wear showing typical scuff marks, tiny scratches and paint loss but it's free of any fractures, corrosion or dents. The original inner black screen is in excellent condition and acts as a pop filter. The front grill is free of any dents or odors. The base shows just as much wear but it too is free of any dents and it comes with the original bottom felt pad. The front knob looks great and moves freely as it should. Despite the cosmetic wear the mic is in good overall condition and I would rate this a very conservative 6 + on a scale of 1 - 10. Some would rate it higher.

 The mic seems to need a special 4 pin cable that inserts into the side of the mic. I believe it;s for the individual channels? The short cable protruding from the mic is soft, pliable and has a vintage Cannon male XLR connector.

 This would make a great display piece in the home, office or studio. An instant conversation piece. 

                 As with all my vintage microphones for sale...

  I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The return 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 will lose rights to this item, unpaid item report will be filed and will be relisted. If you don't intend on buying this...do not commit to buy please. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

  If you have any questions feel free to ask and...thanks for looking.