Model: Shure 404B (Controlled Magnetic)

Era: 1950s Evanston, Illinois

Condition: Excellent / Used

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Up for sale is a beautiful 1950s Shure 404B. This unit is in excellent cosmetic condition for its age and features the highly sought-after Evanston-era Controlled Magnetic element.

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Included:

• Shure 404B Microphone

• Original Metal Mounting Bracket

• Original 1950s Factory Box (shows normal shelf wear)

• Note: Technical manual is not included.

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Condition Notes:

The microphone housing is remarkably clean with only very minor signs of use. The original coiled cable is intact. The box is structurally sound but shows typical wear and aging consistent with 70 years of storage.

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Disclosure

This is a vintage item sold As-Is. Due to the age of the internal components, I cannot offer a warranty. No returns if the original leads are modified or soldered.


This item is sold As-Described

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Shure 404B Controlled Magnetic
Finish
  • Gray Armo-Dur
Categories
Year
  • 1950-1959
Polar Pattern
  • Omnidirectional
Electronics
  • Passive
Microphone Type
  • Dynamic
Wired/Wireless
  • Wired
Format
  • Compact Portable

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