Hello and welcome to the House of Chrome.

You are looking at a rarer 1940's era Shure Brothers 70SW model "Super Level" crystal microphone. This was a very modern microphone for it's time and you can see the transition with it as the microphone companies began steering away from the spring mics that were so common in the 1920's and 30's. It has the classic "lollipop" design. It has the overall Spring mic design without the springs. It simply screwed onto any stand and has internal rubber shock mounts. It comes with the Nice Shure S-36 model desk stand shown.

 Pic # 2 is from an old Shure catalog I have showing the mics basic specs.

 This 70SW mic is in very nice physical condition considering it's age as seen in the pictures provided. The satin chrome body shows just lite signs of wear in the form of fine pitting and scratches but it's been thoroughly been cleaned and the rear Shure label looks pretty darn nice overall. The mic even has all of it's original screws which is a real bonus. The front screen has no dents or tarnish and the inner black cloth pop filter / screen looks great. Overall I would rate this mic a very conservative 7 + on a scale of 1 -10.

 It should be noted that this microphone is non-working as the original crystal element no longer works though still inside. There is plenty of room to install a new crystal or controlled magnetic element if one chooses to actually use the mic live.

 The classic model 70SW has some good weight to it and it's measurements are 5 1/2 inches tall X 3 inches wide X 1 1/4 inch deep. It has the built in lower pistol grip that doesn't have a label like all the other Shure mic models because the label is on the rear of the mic. This was how they were sold. Mic is solid with no loose or rattling parts. With the stand included the mic measures 8 inches tall.

 The stand is a 1950's era Shure Brothers S-36 model microphone desk stand that's in very nice condition and really compliments the 70SW. The S-36 was the most common desk stand sold by Shure from the late 1930's to 1960 and could be used with almost all Shure model microphones utilizing the lower pistol grip. The S-36 is a lite weight design with a low center of gravity and a classic deco look that really compliments any Shure mic you mount on top.

 The S-36 was an all aluminum body being virtually corrosion proof and comes with a new silver / blue painted finish though I have seen a couple different stock colors from over the years. 

 The stand has the original Shure insignia cap, brass bolt and cable clamp. The 5 rubber pads are original and in excellent shape.

 This particular S-36 stand has new paint and it shows virtually no wear as seen in the pics provided. Zero dents or corrosion. The aluminum base was sanded, primered, painted and given several coats of clearcoat. It looks similar but unique to the color it originally came in as it has just a hint of light blue and really pops with any chrome mic. I'd rate the true condition an 8 + on a scale of 1 - 10. Worthy of any older Shure mic you have.

 If you are a serious collector of vintage Americans mics then you know what a unique mic this is. She'll make an awesome display piece anywhere it sits in the home, studio or office.

       And as always...

  I can promise you will be happy with it for the price paid. If not...I have a no hassle return policy. The 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 an unpaid case will be opened and item relisted. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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