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    If you are buying a Shure 51 on Ebay that is NOT promised to work or work well at that...you might be asking for trouble. About half the Shure 51's I've come across do not work or just barely. This particular example shown however sounds like new with a strong, clear signal and zero issues. It should be noted that the impedance switch on this mic works perfectly as well.   The mic comes with a vintage cable in which to operate.

 You are looking at a Shure Brothers 51 Dynamic model microphone that was manufactured in Chicago, ILL sometime between 1949 and 1956. The Evanston made mics were from 1957 to 60 and Shure eventually changed the look of the Shure 51 in 1960 changing the lower pistol grip and putting black silk screens inside instead of the early red silk screens. After 1964 Shure changed the model to the black foam screens. I believe Shure Brothers stopped manufacturing this mic in 1969 or 1970. These mics have a little weight to them being almost 2 pounds. The 51 has clean, deco styling with elegant looks and was a favorite microphone used for several years by musical legend Nat King Cole earlier in his career as seen in pictures # 2. 

 Pic # 3 is of an old Shure mic catalog I have showing the 51 and it's basic characteristics.

 This Shure 51 has the satin chrome finish with all metal construction making the mic quite rugged.

 This mic has a dirtier "rockabilly" tone that many musicians like to replicate today. If that is the sound you are going for then you are going to like this mic. The Shure 51 is an omni-directional microphone. Void of any bass really and excellent as a harp mic.

 This Shure 51 is pretty dang nice. I've sold dozens of these over the years and this is probably the nicer example I've come across.

 The finish shows virtually no wear as seen in the pictures provided. There are no engravings, dents, pitting or deep scratches on the satin chrome finish. The ribs are straight with no fractures or dents. The joint mechanism holds strong like it should as well and can be tightened as needed with a screw driver. The front inner red silk screen however does have some tiny spots of discoloration but no odors or rips. If it wasn't for the red silk screen this mic would be almost perfect.

 The threading for the stand is excellent as is for the cable.

 Included is the short 3 pin cable with male Switchcraft XLR end connector. The cable is soft, pliable and free of damage and gives you quite a bit of room to work with. You can attach any longer XLR cable of choice as an extension to your audio equipment. Just leave the short cable attached to the mic at all times as it's far more practical.

 This mic will screw onto any microphone desk or floor stand you might be using.

        MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.

  If you need a reliable 51 model...this is your mic.

                   As with all my vintage microphones...

  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 re-listed. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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