Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

 You are looking at a unique and harder to come by Shure Brother's 708SH model microphone based on the 708A crystal model microphone produced during the 1940's. This particular model came in the classic "Zeppelin" inspired design with an all metal painted body. This mic also came in the much rarer 508A and 120 model with the only difference being the element utilized within. This 708SH comes with the 60's era Electro Voice 423A desk stand shown in which to display. It should be noted that while the original element is still inside the housing...the crystal element is dead. This should be used for prop, display or repair purposes only.

 Shure sold the 708A as the 708SH as well and the only difference in the two was that the 708A was originally sold with an S-36 model desk stand as where the 708SH was sold all on it's own. That's it.

 Pic # 2 shows this very model in a 1940's Shure Brother catalog and it's basic characteristics.

 Again, the 708 series design was based on the very popular German Zeppelin's being flown around the world at that time. You can see that in the deco styling which makes this mic look like virtually none other ever made. The mic is actually called the "Stratoliner" but it's more commonly called The Zeppelin due to it's unique design.

 All 708 and 508 mics were sold with a painted body. Some having a chrome or painted lower pistol grip (like this painted one). 

 As you can see the mic itself shows typical lite wear as the original paint shows several scratches as well as scuff marks here and there with typical small paint chips but the good news is that the front grill is free of any dents and the original cloth screen looks good with zero rips or holes. The shell of the body is free of any dents as well. The joint mechanism has lots of tension so you can get just the right angle needed. The chrome lower pistol grip looks pretty good with lite pitting. The black label is completely legible with lite paint wear. 

 The threads for both the stand and cable are excellent. Nothing stripped.

          MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS PART OF THIS SALE...

 The stand is a newer 1960's era Electro Voice 423A model microphone desk stand that's in very good overall condition with a low center of gravity that really compliments any Shure mic you mount on top.

 The S-36 was an all aluminum body with a satin chrome finish that replicates many of the earlier desk stands as by the 1970's very few desk or floor stands came with a chrome plated finish.

 The stand has just lite wear on the base in the form of fine pitting. No dents or fractures. It still has the 3 original rubber pads as well.

 This 423A is appx 3 inches tall X 5 inches wide. With the mic on top it's 10 inches tall when the head of the mic is raised up fully.

 The 708A with it's industrial, deco look is quite stunning on this stand and will look amazing anywhere it sits in the home, office or studio. An instant conversation piece. 

        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 the item will be re-listed. Domestic buyer will get priority shipping.

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