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  You are looking at a classic 1980's / 90's era Shure Brothers 565SD-LC (Unisphere 1) dynamic cardioid microphone complete with an original Shure A-25 mic clip, original box and newer cable in which to operate. This 565SD series model was introduced in the 1960's as the 565 model and was made for several decades. This is the older American made model. The 565SD has been made in China for about 20 to 25 years now. This was a widely used model by many famous musicians over the years and Jimi Hendrix used to use the early American made model when performing live. The mic is set at low impedance having a beautiful, smooth, warm tone.

 Pic # 2 is an old 1980's Shure advertisement showing this model as well as a couple variants and it's characteristics. The 565SD-LC is the exact same as the 565DS. The "LC" simply stood for "less cable" but I'm including a cable so that you don't have to buy one.

 This 565SD works like new and sounds incredible. Very similar to the SM-58. It does have more of a mid range sound and is brighter in nature as where the modern SM-58 is very heavy on the bass.

 Shure Brothers moved production to Mexico around the mid to late 1980's where this mic was built for about 10 years at which point production of the 565SD was eventually moved to China where they are still being made today.

 This 565SD has been cleaned and tested though there wasn't much cleaning to do because it came to me in such a pristine condition. Again, the signal strength on this older mic is very strong. 100%. This mic is an excellent choice for both broadcasting and singing purposes. A very high quality Shure product with excellent uni-directional pattern blocking out most background noise.

 As you can see in the pictures provided the finish has no cosmetic wear on the handle or globe. It has a beautiful luster as well. The black plastic cartridge looks very nice as well. The Shure label that encircles the lower globe shows zero wear and completely legible. The chrome globe shows zero dents and has no odors or tarnish. It has a nice original interior foam liner / pop filter under the globe to help with unwanted feedback from wind or strong breathing. I usually replace them in all the mics that are 30 years or older but this one did not need it. No loose parts. The 565SD is a real work horse.

 I'd rate the mic a true 9 +++ on a scale of 1 - 10.

 It should be noted that the mic takes a standard XLR cable which is included. The cable is soft, pliable and comes with two XLR connectors. It' functions perfectly and it's 15 feet long.   The XLR pins on this mic were cleaned ensuring a prefect signal once the cable is attached.

 The mic also comes with an original Shure A-25 model mic clip that works perfect for this mic and it fits snug on the mic. It will screw onto any desk or floor stand. Provides a wide degree of tilt up and down. The clip looks just as nice as the mic.

 The original box is very nice as well and a great place to store the items when not in actual use.

         If you need a classic older 565SD that doesn't appear to have ever been used until now...hook this one up and you are ready for any live event. 

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

                    As with all my vintage items...

 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.