Hello and welcome to the House of Chrome.

  You are looking at an early Shure Brothers 51 Dynamic model microphone that was manufactured in Chicago, ILL sometime between 1949 and 1956 and was a great mic to use as a general broadcasting mic as well as for singing if need be. 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 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 short vintage cable in which to operate.

 The later Evanston model 51 was made between 1956 to 1960 though they look identical to the earlier model and Shure eventually changed the look of the Shure 51 model 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. 

 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. It's got a dirty sound. Very mid range and bright. 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 one of the nicer examples I have currently and will get the job done. 

 The satin chrome finish has zero pitting, deep scratches, dents or scuff marks as seen in the pictures provided. 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 has zero rips, odors or fading but there is a tiny pin sized hole. The Shure label looks as good as the day the mic was sold.

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

 Included is the short 3 pin model cable with male Switchcraft XLR end connector. The cable is soft, pliable and free of damage. Simply leave the short cable screwed on to the mic and then attach any longer XLR cable of choice as an extension to your audio equipment. It' a practical cable / adapter.  

 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 Shure 51 model...this is your mic and if you need a matching stand please just ask and I'll show you what I have listed. I do combine shipping as well.

                   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.