Vintage RARE 1940's American model EL Carbon spring microphone w stand Shure

Description: Hello and welcome to the House of Chrome. You are looking at a rare and unique late 1930's / 40's era American model EL carbon microphone. This was a very common design for it's time and it comes with the all metal chromed period Universal ring and original American desk stand. This classic style of microphone was made by several American companies before disappearing altogether around the 1940's. Made in Los Angeles California this EL model was American's bread and butter carbon spring mic and sold quite a few being a very popular design. Rugged, reliable and pleasing to the eye it's covered in polished chrome and really pops. This spring mic is in very nice physical condition considering it's age as seen in the pictures provided. Probably the nicest example I have personally ever seen. The model EL element shows extremely lite signs of lite wear and has never been disassembled. It has all of it's original components and looks pretty darn and I would put money on this that it still works but I don't know how to properly wire this mic so I really have no idea if there is any output at all? The connectors are still present on this mic and could be rewired if you know the correct diagram. I would rate this mic an easy 8 on a scale of 1 -10. The actual mic comes with it's original (almost impossible to find) springs too. These old spring mics are almost always missing a few springs or all the springs entirely. The mic comes with an all metal Universal brand (chrome plated) ring that is period and original to the mic. The stand does show a bit more wear but still very nice. The stand has an older deco look that's very appealing to the eye. It's an American model and was not intended to unscrew from the ring as it's stamped into place. The base has a polished chrome finish though the base itself is made of brass. The finish shows lite scuffs, lite pitting and scratches but zero fractures or dents. It makes for a very stable platform and has the original American decal as well as the rubber gasket / pad to keep it from scratching any surface it may rest on. The actual Universal element is only 2 3/4 inches across and the measurements with stand and ring are 7 1/2 inches in height X 5 inches wide. 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.

Price: 465 USD

Location: Park Rapids, Minnesota

End Time: 2024-12-29T22:41:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 27.99 USD