Shure 565SD, Unisphere I, 1970s Vintage Dynamic Cardioid Microphone *Price Drop* - *SOLD* £100 Karbach, Germany

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*SOLD*

 

For sale is a classic 1970's era Shure Brothers 565 SD (Unisphere 1) dynamic cardioid microphone

The microphone comes complete with a 5m XLR to 1/4" Jack cable.

 

The 565SD model was introduced in the 1960's and was made for several decades. This is the older American made 1970's / 80's model not the newer 1990's Mexican made 565SD. This was a widely used model with many famous musicians at that time period and set at low impedance having a beautiful smooth warm tone.

 

Pic # 2 is an old 1970's Shure advertisement showing this earlier version and it's characteristics.

Pic # 3 shows Jimmy Hendrix using one of these examples live in concert at Woodstock 1970 - Shure Unisphere Model 565: "Shure research, including the 1970 Woodstock documentary and the voluminous trove of artist photography, indicates that the mics used on vocals, drums, percussion, guitar amps and acoustic guitars were Unisphere® Model 565s."

 

It works like new and sounds incredible. Basically an SM-58 before the SM-58. It does have more of a mid range sound however with a bit of bass as where the modern SM-58 is very heavy on the bass.

As you can see from the photos, this microphone has been very well cared for and is excellent used condition with very little signs of use

 

 

Insured shipping to the UK is 25GBP

Edited November 23, 2023 by dyerseve

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