Ultra Rare Vintage 1920's WESTERN ELECTRIC 600A Carbon Microphone

Offering the big boy, a vintage and museum-quality 1920's super-rare WESTERN ELECTRIC MODEL 600A Carbon Suspension Microphone. Sometimes referred to as "closed ring microphone". These very seldom come up for sale like this, complete with the housing, and can usually only be seen in museums or high-end collections. This one has the brass casing which has oxidized to a proper dark color commensurate with its near 100 year age. The 600A Western Electric carbon element is in near mint condition and even comes with the metal storage cup which usually go missing!

All 8 original suspension springs are there along with the front and back casing covers, and i. T's original 3 conductor cloth insulated cable is intact.

The rear cover snaps on or off to access the cage internals. This mic has been well taken care of over the decades and shows barely any sign of use or wear... Even the original bottom felt is in top shape. The mic's diameter is 6" with a height of 8" and is quite weighty. I wouldn't be surprised at all if it does function. NOTE: Check out the cool final 2 photos, early 1900's B&W archival shots displaying this microphone. The item "Ultra Rare Vintage 1920's WESTERN ELECTRIC 600A Carbon Microphone" is in sale since Thursday, June 24, 2021. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Pro Audio Equipment\Vintage Pro Audio Equipment". The seller is "vintage_microphones" and is located in Pleasant Hill, California.

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Model: 600A
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Vintage Microphone
Brand: Western Electric