here is your chance to get an early version of the md 421. this microphone is in perfect working order and in adequate optical condition. this microphone is over 50 years old and features the metal insert inside the plastic handle that usually leads to cracking the plastic. the body has two cracks and an engraving on one side. this old type of body is still sturdier than the later all plastic versions. the old capsules (they do not fit into later bodies) seem to be more solid than the ones after serial number 14000. i only found a single one of these early capsules that had poor sound.  this one is in line: excellent sound.  a stand adapter is not included (the modern stand adapters have a very tight fit in the early bodies)- i suggest you get a cheap chinese mic suspension (made for about 48mm diameter mics). this mic has a large tuchel connector made of brass, the only one that i ever had on my bench. so the mic must be a very early one. the serial number is missing, but it must be below 12000 since it is from about that time (early sixties) that the tuchel connectors became zinc castings.

 free shipping from germany.  you may find a cheaper md 421 on german ebay but keep in mind that my price includes shipping and my assurance that you get a md 421 that sounds the way it should. return policy: you may return this microphone within two weeks after receipt. in case it does not match the description i'll pay shipping. if you do not want it for any other reason you will have to pay. please check my feedback and bid with confidence! i always try to take close-up pictures that show the worst details. most items look better in real life!