You are looking at a unique 1940's era Shure Brothers 737A crystal microphone made into a custom LED lamp. Often referred to as the "waffle iron" mic due to it's very signature design. This 737A made it's debut in the early 1940's and had a run of roughly 20 years until it was eventually discontinued in the mid 1960's for the more modern style hand held mics that were becoming far more practical. A cast zinc body with a glossy satin chrome finish. She's a real beauty.
Pic # 2 is from an old 1940's era data sheet showing the mics basic specs.
I should start by letting you know that this mic lamp is made by a gentleman in Canada named Gord D Birtch who is a Jack of all Trades. An artist and all around good guy with an eye for these older mics. I have several of his mic lamps at my residence and have been collecting them for almost a year. I send him the microphones and he turns them into this finished product.
All of the mics are gutted, cleaned and professionally wired with high quality, efficient American L.E.D lights. Gord will often install metal mesh screen in his mics. Some do not have them but it really comes down to how the mic is designed and how we want the light to be thrown.
This 737A casts an amazing ambiance once activated as you can see in the pictures provided. It throws less light and has more of a warm glow. This will make an excellent accent piece anywhere in the home, studio or office and this mic lamp will screw onto any microphone desk or floor stand. I do have several vintage stands available in my Ebay store however.
If you'd like to contact Gord directly please just let me know and I'll provide you one of his links here on Ebay. You can get a better deal if you buy directly from him as I'm just trying to get his name and recognition out there. His work is top notch. Again, I have several of his pieces in my residence and everybody who comes over absolutely loves them.
The 737A itself is in very nice physical condition. It has just a few tiny spots of pitting but otherwise quite clean. The front and rear grill are free of any dents or fractures and the satin chrome has a gorgeous luster. The joint mechanism on this mic has lots of tension and works perfectly allowing you to tilt the head backwards putting light wherever you need it. A cable connector is attached to the mic as it would be naturally completing the effect of the mic.
The cable itself is a high quality cloth covered item and has an older vintage feel to it. It's appx 9 feet in length and has an on / off switch as you can see in pic # 10. Simply plug this in and your good to go. I believe these LED's are rated at 50,000 hours.
This in actual Shure Brothers 737A mic. Not a replica. I can't talk these lamps up enough. More like sculptures and I was told Gord is going to be numbering these like paintings to indicate his particular work. He'll be making several more of these lamps in many makes and models so this is going to be more than just a lamp but an investment. Regardless, one of the coolest lamps you could own and perfect for that mid century vibe and an excellent gift for just about anybody.
These are certainly strong enough to read a book next too.
MICROPHONE STAND SHOWN IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.
If you need an older period stand for this mic lamp just ask and I'll show you what i currently have in stock that will work and look great for it.
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.