This vintage Astatic 77 microphone from the 1950s is a great addition to any collection. The microphone has a classic look and feel that will transport you back in time. It was made in the United States and has a brand name that is synonymous with quality. This microphone is a type that was commonly used in the music industry. This item has wear. This item was damaged during shipment to a customer and was returned. The glue holding the inside speaker was brittle and broke apart. I cleaned out the pieces of glue and inserted a styrofoam piece to hold the speaker in place. Wires seem to be ok inside the case. Can be used as a decorative piece or possibly be fixed. Purchase of this item will be "as is" knowing there was damage.