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Sold Big Wheel Turner

Turner 254 modded

Hammered paint candy coated

has a big wheel volume

No element inside at the moment

Switchcraft connector

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RFT DDR MIC

Former DDR East German bullet microphone.

This microfone is a RFT KM/T/St7050 (Kristall Mikrofon/Transmitting/Modell 7050) from 1950-1954.

RFT is not really a brand. You have to be aware that these mics were manufactured in a communist country. There were no brands only Trademark Associations. RFT means: Rundfunk- und Fernmelde-Technik. So it was more like a collaborative community under which different producers manufactured transmmitting and receiving products in the former DDR.

Inside is a Mexican element with an impedance transformer.

In the rear is a vintage Ronette connector (same thread as the Switchcraft)

Including the original customized stand

Sold

Huskies · Rft

Ronette ZBD3(#3)

SOLD SOLD The ZBD3 is very lightweight with only 97 gr. and has an ideal diameter of 54mm.

This microphone still has the original BDX 30 crystal element with very good output and a wonderful warm tone.

These mics are dated somewhere in the 1940's

All wiring, Switchcraft connector and volume control are new. The connector and volume control can be changed over.

diam. 54mm / weight 97 gr.

SOLD Ronette ZBD3 #2 custom

diam. 54mm / weight 158g

This microphone is dated around 1947 and can be considered very rare. The original Ronette element in this piece has been replaced with a Turner ceramic 21C element.

The adapter that normally connects to the stand has been modified to a volume control. The original Switchcraft-like connector is still in place. The wiring is all new.

The screws in the grill have been removed. The grill is now secured with a 3D pen red filament and sanded down for optimal holding convenience.

Ronette ZBD3 #1

diam. 54mm / weight 137g

This is my absolute favorite! Nice patina.

Years ago my father in law gave me this microphone. He told me that it was used at the carousel at a fair. He also gave me the tube amp but that one died...

It is from the late 40's around 1947.

Inside is a Philmore CM300 crystal element that sounds amazing!

Rare item with Switchcraft connector and volume control.

Ronette G210-7

Beautiful chromed Dutch microphone from Ronette Amsterdam. Manufactured around late 40's, early 50's.

It still has a 100% FC5 crystal element that is tested and has a very strong output and a beautiful warm tone.

It still has the old vintage textile woven wires inside to keep originality. But can be replaced upon request (included in price).

Ronette G210

Late 40's Ronette G210. Made in Amsterdam Netherlands. It houses a very strong Husky Black Thunder dynamic Hi-Z element.

The shell is 100% airtight to create the resonance chamber that is essential for the perfect tone.

Very strong output, deep lows beautifully balanced with mids and highs. Absolute killer crunch.

Original Switchcraft-like connector.

The chrome has some marks where the stand enters the body. A little wear on the grille. See pics

Huskies · ronette g210

Sold Ronette G210-7 SHOT #@%

diameter 56mm / weight 267g

From the Dutch manufacturer Ronette, the G210-7. At a certain point in history somebody decided to shoot a hole through the shell of this Ronette....and the bullet went straight through. I repaired the holes, but you can still see the wounds. The mic is 100% airtight.

This microphone dates from around the 1940's - 50's. The crystal element I replaced for a custom dynamic element from a Leson TW-205AC combined with a German impedance transformer. It now has app. 1400 Ohms impedance.

It is very hot and has a warm round tone.

Huskies · Ronette g110

Huskies · G210 FOLK

Primo M131 Dynamic

diameter 62mm / weight 407g

Primo M131 microphone in beautiful green. Inside is a German dynamic element custom built into the original crystal element housing. All new wiring. 1323 Ohm DC impedance. Lots of bottom!

I cut the original wire connection and put in a new original Switchcraft 2501M screw on connector.

Also sold under brandname Argonne.

Huskies · Primo m131 dynamic

Shure Green Bullet 520D

SOLD

This green bullet is a 520D. It is assembled in Mexico. These were produced from 1985-1996.

The exact year of this piece is unknown, as the tag has no stamped model nr. All the black lettering is worn.

Inside is a Mexican CM element 99S556 dated May 1996.

Volume control and Switchcraft connector.

diam. 62mm / weight 374g

Shure Brown Bullet

diam. 61mm / weight 337g

Late 40's Shure brown bullet.

Nice patina and a Switchcraft connector.

These older brown bullets have no tag at all and has the smaller size shell.

Inside is a 99b86 Shure CM element from Dec. 1961

Very good output!

Shure 707A rare

diam. 60mm / weight 270g

The holy grail!

This bullet is dated 1945 and has a small size shell. Inside is the gold! It still has the functioning OG Shure R7 crystal element 99-131! With very high output.

Also very rare horizontal grill.

Wiring and Switchcraft connector are new.

The body has a very nice vintage patina.

Shure Rocket 705 50b

Very rare Shure 705 or 50b from 1939.

This is the first bullet mic Shure ever produced.

Originally it was a medium Z mic. Now with a 99e86 cr black label element dated februari 1952 icw an impedance transformer. Around 1200ohm.

Big fat tone! And amazing output!

I installed a new switchcraft connector and all new wiring with steel harnass. Most of these mics have a smooth grill. This very rare one has a logo on the front. The Shure tag I still have to put on there... It is on its way trom the US.

Huskies · Shure rocket model 705 50b

Ronette G210-5

diam. 52mm / weight 281g

SOLD

Ronette was a a manufacturer of turntable elements and high-end microphones.

This very clean and neat G210-5 is a very good example of their craftsmanship. The microphone is heavily chromed and looks brand new.

It comes with the OG box which is very rare. It has an original Switchcraft-like connector.

Inside is the original crystal Ronette element FC 7500-5 dated 1952, that is still very hot!

Sold Ronette ZBD3 (#4)

diam. 54mm / weight 120gr

100% original 1947 Ronette ZBD3. This one has a real nice patina.

Inside is the original Ronette crystal element that still has about 90% output. Real nice full warm tone.

The connector is a switchcraft look-a-like that fits the switchcraft female connector.

This was the first Ronette microphone available.

Turner 252 Dino

diam. 57mm / weight 284g

Turner desktop microphone customized and chopped. The dispatcher number is still engraved on the top. The mohawk on the top has been modified to make it a nice grip.

Your fingers fold nicely into the dinogrip. Sanded down and roughly polished to get that vintage look. A switchcraft connector is mounted and the inside has been fully rewired. It has a very hot undated Shure white label element.

Can fit a volume control.

Huskies · Turner 252 Dino

Velvet Blue Turner

Turner 252 freshly powdercoated in Velvet Blue. Inside is a vintage 60's Philips High Impedance dynamic element. Huge output. Great low-mid-high balance. Beautiful crunch, not too muddy.

New Switchcraft 2501MP connector installed. Will be sold with new 332AX adapter to connect to guitar plug.

Tone reminds me of a strong Shure Black Label CR element. Listen to my humble demo and judge for yourself!

Price inl. adapter € 200,-

Husky Harmonica Microphones · Velvet Blue Turner

Turner Pigeon SSB +2

diam. 62mm / weight 389g

SOLD

This is another Turner Desktop mic that has been chopped. It has a switchcraft jack connector.

The pigeon blue paint is the original paint.

Inside is a custom built 1970's dynamic element that has great output (1900 Ohms!) and a wonderful warm tone.

Turner 254 "Big Wheel"

diam. 57mm / weight 247g

Another customized Turner 254.

The shell is a little smaller than the Shure bullets. Very easy to handle. The mohawk on the top was chopped off to make a closing cup.

In the rear is a big fat volume control and it has a Switchcraft connector

Fully polished.

inside a vintage Turner ceramic 21C element with high output.

Teisco UDM-104 in OG Box

1966 High Impedance uni directional dynamic microphone with on/off switch. Small Switchcraft like connector (optional Switchcraft screw on connector 2501M or guitar plug).

I found this microphone to be a big secret! Never saw anyone play this as a harp mic and I don't understand why not!

Beautiful balanced characteristics. Nice deep lows and a dirty crunch. Great output! This thing rocks! Very easy to cup. The top of the mic is closed airtight from the lower part. This makes it unidirectional and very easy to cup and hold.

Looks a lot like the Shure Unisphere 585

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Shure 520SL "The Dispatcher"

diam. 62mm / weight 389g

SOLD

This green bullet from the mid 60's is in very good shape. It holds a HI-Z CM element 99B86 that is very responsive, dated Feb. 1966. 1064 Ohms.

A new volume control is mounted inside the stand hole.

This microphone was often used by dispatchers.

A grip to talk handle with a foot base was optional for this mic.

It has a new Switchcraft connector and wiring. The volume knob beautifully clears a Switchcraft 332AX adapter.

VEB Funkwerk St7055G

Price € 70,- exl. shipping

This is a 1957 crystal mic from the former DDR, East Germany. It is very small and lightweight. It was originally on a stand with a wire running through the bottom of the mic.

I installed a new gasket, wiring and a new 2501MP connector on the back.

These crystal mics have a very warm tone. They fit inside your cup!

Diameter 48mm

Weight 77g

VEB Funkwerk St7058

Price € 150,- excl. shipping

Diameter 53mm

Weight 112g

1957 former DDR crystal mic.

This is a rare find! This mic fits perfectly into your hands and you won't drop it because it has a nice ring for good grip.

Such a sweet mic with green hammered paint. Inside is the original crystal, new wiring and a switchcraft connector.

I replaced the original grill, which I think was awfull, and replaced it with the polished grill of an VEB St7055.

Sweet sweet tone in this little lightweight mic

sold VEB Funkwerk 7058R

Price € sold ,- excl. shipping

diameter 53mm (behind the grill 48mm)

weight 152g

1958 microphone from the DDR. I replaced the crystal element and put in a strong May 1971 Shure CM element 1042 Ohms.

All wiring is new as well as the Switchcraft 2501MP connector on the rear.

The front grill is custom built. It used to be golden mesh. I replaced it with a part of another DDR microphone (VEB St7055).

Sounds lovely.

sold VEB Funkwerk ST7055P

Price € sold excl. shipping

A 1957 former DDR, East German crystal mic.

All paint has been removed and polished to a nice shine.

Inside is new wiring and a gasket. Switchcraft 2501MP connector installed on the back.

It is very small and lightweight it fits inside your cup.

Very warm crystal sound

Diameter 48mm

Weight 74g

Philips BX4 Radio Amp

Carnival Carousel Amp

This beautiful vintage DIY tube amp from the 40'S found its way to me about 10 yrs ago.

As the story goes... The amp was used for music and speach at the carnival carousel. I had it fixed and went searching for a cabinet that was just the right size and looks. I found this Dutch Waldthausen mid-range speaker cab from the 60's. These speakers were often used in cinemas. Inside the cab is a 10,7 inch AlNi Tesla speaker 8W from the Czech Republic.

I'm guessing the amp is around 5 Watt

Carousel meets Cinema! Massive machine... It works like crazy. Lots of power in this vintage combo.