Vintage 1950's Canadian Astatic T-3 crystal "bullet" microphone High Z harp mic prop display JT30 D104

       Hello and welcome to The House of Chrome.

 You are looking at a unique and desirable 1950's era Astatic T-3 model crystal microphone made in Canada and it comes complete with the lower F-11 adapter shown which allows this mic to operate. This particular model still has the early riveted badge showing it's earlier age.   It should be noted right away that this mic comes with an original (non-working) crystal element which is often the case for these older T-3 models.

 This will make an excellent project mic if you choose to install a working element.

 The lower chrome F-11 adapter is properly wired however so if you replace the element with a good working crystal unit or Shure C.M or C.R element...you'll have an excellent looking and working mic.

 Pic # 2 shows this very model in an old Astatic 1950's era mic advertisement. Astatic built this particular mic for about 20 years starting in the early 1950's. Again, this is a rarer Canadian built T-3. Usually the Canadian T-3 mics have the green Astatic badge but this one has a black badge so I'm not sure if it's an early Canadian model or a late Canadian model?

 This T-3 mic was originally intended for home recording and general broadcasting purposes but happens to make a fantastic harp mic these days due to it's lite weight and smaller size which is about the size of a large chicken egg. Easy to cup in the hand.

 The all metal body with polished chrome plate finish shows typical lite wear. It's free of any  corrosion or engravings but there are some scratches, tiny dings and lite scuff marks. The front chrome grill looks excellent with zero dents, odors or tarnish and the inner cloth screen is free of any rips or holes. There is plenty of tension on the pivot mechanism giving you just the right angle needed. I would give it a very conservative 7 on a scale of 1 - 10 physically speaking.   

 This mic comes with the vintage original F-11 adapter that screws onto the mic. The F-11 was essential to operate several Astatic mics of this era. The F-11 includes the short 6 foot cable and quality Switchcraft male 1/4 inch end connector. The cable is soft & pliable. Again, cable is properly wired. The F-11 will screw onto and desk or floor stand you have as well. The F-11 is in excellent physical and operational condition.

 MICROPHONE STAND IS NOT PART OF THIS SALE...USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.

 If you need an older stand to go with the mic please just ask and I'll show you what I have available in my online store. Thank you.

                     As with all my vintage items...

 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.