Description: Chrome Astatic T3 Bullet Harp Microphone with Original Crystal Element, new cord, new XLR Connector, original T3 Box, and Astatic paper bag!Brand New Rubber Gasket installed for Original Crystal ElementThis is the finest Astatic T-3 chrome microphone you will ever see. It has been part of a very private collection for nearly 60 years and is finally presented for sale. This particular unit comes with its original and fully functioning grip-to-talk chrome stand (Model G). This microphone has been fully polished, cleaned, and is absolutely stunning. This used unit has its original working crystal element. We have removed the old rubber cord with its 1/4” connector and attached a brand new XLR cord for a balanced connection.This microphone comes with an Astatic T-3 box in excellent condition and the original Astatic paper bag that the microphone came in (all Astatic microphones had a special paper bag that held the microphone inside of the box when sold.) The astatic box has some storage wear, but prominently displays the model number and picture of the microphone on one end. There is some very light pencil writing on the top of the box. The box properly closes for storage.The polished chrome on this Astatic T-3 is beyond gorgeous and it shines. With only minimal scratching that is seen at very close inspection, it is the best T-3 we have ever seen cosmetically and heard functionally. This is truly among the best vintage microphones that exists today.Squeezing the grip on the Model G stand activates sound input and letting go disables sound input. The Model G stand, itself, is in beautiful shape. Beautiful chrome, with only minimal scratching, gorgeous original paint, and a striking base with a scratch-preventive felt bottom for desks. The Model G was offered for sale with the Astatic T-3 as a bundle and these two have been together for many decades, and have been treated with the utmost care.All screws are present and have all been removed for cleaning and then added back in. New Gasket: Over the decades, the original gaskets made for this model disintegrates, leaving the element hanging loosely inside of the body. To resolve this, and to protect the original element for the future, we have also installed a brand new rubber gasket to replace the dried original. The new, soft, rubber gasket holds the element firmly in place inside of the chrome body to prevent damage from motion.We have tested this Astatic T3 with a CL-1 Cloudlifter (it raises the gain without increasing noise) and the sound is phenomenal. We offer a 30 day return on this item in case it is not to your liking.
Price: 749 USD
Location: Turlock, California
End Time: 2023-12-29T05:29:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Astatic
Compatible Brand: Universal
Type: Microphone
