Microphone on a stick?

[EddieRay]

I found this thing at a swap meet for $5. It's a mic (radio?, telephone?) on a telescoping stick made in USA by Brush. It doesn't werk but it sure looks cool.

The back of it says "Patent Notice Inside" but I can't figure out how to open it to see what's wrong with it. It's not held together with screws and there doesn't appear to be a seam anywhere. I'm afraid to try and force it open. Has anyoen ever seen one of these? When was it made? How can I open it?

 

[eeldip]

wow, that is cool lookin.

if you cant get it to work, i'll take it for $10. double your money!

 

[BlindCowboy]

It looks as if the top grille may screw off?

 

[sloop]

You got an oldie!!

That's an old carbon element microphone. The front should unscrew and the element will fall out. There should be 2 spring contacts inside.

Don't worry about getting it working, these sounded like crap on their best day.

 

[eeldip]

carbon mics do not sound like crap. they sound like fucking awesome crap.

under the snare man. under the snare.

vocals.

piano.

 

[EddieRay]

Cool! A carbon element mic, eh? When do you suppose it was made?

Like I said, I couldn't find a seam, even using a magnifying glass. I'll take another look and try to open it up. Thanks for the replies!