#2120 • Sun Records Recording Microphone From Sam Phillips

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $10,000-$15,000 Sun Records Recording Microphone Gifted by Producer Sam Phillips W/Notarized LOA - This Shure Model 55S microphone was gifted to Memphian William "Bill" Clouse by legendary Sun Records producer Sam Phillips. Clouse and Phillips both lived in Memphis and would often discuss various music and artists as they both had a passion for all types of music. One day Sam gifted this Unidyne Dymanic microphone to Bill and explained that is was one which was used at Sun Records. This particular model of microphone is lovingly referred to as the "Elvis Mic" within the recording studio industry. This microphone exhibits typical patina for a mic this age. This is a classic microphone with significant provenance attributed to arguably the most historic recording studio in the history of rock n' roll, which saw the rise of superstars such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins to iconic status. The microphone will be accompanied by a notarized letter of authenticity.