They don't offer the R100 cartridges (capsule) for those anymore. At least not on the regular parts list.

They're a cool old-style mic, not very flattering - just kind of flat sounding. I didn't know anybody else still owned one.

I got rid of mine 20 years ago. Hawk is right, they were just blah mics, not very sensitive, no typical "Shure presence", too much handling noise. They did not go over particularly well and were relatively short-lived. Usually found on "live" TV shows because, as you said, they looked good.

They would be great if you were touring in an Andy Williams tribute band.

The SM59 is undeniably interesting looking and they originally came with a really nice metal case.
With the unique shape of the windscreen, I don't know if you could cram a different Shure cartridge in it.

The looks and case are the most memorable thing about them, I've been trying now for two days to remember where mine even is....
Maybe I used the case to chock the tires on the trailer, and converted the mic into one of those flashlights you use to direct traffic.

Here is a short but interesting article that shows a picture of SM59 in case if you're reading this and don't know what I'm talking about.
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Also from the linked article: Big thumbs up to the 409, D12e, D224 and 308 (haven't used the Stedman)

Thanks for that deja vu, Hawk! Now that you remind me of the metal case, I recall that the red foam in them was crumbling apart after only a few years.
On another note, I had one of those AKG D224's. Pretty darned good, I missed mine when it was stolen.

Moon,

My drummer still uses a D224 on his hi-hat, outstanding!

The D224 and the Sennheiser 441 have to be two of the smoothest dynamics ever.

MD441 is actually a German code for "smooooooother than a a baby's butt"...Full Rumpass had one during a clearance last year for less than $600 and I missed it! DOH!