I bought my SM 58 in 1980 at a music store in Dayton, Ohio. As I recall, I paid about $100. I've been using it for about 40% of my live performances ever since. I do from 50 - 100 shows a year and many of the shows are outside. This mic has outlasted several PAs,keyboards and amps!

I found the sound to be outstanding clear and easy to understand and a joy to use no wonder its the best selling mic on the planet remember this mic wont dissapoint and ive had 6 years of continueous use and never had 1 problem with it yet as long as the settings are correct on the mixer it will