Hello, I’m Floyd, your 12412 unit.
What’s so special about this gray, utilitarian box with knobs on it? Well, it is an EMI mastering EQ that was once at a place called Abbey Road. And some pretty famous signals passed through it. I asked our head technician what it sounds like. He said, “Mid ‘70’s Pink Floyd? That’s what it sounds like.” So, it’s going to play “Wish You Were Here?” when I power it up? He went on to describe it as focused, tight and musical. All the meat - very little pudding.
Queen of the Road
Big, beautiful and with lots to love, this well-appointed lady is looking for a new relationship. Everybody, meet Abbey…
Here’s a SPECTACULAR TG12345 Mk IV console with an incredible pedigree. The desk was initially installed in Abbey Road Studio Three in December of 1971. Three years later in November 1974 it was moved to the big room, Studio One, where it resided until it was decommissioned in December 1983. Studio One is Abbey Road’s largest live room, and can easily handle a full orchestra, plus a choir. Consequently, this desk saw quite a bit of use on film scoring sessions, including the orchestral portions for the film of Pink Floyd The Wall. Other film work included the original Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many others.
Although this particular desk is virtually unique, many of the channel modules are similar in design to earlier versions of the TG12345. This desk is the sound of Abbey Road throughout the 1970s, when classic albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, (recorded on the only other Mark IV ever made), were tracked and mixed on these legendary consoles. Only 14 of these desks are known to still exist, and most owners wouldn’t part with them for any amount of money. Never available to the public during their heyday - and maybe never available again - this is a unique opportunity to own a unique desk from the control rooms of Abbey Road.
For a date with Abbey, contact drew.townson-at-vintageking.com
Source: vintageking.com