Legendary Console for Sale!
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I'll check my account if I can afford it or not.
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I need to get a bigger room
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With or without shipping?!
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Trust me, you wouldn't want this one because there's nothing much original in this thing anyway. The modules (preamps and EQs) were swapped out and replaced by newer reissues many years ago. The original modules (preamps and the legendary EQ) were sold off to collectors. The new modules were replaced by Tony Martin's reissues.
This basically is a replica in the original frame. Chances are the bussing stages are still original and the power supply as well, but that's about it.
I find it rather irritating that Bonham's isn't upfront about those issues. This thing isn't worth more than a low 5-figure number.
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Trust me, you wouldn't want this one because there's nothing much original in this thing anyway.
That goes for all old consoles. Most studios had an in-house electrical engineer, that would swap out and repair channels, preamps, EQs, whatever during their lifespan. 80s SSLs, 70s Neves and Tridents... none of them are "original" anymore. It's like swapping out tubes in an amp.