The legendary EMI TG12345 recording console used to create The Beatles' iconic Abbey Road album will be available for sale on Reverb starting October 29. This one-of-a-kind console was custom-built for EMI Studios in 1968 and played a crucial role in shaping the distinctive sound of the album that sold over 27 million copies worldwide.

Dave Harries, who participated in numerous Beatles recording sessions, emphasizes, "Abbey Road is one of the best albums ever made, and it sounds so good because of this recording console." The console's superior sound quality also attracted all four Beatles members for their solo projects, including John Lennon's "Instant Karma!" and George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass."

The console underwent an extensive five-year restoration process led by former EMI engineer Brian Gibson. His team successfully reunited it with 70% of its original parts and carefully reproduced the remaining components to maintain authenticity. It was the first of only 17 consoles worldwide made by EMI.

Mike "The TG Man" Hedges, acclaimed producer known for his work with The Cure and U2, notes, "It's a beautiful sounding machine. It enhances everything that goes through it." The console remains technologically competitive even by today's standards, built with EMI's "cost no object" approach to achieve world-class quality.

Related Articles

Previous Articles