Posted by:
Ptolemy (---.range217-44.btcentralplus.com)
Talking of tape recorders (as we were a while ago), I was recently alerted to the following item for sale on Ebay.
Anyone looking to replace their tape recorder might do worse than make a bid for this (I'm constantly amazed at what turns up on Ebay, but this really does "take the biscuit" as we say over here!)
item#2335666678: MUSCLE SHOALS SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS
Starts: Jul-16-03 13:59:17 PDT
Ends: Aug-15-03 13:59:17 PDT
Price: Starts at $650,000.00
Item Description:
Legendary recording studio located in Alabama, on the banks of the Tennessee River. The facility includes 2 complete recording studios, multiple offices, kitchen and dining area, recreation lounge, indoor parking, and over 10,000 square feet of undeveloped floor space suitable for audio / video facilities, additional offices, or living quarters.
Equipment includes a Neve 8068 32x16 console in Studio A and a Neve 8088 40x16 console with GML Series 2000 automation in Studio B, 2 Studer A820 24-track recorders with Dolby SR, an extensive inventory of outboard gear, microphones and keyboards. Included in the keyboards are 2 Hammond B-3
organs and a 9ft. Baldwin concert grand piano.
The facility is currently operational. Clients have included: Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Glen Frey, Melissa Etheridge, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Julian Lennon.
To bid on the item, go to:
[
cgi.ebay.com]