There are only a few pieces of studio gear that actually go beyond iconic and can justifiably claim to be legendary. In the world of microphones it has to be the Neumann U47 , and surely the most revered compressor/limiter is the Fairchild 660/670, used on almost every Beatles recording. Tannoy speakers made such an impression on the public at large that the brand name is often used to refer to public address systems of all makes. The tone-control member of this elite club is the Pultec EQP-1A equalizer. Celebrating its diamond anniversary this year, the EQP-1A has been shaping the sound of popular music since before the birth of rock and roll. The original EQP-1 was launched in 1951 by Pulse Techniques, a company formed by Ollie Summerland and Gene Shank in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. Teaneck is something of a legend in its own right in sound recording circles as it’s also the town in which Les Paul (co-designer of the classic Gibson guitar that bears his name) set up the world’s first multitrack recording studio. Summerland and Shank hand-built the first units and, following a very early modification to the design, the original Pultec EQP-1A remained in production for the best part of 30 years. JohnPickford This specific EQ had been totally overhauled. Brand new tubes and all capacitors have been changed in the aim of getting the best from this wonderful machine….and it does !Cosmetic care including new knobs on front end has also been done .All controls are soft and mild. I’m selling this device because of stopping my professional activities/ studio and will retire far from Europe.
I still have rare and much sought-after devices for sale. Watch my eBay a little later for complete list of machines. Contact me for appointment if seriously interested
Thierry Allard +32 473 85 89 27 Original Pultec EQP-1As are hard to find. Mint examples change hands for around £5,000.