“Classic” would be an understatement

The 24-channel TG12345 was EMI’s first solid-state console deemed worthy of following the tube-based REDD series. As it took pride of place at Abbey Road Studios, plenty of classic albums were recorded and mixed on it — including The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, among others.
Guitar players particularly liked to plug their instruments directly into the console’s input, bypassing their amps entirely and laying down tracks that became icons for a whole generation — just listen to John Lennon’s searing tone on the single version of “Revolution”.

The Veri-Tone Arcturus preamp was designed from the ground up to give players that same classic tone from an iconic recording console. It features a very high input impedance, so there’s no danger of losing the top-end from a long cable run or signal chain.

With two Class A gain stages coupled by a Triad steel core transformer and a gain range of over 30dB, the Arcturus is capable of delivering anything from classic barely-dirty rhythm tones to the most searing, sustained fuzz. A toggle switch under the Presence knob controls the bias of the first stage, as the mic/line switch would on the actual desk.

Every single pedal is made to order, by hand and features key vintage parts such as audiophile-grade capacitors from the 1970s, Germanium transistors from the 1960s and carbon comp resistors. Every part has been tested and auditioned before being placed in the circuit, which also features some modern parts such as Neutrik jacks and TT potentiometers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Sean Ono Lennon holding the pedal that was inspired by his father.

Sean Lennon using the Arcturus at his Late Late Show performance.

Nels Cline (Wilco) with his Veri-Tone Arcturus.