This “super console” was constructed by Elvis Costello and Chris Difford (from the band Squeeze) in 1996 after consultation with Dick Swettenham, a former employee of Abbey Road and Olympic Studios. They used part of the Island Records Basing Street Studio 2 Helios Console (1970-1974) and part of Alvin Lee’s Helios console from Space Studios (1973-1979).

The newly combined console was installed on a peaceful farm in Rye that became a haven for musical artists and has been in constant use ever since.

Artists who have used the console in both their original and amalgamated guises include: Led Zeppelin (and used to record “Stairway to Heaven”), Bob Marley & The Wailers, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Jeff Beck, Stephen Stills, Jimi Hendrix, Mott The Hoople, Cat Stevens, Free, KT Tunstall, Athlete, Paolo Nutini, Sia, Olly Murrs, Dido, Pet Shop Boys, Scouting For Girls, David Bowie, Paul Weller, Mud, Gary Barlow, Supergrass and Keane.

Wouldn’t this look great in your own barn? The estimate is well into the six figures. Start making space now, the Entertainment Memorabilia auction is December 11, at 101 New Bond Street, London

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