Chandler Limited EMI TG 12345 Curve Bender

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Chandler Limited EMI TG 12345 Curve Bender

Chandler Limited

EMI TG 12345 Curve Bender

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 118185
Model: EMI TG 12345 Curve Bender
Price: $8,358.90

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This Curve Bender is a serious piece of kit, recreating the magic of the classic EMI TG12345 console. It’s built for engineers and producers chasing that vintage Abbey Road vibe – think classic rock, soul, and anything needing that extra touch of warmth and character. It's not a do-everything EQ, but what it *does* it does exceptionally well.

Product Description

  • Chandler Limited EMI TG 12345 Curve Bender
  • Stereo/Dual Mono Equalizer
  • Released for the 75th anniversary of Abbey Road Studios
  • Developed by Chandler Limited designer Wade Goeke and Abbey Road "senior engineer" Peter Cobbin
  • Based on the classic EMI TG12345 console
  • Circuitry: Discrete
  • Transistor
  • 51 EQ points
  • High-pass and low-pass filters
  • Bypass switch per channel
  • Detented gain controls with 21 settings (+/-10) in 0.5 dB steps
  • 2 XLR inputs
  • 2 XLR outputs
  • Construction: 19" / 4 U

*Note:* Requires power supply PSU-1 art. #194566# (not included)

PROS
  • • Discrete transistor circuitry delivers a uniquely warm, harmonically rich tone.
  • • The detented gain controls offer precise, repeatable EQ shaping.
  • • Based on a legendary console, capturing Abbey Road’s signature sound.
  • • Robust 19-inch rackmount build ensures durability for studio use.
CONS
  • • The price point places it firmly in the high-end, professional category.
  • • Requires a separate power supply, adding to the overall investment.
  • • Limited versatility compared to more flexible parametric equalizers.

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Key Features

Type Parametric Equalizer
Bands 51
Channels Stereo/Dual Mono
Connections 2 XLR inputs, 2 XLR outputs
Metering LED, per channel gain indication
Weight Approximately 25 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

While both offer a vintage vibe, the Curve Bender’s discrete transistor design provides a different harmonic character than the tube-based Pultec, offering a more modern, yet still warm, EQ experience.
It's genuinely useful for processing stereo signals independently, allowing for subtle differences or completely different EQ curves on each side for creative effects or fixing asymmetrical issues.
The sound is timeless; it’s not about recreating a specific era, but about adding warmth, character, and subtle shaping that elevates modern recordings with a classic appeal.

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