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Fairchild 660 #53
For sale is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own one of the most historic pieces of audio recording equipment you are likely to find, a Fairchild 660 mono tube limiter from the legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis Tennessee. This piece was used on dozens of Gold records and Grammy winning recordings. Included with this sale is a Certificate of Authenticity from Ardent Studios. Early serial #53 and in fantastic shape for its age. From original owners. This unit pairs perfectly with the Fairchild 670 stereo tube limiter we have for sale in a separate auction. Historic one-of-a-kind pedigree and unit, 660s are even harder to find than 670s due to fewer having been produced.

A short selection of artists and recordings made at Ardent Studios includes:
Led Zeppelin - III
Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul
Big Star - #1 Records & Third/Sister Lovers
ZZ Top - Tres Hombres, Eliminator, Degüello, Rio Grande Mud, Fandago!, Tejas
The Staple Singers
James Taylor
John Prine - Common Sense
Al Green - Soul Survivor
R.E.M. - Green
The Bar-Kays
The Replacements - Pleased to Meet Me
Bob Dylan
Stevie Ray Vaughan
The White Stripes - Get Behind me Satan
Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience
The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldiers
Cat Power - The Greatest
The Afghan Whigs - Gentlemen, Black Love
and many many more.