For Sale: Neve 8026 Console Frame (Vintage, 1974)

We are offering a truly rare and historic piece of recording equipment: a 1974 Neve 8026 console frame, one of the most coveted recording consoles ever made.
Originally commissioned for BBC Maida Vale Studios, this desk later found its way to Los Angeles, where it was owned by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. This console delivers the unmistakable Neve sonic character, tight, punchy clarity paired with warm, rounded midrange. Whether recording or mixing, it offers phenomenal sonic results and highly flexible routing options that inspire creative workflows.

Professional Restoration (2020–2022)

This console has been meticulously restored by professionals over two years, ensuring reliability and top-tier performance:

Full recap of all routing and bus modules

Replacement of all relays

LED upgrades to routing modules and monitor panel

Complete cleaning and lubrication of switches and pots (replaced as needed)

Numerous enhancements for long-term stability

Included in the Sale:

Neve 8026 console frame

All routing, bus, and reverb return modules (see photos) – routing modules housed in the penthouse

2x Original Neve power supplies

1x Brand-new custom Atomic Instrument power supply

Associated cabling (Pro Tools, tape machine integration, etc.)

Original documentation and schematics

Original casters and new upgraded wheels

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest Neve consoles in existence. Please reach out with any serious inquiries or questions.