A highlight of PLASA Show 2022 was a recreation of the iconic PA system used for Pink Floyd’s 1971 Live at Pompeii performance. Simon Duff investigates . . . For full article click here
During 2021 CH Vintage was called upon to supply a wide variety of equipment to the May 31st 2022 Disney / Danny Boyle TV Series release ”Pistol” charting the career of the Sex Pistols here are a few initial shots of the re-creation of the Bowie at Hammersmith Ziggy gig.
ARE YOU FEELING IT? “That will be a weird feeling! Does anyone fancy a séance?” Peter Hook on the recreation of Strawberry Studios For one weekend only experience first-hand what it was like to be in the Strawberry Studios control room when artists such as 10CC, Joy Division, New Order and The Smiths first captured […]
Back in February 2021 CH Vintage Audio was asked to supply a 12 volt PA Amplifier, a gadget box, some vintage Goodmans Midax horns and some drums of 1970s Radio Spares / RS speaker cable- the programme was broadcast in January 2022. Equipment appears at about 8 mins 48 seconds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/attenboroughs-wonder-of-song
Westley Bone interviews Chris Hewitt about the Pompeii Sound System re-created in Cheshire in September 2021.
We now have all the films available from the Pompeii in Cheshire gig, starring Steve McElroy and friends
Westley Bone interviews Mark Radcliffe about the Pompeii Sound System re-created in Cheshire in September 2021.
The sound system used at Pompeii has been recreated by CH Vintage and a film made with the help of Troglodyte Music, Grange Products, Chris Hewitt’s Museum of Rock, Rawson Sparfield Speakers and Steve McElroy and Friends A full professionally filmed dvd will be available shortly. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/600926682
Chris Hewitt from CH Vintage appeared at Le 106 Rouen talking about various sound systems. Chris was talking about and discussing the Martin Audio Systems. https://www.facebook.com/le106/videos/846318356079192 He also discussed Altec Lansing https://www.facebook.com/le106/videos/391015342727422 And finally he discussed the WEM Festival System https://www.facebook.com/le106/videos/391015342727422
CH Vintage Audio provided the modular stack cabinets and monitor for the Martin Audio 50th year Anniversary Celebrations on Sept 2021
The first music film project CH Vintage Audio was asked to provide equipment for was the film based on Morrissey’s pre Smiths life – England Is Mine CH Vintage Audio provided the PA system for a re-creation of The Sex Pistols at The Lesser Free Trade Hall Manchester and also a re-creation of some bands […]
The CH Vintage Audio 1970s Ford Transit has now been dressed in Avis Van Rental livery. Avis used to specialise in hiring vans to bands, many of the top names had Avis vans including Pink Floyd. Our van has extra set of aircraft seats behind the front seats and a period 8 track stereo player.
CH Vintage is pleased to offer equipment for hire as used by George Harrison and Abbey Road Studios. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/589303080
Now available from CH Vintage Audio, for hire for Film and TV work, 1970s Ford Transit music business van. The van that revolutionised late 60s and 70s music. The first one that could carry the band, their crew and all the equipment for a small to medium concert. Our van has extra set of aircraft seats behind the […]
Back in January 2020 Marshall headphones needed some vintage Marshall gear for their new video featuring Iggy Pop and various musicians playing. CH Vintage Audio got the job of supplying a small part of its vintage Marshall collection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRldzyR-TMc
CH Vintage Audio were pleased to provide the three WEM mixers used for Hendrix at the Isle of Wight, some of the WEM PA speakers and horns used for Hendrix at the Isle of Wight, a Hendrix Marshall 50 watt head, a Hendrix Marshall 100 watt valve slave, Hendrix Marshall 4 x 12, Hendrix Univibe […]
Chris Hewitt is pleased to announce the release of a a limited edition book to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival 1970. This is the first book to look at WEM and large British PA systems in detail. The book also features Pink Floyd’s PA systems, WEM and beyond. The book is published […]
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Ahead of an anniversary concert for the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival organiser staged a mini re-enactment of the concert featuring Julie Felix using in the same field in Wootton where 150 thousand music fans gathered 50 years ago.