{"product_id":"joe-meek-vc3q-excellent","title":"Joe Meek VC3Q - Excellent","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJoe Meek VC3Q - Excellent\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent condition — light signs of use, no obvious issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully tested — flawless results across all functional checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptical compressor and three-band Meekqualizer deliver characterful, coloured tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA cost-effective entry into classic Joe Meek analogue channel-strip processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Joe Meek VC3Q is an excellent-condition item. It has passed our full 8-point functional test with perfect results. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJoe Meek VC3Q\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo additional accessories included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joe Meek VC3Q is a professional mic preamp and channel strip designed by Ted Fletcher, combining three distinct processing stages in a single unit: a mic preamp, an optical compressor, and a three-band equalizer (the Meekqualizer). The preamp is well-regarded for its distinctly coloured, round and full-bodied character — adding girth and tonal warmth rather than aiming for transparency. The optical compressor uses an LED and photocell circuit with switchable Fast\/Slow attack, variable release, and variable compression controls. The three-band EQ is noted for its wide, musical curves. The VC3Q has been used across a broad range of sources including drums, DI bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and vocals, and is particularly noted for the euphonic colour it adds to stringed instruments and the way it brings out punch and definition in bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA great opportunity to own a Joe Meek VC3Q at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53944627757393,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/6913\/0833\/files\/b083730d-2a25-491c-82c9-613f24066a5a.jpg?v=1780480806","url":"https:\/\/www.audiotrader.co.uk\/products\/joe-meek-vc3q-excellent","provider":"Audio Trader","version":"1.0","type":"link"}