"An eclectic roster of engineers ensure constant traffic from some of the hippest bands around." >Mix Magazine
"The casual vibe has translated into some remarkable recordings, including the high-water marks in several bands' oeuvres.">SF Weekly
"Vanderslice and Solter are musicians first and engineers second, which is exemplified by their dedication to getting the right sound." SF Bay Guardian
"The boys of MK Ultra have opened a supercool analog studio." >Tape Op
"In two years, John Vanderslice and his studio, Tiny Telephone, have become focal points of the local scene." >SF Weekly
"An eclectic analog haven in San Francisco." >Mix Magazine
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Tiny Telephone was opened in September of 1997 to provide affordable hi-fi recording to San Francisco's independent music community. Inside you'll find a spacious live room, a game room/lounge (ok, it's only got a tv and a PS2) and, in our control room, the city's most comfortable couch. You'll also find a discrete Neve 5316 and a Studer 827, one of the finest 24-track recorders ever made. We're right in the Mission in a gated, private compound with easy parking. The studio is about 1700 sq. ft., with an isolation room, two rock-solid amp lockers, and a Bob Hodas-tuned control room. Since I am painfully addicted to buying audio gear, the following list will only improve. Tiny Telephone is stridently democratic, we encourage bands from all genres and experience levels to record here. Go to our FAQ to get detailed information about rates, directions and deposit info.
Please email me if you'd like a studio tour, I usually schedule a few every week. Often late morning works best.
-John Vanderslice
Introducing: The Bay Bridged Recording Grant. "This new program for local bands and artists will provide grant recipients with special assistance to record at Tiny Telephone" We are VERY proud to be part of this, I would highly recommend you apply to this.
Magik*Magik Orchestra is the official house orchestra of Tiny Telephone. M*MO is a modular group of symphonic players that can ordered up as needed, from a single bass clarinet, to an 60-piece ensemble
Rates: Tiny Telephone is $350 a day, engineers are (usually) $200 a day. More
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Owner/Manager: John Vanderslice | Booking: 415 334 1970
jv@tinytelephone.com | Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.
House Engineers:
John Congleton (Explosions In The Sky, Modest Mouse, Smog) 214.552.0587 | website
Eli Crews (WHY?, Deerhoof, Beulah) 510 684 3393 | website
Jamie Durr (Josh Fix, Prince Paul, The Dead) 415 203 8116 | website
Brandon Eggleston (Josh Ritter, the Mountain Goats, Pelican) 206 403 8833 | website
Joel Hamilton (Black Keys, Sparklehorse, Elvis Costello) | website
Scott McDowell (Sean Hayes, Birds & Batteries, and Kacey Johansing) | website
Phil Manley (Saviours, Tussle, Trans Am) 415-515-2001
Ian Pellicci (Deerhoof, Rogue Wave, Wooden Wand) 510 579 3317
Jay Pellicci (Erase Errata, Cody Chesnutt, Deerhoof) 510 520 8320 | website
Justin Phelps (Jolie Holland, Dead Kennedys, Cake) 415 572 8506 | website
Scott Solter (St. Vincent, Spoon, the Mountain Goats) 415 505 8436 | website
Chris Walla (Death Cab, Tegan and Sara, Decemberists) | website
