Mellotronists

> The tapes look original, ('cello, 3 violins & flute),
> and are marked "BBS" before the start marks.

----- Hearkening back several posts, that's the exact description of the 
tape set on my #886 re the "BBS" markings on the set with those sounds. 
Congratulations on your new baby.  I can only claim about six years as an 
owner, but I can say that the rush of playing the real thing hasn't 
diminished after this much time and it only gets better on a well-adjusted 
instrument, so expect to enjoy it for a good while!