Mellotronists

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007, Bruce Daily wrote:

> Yah, that looks like the same SMS-3 module as in my
> 'Tron.  Good unit.  Mounted wrong, of course (fins
> should run vertical).  BONUS- the tape spillbox is in
> the original configuration, with lower brackets and
> wedges for side support/positioning.
>    Looks like the power cord may be soldered in the
> underside of the pwr. supply, as the AC pwr. jack is
> taped over (for your protection).
>
>   -Bruce D.


the first thing i do when working on a mellotron
is replace the round british AC [mains] socket
with an IEC standard type. thought i have not yet
replaced this on my own m400, and i need to do
this to BOTH of my EMS synthis [i don't feel
comfortable working inside the synthi - it's
rather cramped in there, and i have to do some
filing to make the socket fit...]

apologies to martin, who ended up shipping me one
of those IEC sockets when i didn't understand
exactly what it was i needed when working on
a mellotron for someone... long and silly story.
sorry i made you do that martin :(
i'm just a total idiot sometimes...

...jeff