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From: Gene Stopp [mailto:gene@...]
Sent: 25 July 2003 18:23
To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Mellotronists] Re: Hammond T Organ on Ebay - Tony Banks


Gene


I'll have to go dig up my copy of "I Know What I Like" (Armando Gallo's
book). I think it's safe to say that Mr. Banks always used a spinet of one
type or another.


Yup. I nicked one of Mr.Gallo's pics for my site - have a look at:

http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.thompson/genesis.htm


One of the most significant characteristics of a Hammond
spinet is that you can move it from one part of the room to another by
yourself!


You've obviously never encountered a T500.  :-)  It's shatteringly heavy,
mainly because of the hugely thick casing - I don't think it weighs any less
than a C3.


There must be something in the air!!! Two weeks ago I picked up an L-133
myself. With Leslie 120, yet another recycler deal at $250. Patience is a
virtue. :)  First thing I did when I got it home was to "Emersonize" it. My
wife (and perhaps the neighbors) were not happy about that, so I had to shut
down after a couple of minutes. But it was fun while it lasted.


Is the 120 the little one with no amp or horn, and a silver grill? If so,
that's what my L100-P's blessed with. Got an interesting 240v shock off its
fast/slow switch last year...


The last L-100 I had was sucked up by the '92 ELP tour and I never saw it
again. Oh well, to a good cause...


Tell us more.

Andy T.
M400 #1145

'The Ultimate Mellotron Recordings List (Possibly)'

http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.thompson/