Mellotronists

lsf5275@... wrote:

> I, for one, have been known to run up obscene telephone bills from speaking
> to both Martin and John at Streetly as well as Markus at, well... Markus' place
> (the factory). It is my opinion that all three of these individuals are
> devoted to the continuation of the Mellotron, as well as its improvement. It seems
> to me that the only individual involved who has no real further involvement or
> interest is Dave Kean.
>
> Perhaps Mr. Kean may be persuaded to sell the name and whatever entitlements
> that brings, to those who really care. Then the others can unite in a singular
> purpose, share a few pints, have a big hug (perhaps a shared moment of
> buggery) and get on with business, leaving the odd man (so to speak) out.
>
> I know, call me a dreamer, but that would be a pretty good consolidation of
> talent, knowledge and craftsmanship.    Frank (1562)

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Greetings All,

Eloquently written, Frank. Ever since I met/befriended
Bill Eberline of DMI/Sound Sales in the early 70's, I often
wished the rift would be closed between "us vs. them."

In 1998 when JB/family were our guests here in New England,
I arranged a lengthy telephone call between JB and
Bill Eberline. According to Bill, he feels that he still
legally owns the rights to the Mellotron name.
But any litigation to determine Bill's or  Dave Kean's actual
ownership would be so costly that only the legal firm of
"Dewey,Cheatham,& Howe" would win.

As we all head into this new century, maybe in the near
future, the saga  of the "21st Century Schizoid Tron"
will be a moot point.  Then all Mellotron lovers,fans, owners,
and builders/restorers  can pass the peace-pipe together.......

Whaddaya say, gang??    Thinking out-loud again,  JK