Mellotronists

Andy Thompson wrote:

> > I was looking at the mellotron.com website today and noticed that
> > they now have a two keyboard, 70 key model for $ 9,800.00 USD. I
> > missed my chance in 1976 to get a two keyboard, 70 key Mk V for $
> > 8,500.00 from mellotron/Sound Sales in Sherman, Conneticut (note, the
> > purchasing power of $ 8,500.00 in the year 1976 is about $ 26,000.00
> > in today's dollars). So this new instrument looks like a bargain to
> > me, too bad I'm still broke.
>
> Well, *that* appeared very quietly, didn't it? The 'Mark VII'. I'm surprised
> Dave/Markus haven't made a bigger deal out of it, given the rarity of Mark
> Vs over the (relatively) commonplace M400. Anyone seen/heard one?
>
> Andy T.

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Greetings,  Thanks for the tip George and Andy.....
Didn't know about it either until I looked moments ago.

A MK-VI with longer capstan and dual valve preamps?
Or two MK-VI's attached together , as in my custom
built JKMK6 , built in 1998-2001 .   Dunno.
....some investigation,enquiries here are in order.....

The MK-V from Sound Sales CT, was a demo unit.
Bill Eberline brought that one with him from DMI, NJ
in 1976 .  It finally resided in his living-room in
Cornwall Bridge,CT  .  Was borrowed by Neil Diamond
for use on "Love At The Greek" live LP .  That instrument
has been the property of Pierre Veilleux of Montreal
since 1995 or thereabouts......Hope this helps.  --  JK--