Mellotronists

On Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at 05:45  am, mellotrongirl wrote: I 
gather a possibility might have been the way M-400s were
> marketed more towards active touring musicians, and the Mk2 was more
> directed to the family living room decor.
>
> Am I right or wrong....or?

Exactly that.

The Mk1 and 2 were designed first and foremost as 'home organs', 
although many were bought for use in well-heeled working mens' clubs 
and social clubs. As far as I remember, the Moodies' Mk2 was bought at 
a bargain price from the Fort Dunlop Social Club because the club's 
musicians didn't know how to use it.

I an certain that in Britain, some of the remaining Mk2s still 
unaccounted for are still languishing in old Union and British Legion 
bars covered in grime and beer stains. They need rescuing, so the beer 
stains can be professionally applied by Tronbros. In the course of work 
a few months ago, I learned of a 'Tron still in regular use in a 
Baptist Chapel. Don't worry!... My sources know where it is and 
negotiations are in progress, but they will be slow. By all accounts, 
it is simply known by the minister as 'our organ' and is regarded with 
some affection. What is perfectly clear is that neither organist nor 
minister know what the machine is capable of!   If this Chapel's 'Tron 
was finished in flat white of crackle-black, it would never have been 
given sanctuary...... but it is a shiny mahogany Mk2 and often admired 
as a lovely piece of furniture!

C

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