Mellotronists

tronbros@... wrote:

>  Dear All,
>
> If we have any Scientologists amongst us then this is just to let you
> know that we are currently finishing off restoration of L Ron
> Hubbard's MKII and it's a beauty.  Mainly because he received it in
> 1965 and stopped playing it in 1967 when he left England to sail the
> seas on his research vessel.  We suspect the footpedal has never been
> attacked by a shoe in it's life.  Sadly the MKII hasn't done a lot for
> years and at some time in the past naughty fingers have messed with
> the internals and caused tapes to strangle themselves but it has got
> the three arsed bench!  Once it's returned it will be available for
> viewing at Saint Hill Manor, East Grinstead where it will sit in L
> Ron's preserved office complete with the letter he started on the day
> he vacated.  A wonderful example of a preserved MKII approaching it's
> 40th birthday.
>
> Best,    Martin

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Hello Martin , JB et al,

That's wonderful news, guys!  You mentioned once before that
you had a look at it, but nothing further.   What's the S/N ??

You've also  seen Pierre's MK-II/258 in exceptional orig.
condition....a strong 9 out of 10.  How does the "ScienTron"
compare ?

You'll definitely have to keep us updated on progress of this
beastie.   Photos and such.....   Best of luck with it  mates !

Cheers, JK  (with one arsed workbench in basement.....sigh...)