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Klaatu 'tron

2005-06-15 by Daniel Miso

Hello all:

Yes, Rick is correct in that Andrew owns Klaatu tron #1294.  Mike, 
you saw it at Tron-to MKII as it was serviced by the Tronbros.  
Rumour has it that my own #1167 (Nightwinds tron) was used 
on 'Calling occupants', or was perhaps a spare during the recording 
of the 1st Klaatu album. The shipping sticker to Capitol Records, 
Hollywood is still on my roadcase and I think that is where the album 
was recorded.

Re:  The Bigelf video...

Imagine, an EMI tron with no wobblies! (the one on the right; you 
will notice the subtle difference in the cabinet). I remember from 
one of Kean's old newsletters that the Bigelf MKII SFX, as noted by 
Andy recently, is the Gracious! tron bought from the late, great  
Martin Kitkat when he lived in LA. It was a specially commissioned 
MKII 'Musicmaster'(or something like that-dual leads anyway).

Well Rick, I've read 'Shooting Straight...' (it is eerie when you 
know the author!), now it is time for your latest...

Cheers everyone!

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