Mellotronists

In a message dated 8/27/2005 2:36:58 PM Pacific Standard Time,  
andym@... writes:

Just  thought I would let you all know that I am now in possession of a 
mellotron  
M400... serial number #710.   Will have to replace the old CMC  motor drive.  
Otherwise it is in pretty good condition.    It is missing the track selector 
switch (where can I find one of these?) and  the small blocks beside the 
keyboard need to be repainted (?).  
Tape  set:   flute/violins/choir.  I'll be looking at a second tape  set 
sooner or later.  
Any recommendations?  I do like the sound  of Fritz Doddy's alternate set 
mentioned 
in the Mellotron book:   medieval woodwinds/M300B strings/bass 
accordion+cello 
split.  Maybe  swap the medieval woodwinds with bass clarinet.
Andy McNeill
_www.andymcneill.com_ (http://www.andymcneill.com) 



Hi, Andy, and welcome to the fraternity.  
M300B strings are a must.  I personally don't care  for Medieval Woodwinds 
("one man's medicine...").  There's a lot to  choose from; best advice is to 
pick what you're likely to use the most at this  stage, and go for the more 
"exotic" sounds later on.
 
Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA
MkII #134 / M400 #908
author, The Mellotron  Book