Mellotronists

Congratulations Andy! You are now probably about one in 10,000,000! 
Where did you find #710?

Since there are so many sounds to choose from including new 
recordings, you might want to spend some time here: 
http://www.blackcat.demon.co.uk/tron/

And don't forget to add #710 to the database.

Bernie
M400 #500 (waiting for a big brother or sister)


 --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "lilainjil" <andym@s...> 
wrote:
> 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
> 
> ...home of The Maple Mountain Sunburst Triolian Orchestra