Mellotronists

In a message dated 30/06/2006 21:58:54 GMT Standard Time, Kinchmusic  writes:

 
In a message dated 30/06/2006 23:51:49 GMT Standard Time,  
jkorb@... writes:

M400's  began with  the prototype , #100 , which JB/Martin have  serviced.
Earliest  production M400 still extant  and known to  me in the
USA is M400  #104, belonging to a chap (who wishes to  remain anonymous),
in Bucks County, PA.   Has a front panel  headphone jack, brass capstan,
and CMC4 motor controller. These items  were carry-overs from the previous
SFX and M300  units.



Mine has a brass capstan. Is this a virtue or a  vice?
Andy K