Mellotronists

Herman Ringer wrote:

> Hi guys! For some strange reason, one of the tapes doesn\ufffdt rewind unless I
> pick the keyboard a little bit up. I haven\ufffdt observed this behaviour until
> today. Should I take a pic of the keyboard, the capstan and tapes, would that
> help you to advice on what I should do? HELP, I\ufffdm scared!!! all the best!
> Herman Ringer    M400S #1396
>
>
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> Hi Herman,  Relax, help is here !   Either the pad or roller adjustment
> is too tight. Tape won't retract .     First thing is to check key travel
> distance of 3/8 inch (factory settings).  Some people think this is
> too "loose" and attempt to tighten the keys. Not good, and
> compromises perfomance .
>
>
> Which key # is it ??     First turn the screws CCW, anti-clockwise
> two turns for pad (screw nearest front of Tron), and then pinch-roller
> ( screw towards the rear of Tron).      Turn the pinchroller screw
> CW clockwise slowly until you see tape movement and return.
> This is visible at rear of keyboard.
>
> Once proper tape movement is verified, slowly turn the pad screw
> CW clockwise until you hear some type of sound. Will be similar
> to abused-cat !    Not a problem.....  Leave the pad screw as-is
> for the moment.
>
> Return to pinchroller screw and make two full turns clockwise
> AFTER you hear a stabile sound. That is, no wobbly wah-wah
> or such .  Again verify proper tape movement .
>
> Now return to pad screw (front) , turn CCW until sound disappears.
> Then turn CW a full turn after a clear sound is heard.
> Again, verify proper tape movement and return from storage box.
>
> Email me privately if you like more details,Herman.
>
> Regards, -- Jerry Korb at the Mellotron Ranch
>
> MK-I #124  "Julia"  ,   MK-II #210 (Pindertron just visiting),
> M300 #037,   M400  #681,     MK-V (Moraz-O-Tron just visiting),
> and JKMK6 #001   ......whew !