Mellotronists

Bernie wrote:

> Looks like someone went for the "Buy It Now" price of $3500 on the
> first M400S:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Mellotron-M-400-M400-
> chamberland_W0QQitemZ170064389883QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1289QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie
> wItem
>
> Including the straightening of the front keyboard panel that will
> probably swell up and make the keys stick at the right side of the
> keyboard during humid weather, replacement of the missing knobs and
> the probable Sound Sales bodges that will need to be fixed, it could
> end up being as expensive as a new MkVI. Any comments from the expert
> refurbishers here?     -  Bernie

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Hi Bernie and gang,     Having seen my share of Sound Sales bodges
thru the years, a "standard list" of known issues can be
tabulated.   Most flagrant were tape spill boxes horribly misaligned,
accelerating tape wear at the capstan point, and twisted pad arms
to "enhance" key action..... NOT !

Oh yeah, and the  missing lower "L" brackets on spill boxes,causing
that part AND the motor to find its own position (usually at a gross
angle).   ...these are just for starters.....

"Chamberland ? "     Sounds like a theme park to me.
What's the rest-room called  , a  "Chamber Pot ? "  hee-hee !  -- JK

In a message dated 12/29/2006 9:31:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jkorb@... writes:

What's the rest-room called  , a   "Chamber Pot ? "  hee-hee !  -- JK  



That was badddddd.