Mellotronists

I owned the Chamberlin 300 that is up on eBay. For the record dating
back to 1977,  I have owned 12 different Mellotrons, including two
MKII's, one of which I sold to John Frusciante and a mint M-4 that I
gave to Sean Lennon. I still own and use a Chaberlin M-1 remote and
have working two very clean 100% original Trons.  My good friend Woody
and I did most of the work to restore the badly neglected 300.  Rob
Harvey an LA tech did the amplifier stage restoration. I purchased the
300 off eBay from a local LA session guy who had not at all properly
cared for it. Once it was fully operating the 300 played and sounded
as good as any other Tron or Chamberlin I have owned and better than
most. The Bobby Darin provenance came from the mouth of Richard
Chamberlin and I am not sure when or on what Bobby Darin played it but
I do know he played and owned this Chamberlin. Still, the value of a
working Chamberlin 300 goes far past who owned or played it. That
300's value is far more than any Mellotron out there.  Regarding
repair and parts, several 600's were made and several 300 remotes so
parts are around. Reliability wise, the 300 was the easiest to restore
and get working perfect and had never given me a problem once finished
being serviced. Originality means a lot to me especially with the
tapes. Folks repaint and restore their Trons thinking what a great
thing they have done. I feel a 100% original machine up the original
working spec is best. I sold/traded the 300 to both to get something
else I needed and because I want to travel with the M-1 remote which I
could not do with the 300.  I loved it while it was mine and whoever
wins it will love the shit out of it.

Good question. I am not sure what I said but the mood was friendly and
funny during our trade deal. I make a good living so when I sell or
trade something it has nothing to do with money.  There are no bad
feelings from me to the person getting whatever it is as I want to let
it go. The current 300 owner Chris is a really smart tuff business man
(kid as he is 23); I enjoy trading with him and like to tease him. His
snide comment may have been a teasing joke back to me

vincentgallo66 wrote:
> I loved it while it was mine and whoever
> wins it will love the shit out of it.
>   

Nice. Ever thought of a new career with Hallmark?

-- 

Mike Dickson - M400 #996
The Official Cynic of Streetly Electronics
Streetly Sample Library http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/tron

From: -- Mike Dickson - M400 #996 The Official Cynic of Streetly
Electronics Streetly Sample Library...

Nice. Ever thought of a new career with Hallmark?

Reply from Vincent Gallo: Actually Mr. Dicks son , I figure I will
stick with my career as a movie star for now but thanks for note.
What's your exciting career these days ?

In a message dated 9/26/2007 5:34:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
vincentgallo66@... writes:

Reply  from Vincent Gallo: Actually Mr. Dicks son , I figure I will
stick with my  career as a movie star for now but thanks for note.
What's your exciting  career these days ? 



Actually Vincent, despite his rather abrupt wit, Mike may be one of the  
finest Mellotron players in the world. He has been in a band called Systems  
Theory. They released a CD called, "Soundtracks for Imaginary  Movies." This CD, 
released in 2004 was considered ground breaking. Rest  assured, and with all due 
respect, as a musician, he kicks your ass. As an  actor, he has yet to prove 
himself. As a human being... we think he does pretty  darn well. He also makes 
a living doing other stuff as well.
 
You are an actor that plays music. He is a musician that excels at it. If I  
was to compare your musicianship to his, I could not. His talent far exceeds  
yours.
 
Frank 



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lsf5275@... wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 9/26/2007 5:34:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> vincentgallo66@... writes:
> 
> Reply from Vincent Gallo: Actually Mr. Dicks son , I figure I will 
> stick with my career as a movie star for now but thanks for note. 
> What's your exciting career these days ?
> 
> Actually Vincent, despite his rather abrupt wit, Mike may be one of 
> the finest Mellotron players in the world. He has been in a band 
> called Systems Theory. They released a CD called, "Soundtracks for 
> Imaginary Movies." This CD, released in 2004 was considered ground 
> breaking.

Your $20 is in the mail, Frank. :-)

> Rest assured, and with all due respect, as a musician, he kicks your 
> ass. As an actor, he has yet to prove himself. As a human being... we
>  think he does pretty darn well. He also makes a living doing other 
> stuff as well.

Don't forget his world-class ability to clear a bar with one fart.

> You are an actor that plays music. He is a musician that excels at 
> it. If I was to compare your musicianship to his, I could not. His 
> talent far exceeds yours.

Shit. I guess asking Vince for a plug for Systems Theory and his good
buddy Mike just went up in flames! $20 rescinded! :-)

> Frank

How about my Chargers?!? Fucking up, left-right-and-centre!
-- 
Cheers,
SDM -- a 21st century schizoid man
Systems Theory internet music project links:
official site <www.systemstheory.net>
MySpace MP3s <www.myspace.com/systemstheory>
CDBaby <www.cdbaby.com/systemstheory>
"Soundtracks For Imaginary Movies" CD released Dec 2004
"Codetalkers" CD coming very soon
NP: the new RMI (with our 'lil sister Cyndee on violin).  Pretty
damn good stuff IMO [applause].

vincentgallo66 wrote:
> From: -- Mike Dickson - M400 #996 The Official Cynic of Streetly
> Electronics Streetly Sample Library...
>
> Nice. Ever thought of a new career with Hallmark?
>
> Reply from Vincent Gallo: Actually Mr. Dicks son , I figure I will
> stick with my career as a movie star for now but thanks for note.
> What's your exciting career these days ?  
>   

The curse of American Sarcasm Gland Atrophy strikes again.  :-)

-- 

Mike Dickson - M400 #996
The Official Cynic of Streetly Electronics
Streetly Sample Library http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/tron

So, I hope I don't start anything with this question, but I'm wondering 
if, with all the talk in the auction description of restoration, the 
photos were taken before or after said restoration.  I hope it's before, 
because the poor thing looks like it's about to fall apart.
 The photos are fascinating though.  They really emphasize the "home 
made" aspect of the machine - the wiring around the cycling (?) motor 
(is that pitch control circuitry?) frightens me.

john b
1407

I agree John, I think the pictures have been the best
thing about this topic, I see the bidding is up to
$3327.78, a very precise bid!

Mark

Mark
--- john barrick <astroboy@...> wrote:

> So, I hope I don't start anything with this
> question, but I'm wondering 
> if, with all the talk in the auction description of
> restoration, the 
> photos were taken before or after said restoration. 
> I hope it's before, 
> because the poor thing looks like it's about to fall
> apart.
>  The photos are fascinating though.  They really
> emphasize the "home 
> made" aspect of the machine - the wiring around the
> cycling (?) motor 
> (is that pitch control circuitry?) frightens me.
> 
> john b
> 1407
> 



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Holy cow puddles!! Some poor sucker paid $11,110.56 for that rickety 
piece of furniture.


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-----Original Message-----
From: Bernie
Sent: Sep 28, 2007 5:38 PM
To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Chamberlin 300, SOLD.

Holy cow puddles!! Some poor sucker paid $11,110.56 for that rickety
piece of furniture.

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> expensive headache.
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In a message dated 9/28/2007 5:52:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Str03@... writes:

I hope  it had Bobby Darin's signature.



I didn't. 
 
A friend and I were going to go after it up to 5K but came to our senses at  
3600 or so. We already have a 4 Track. If I had it I would have completely  
repaired the cabinet and replaced the grill cloths with original  material. I 
would have also cleaned up the inside. It would have looked a lot  better.
 
I'm sure some folks would disagree with that approach.
 
I guess It would be like buying the General Lee and repainting it. If it's  
my car I can do what I want.
 
Frank



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On Fri, 28 Sep 2007 Str03@... wrote:

> I hope it had Bobby Darin's signature.



and at least one of his kidneys...

eeesh...
jeff

>       -----Original Message-----
>       From: Bernie
>       Sent: Sep 28, 2007 5:38 PM
>       To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
>       Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Chamberlin 300, SOLD.
>
>       Holy cow puddles!! Some poor sucker paid $11,110.56 for that rickety
>       piece of furniture.
>
>       --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, mark kasian <easle12@...> wrote:
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>       > someone just bought themselves the world's most
>       > expensive headache.
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