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New MkVII

New MkVII

2004-02-23 by J.K.Beresford

Nice looking unit - apart from the control panel - but I guess it's early 
days! I'm presuming the lid hinges and the wiring for the controls 
runs along to the back also. So come on Markus, tell us more.
John
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Re: [Mellotronists] New MkVII

2004-02-24 by kathnrich

Beautiful Markus on the MKVII. World Class.....
Rich,,,,
----- Original Message -----
From: "Markus Resch" <rah287w@...>
To: <mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:34 AM
Subject: SV: [Mellotronists] New MkVII


> Hi!
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> I've been out of town for the last few days, therefore the delayed answer.
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> I am glad to get some positive reaction on the Mahagony units. It has been
> very inspiring designing these together with my cabinet maker. Pls note
that
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> they are of massive mahagony - the only way to go for an uncompromising
> finish.
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> After having made so many MkVI's I thought it was time for a dual manual
> unit.
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> The MKVII has the following controls from right to left:
> On/off
> Volume RH
> Tone RH
> Hi/lo speed
> Pitch
> Volume LH
> Tone LH
> "Mono/stereo" switch
> Headphone Vol
> Headphone outlet
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> The lid is hinged as on a MkVI and the two wooden blocks with the track
> selector knobs stay in place when the lid is opened.
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> The amp has two balanced tube outputs and two jacks for volume pedals. The
> mono/stereo switch could be called "split" since it mixes together the two
> keyboards into one output (controlled by one volume pedal).
>
> We're stepping up production to meet the increasing demand - a number of
> customers have bought their second MkVI, the band The Cardigans amongst
> others.
>
> That's all from the factory for now
>
> Markus
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