Mellotronists

You can now address your question to Hammil or Banton:

http://www.vandergraafgenerator.net

I found this interview with Hugh Banton:

http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk/hb_oct01_2.htm

Q   : "Why did you avoid synthesizers in Van Der Graaf? "
Hugh: "We couldn't afford them, that's one reason!"

Arthur