Mellotronists

Hi Guys
Found this in the Instrumental News section of the April, 1978 issue of 
Beat Instrumental:

"NEW MELLOTRON MANUFACTURERS

That old standby of bands like Barclay James Harvest and the Moody 
Blues - the Mellotron - is making a comeback.  Sound Sales Inc. of 
Connecticut, U.S.A. have taken over the Mellotron trademark and have 
begun to manufacture the instrument.
The two models currently available are the 400SM and the Mk. V, with 
single and dual manual keyboards respectively.  Mellotron accessories 
include conversion kits with technical updates, additional tapes from 
the famous "library of sounds" and hard shell cases."

Enjoy!

Steve.

In a message dated 4/26/2006 6:51:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
stevetebble@... writes:

"NEW  MELLOTRON MANUFACTURERS

That old standby of bands like Barclay James  Harvest and the Moody 
Blues - the Mellotron - is making a comeback.   Sound Sales Inc. of 
Connecticut, U.S.A. have taken over the Mellotron  trademark and have 
begun to manufacture the instrument.
The two models  currently available are the 400SM and the Mk. V, with 
single and dual  manual keyboards respectively.  Mellotron accessories 
include  conversion kits with technical updates, additional tapes from 
the famous  "library of sounds" and hard shell  cases."

Enjoy!




WOW! That's fantastic news! How do we get hold of those guys as there  
doesn't seem like there is anyone else that can work on them or can sell us new  
ones.

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Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:57 PM

Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] More from the Beat Instrumental Archive!!

In a message dated 4/26/2006 6:51:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, stevetebble@... writes:

"NEW MELLOTRON MANUFACTURERS

That old standby of bands like Barclay James Harvest and the Moody
Blues - the Mellotron - is making a comeback. Sound Sales Inc. of
Connecticut, U.S.A. have taken over the Mellotron trademark and have
begun to manufacture the instrument.
The two models currently available are the 400SM and the Mk. V, with
single and dual manual keyboards respectively. Mellotron accessories
include conversion kits with technical updates, additional tapes from
the famous "library of sounds" and hard shell cases."

Enjoy!

WOW! That's fantastic news! How do we get hold of those guys as there doesn't seem like there is anyone else that can work on them or can sell us new ones.

Ah, don't bother, Frank - I hear they're bodgers of the highest order. :-)

Andy T.