The Mellotron Group

This Mellotron is # 911 and is a really nice machine. Prior to acquiring it 
 and rebuilding it for John, it was originally owned by Dave Coviello who 
used it  in his stage rig back in the 70s. Here is what Dave wrote about it 
at the time.  Dave was a second keyboard player for a lot of groups on tour 
or he would have  been in a supporting act. 911 was used on at least one 
Chicago album as I  recall...
     
This is a  1973 Mellotron model M400s serial #911. I am the original owner. 
When not  used on gigs, it has been stored in my home.  The only flaw is 
the  last note needs a padspring* which can be ordered directly from Mellotron 
 in Canada. The tapes are modified  with Strings, Flutes and Voices. I also 
had it refinished gloss white  because the old paint job was worn.   
I  was a musician years ago and this piece of equipment has been on  stage 
with Rare Earth, Sly and the Family Stone, Chicago,  Steppenwolf, Sam and 
Dave, Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders, Doc  Severensen, Al Hirt, The Ink 
Spots, and other recording groups. I kept it  all these years because of the 
memories it held for me.   


 
In a message dated 12/17/2010 9:15:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
john.wright@consona.com writes:

 
 
 
All,

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I need to sell my Mellotron.  The 
restoration was done by Frank Stickle and I've owned for about 18 months.  Tape 
frame was new and tracks are, A) 8-voice choir B) M400 strings, C) cello.  I'm 
posting here before Ebay.

I'm in Central Indiana. Email me offline  if interested.

Regards,

John