The Mellotron Group

Hi Bruce,
 
I talked to a couple of recording studios in Bloomington, but no
interest.  For some reason that escapes me, lots of studios in
Bloomington.  IU is there, but still a fairly small town.
 
John


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	From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Daily
	Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 4:39 PM
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400 for sale
	
	
	  

	
Hi all-
  Interesting.  I brought my 'tron (#1221) home to Colorado from
Bloomington, Indiana, back in 2007.  It had a missing padspring too.  
 
  What is it about Central Indiana Mellotrons?  Padsprings just seem to
wander off, I guess.  Nice area, though.
 
  -Bruce D.


--- On Fri, 12/17/10, lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:



	From: lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com>
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400 for sale
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Date: Friday, December 17, 2010, 8:27 AM
	
	
	  
	
	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