The Mellotron Group

I would like to buy them, but can't until spring.
 
 
In a message dated 12/20/2010 1:49:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
pocotron@yahoo.com writes:

 
 
 
Hey John-
  I purchased my 'tron from a private owner in  Bloomington.  He kept it in 
a studio, but I can't remember the name  of the place at the moment.
  Hard times for Mellotron sales & auctions.  I  noted that the 2 units 
offered on ebay from Jon Salley's estate didn't  even get bid on.  I hope they 
eventually find a good home.
 
  -Bruce D.

--- On Mon, 12/20/10, John Wright  <john.wright@consona.com> wrote:



From:  John Wright <john.wright@consona.com>
Subject: RE:  [newmellotrongroup] M400 for sale
To:  newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 20, 2010,  7:51 AM


 
 
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