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Re: [newmellotrongroup] the "tape play organ"

2008-02-28 by Bruce Daily

Hi Chris-

   I guess I didn't catch the start of this thread.  A
unit for sale is always interesting.  Where is it
located?

   -Bruce Daily

P.S. ....any holes in the side?



--- Chris Dale <chris.dale@primus.ca> wrote:

> Well I finally found out what the tape play organ
> is.
> 
> 
> It turns out it's a Mellotron M400 painted red and
> not very neatly!
> 
> The front panel doesn't remove, and it looks like
> the lid has been replaced.   
> 
> So let's say it's in average condition. But the
> motor turns over, and one really good thing
> ---there's an SMS2 in there which saves money on
> CMC-10 replacement.
> 
> The pitch knob seems disconnected from the motor
> though. It doesn't seem to have an effect. The
> serial number looks to be 1253. 
> 
> It's for sale, so anyone wanting a Mellotron please
> get in touch.
> 
> I'll be happy to send pics / answer more questions
> for anyone interested.
> 
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 



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