The Mellotron Group

Some of you might remember the Blue Mellotron ( #1018) with the Unicorn on  
it. Well, it soon will be white again (although I am retaining the  blue 
back panel with the unicorns on it). Here are some photos of it as I  continue 
to bring it back from the horror that it was. It already has a new  owner 
who is patiently awaiting its return to service. 
 
I have also just completed restoration of #1342. The photos of it are at  
the bottom. The owner elected not to have the cabinet refinished on the 
outside.  It sounds incredible.
 
Frank
 
M-400 386 ( The Black one)
M4000 #16
 
 

          
Just so you remember,  this is it.
   
Sweet!
   
Obviously not played  in a while
   
I  imagine some of this dust is 1970s  dust.
   
Someone tries to make  it play looped tapes.
   
As you can see, no  spill box.
   
It has one  now.
   
Awaiting the cabinet.  I am rebuilding the keyboard now.
   
I  tried painting the inside blue but found it overwhelming, so its new  
owner agreed that we will paint the whole thing white again. It used  to be 
black for a while before it was painted blue. I have since  re-veneered the 
edges and stripped it to bare  wood.
   
1342 -  A new  motor is always a good investment. The heavier gage, 
stronger late  model frame only requires one lower spill box  bracket.
   
1342
   
1342 ready to  play
   
Auto polishing  compound cleaned up a lot of the scratches and got rid of 
the  yellow in the  paint.