The Mellotron Group

Thanks Tony. I thought the Crim trons were white. At least they are in the pictures from the booklet of the 73-74 live box set.

Any other advice on glossy/satin and white/off-white? Somebody out there must know, right?


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "tony1" <atm655@...> wrote:
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> Sure do it's called "black" it's a darker shade of white.  
> Makes them look more distinct (ask Fripp).
> Sorry but I couldn't resist.
> Tony
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: DaSwans 
>   To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 1:00 AM
>   Subject: [newmellotrongroup] So what white?
> 
> 
>     I'm feeling like it's time to restore her paint to it's original beauty. I want to do things to improve #857 that don't cost a lot of money right now. Considering that at some point, my Mellotron was painted with a brush with white latex house paint, I'm sure I won't have trouble bettering it's appearance.
> 
>   But what is the proper white? There are spots where I think I see the original color. But I can't tell if it's the effect of a 30 year old film of nicotine or if someone spilled the bongwater on it too many times. 
> 
>   So, does anyone know the right shade? Refrigerator white? Ivory? Gray white? Cream? Light almond? I believe it's supposed to be satin. But am I wrong? Is it gloss? Any brand of paint (preferably from a can) that is preferred?
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>   Any help is appreciated.
>