The Mellotron Group

This is one that I painted. It is a white satin finish. I am about to paint 
 one an ivory white. Are you going to use a gun or spray cans? This was 
painted  with a gun.
 
Frank
 

 
 
In a message dated 10/19/2009 6:22:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tspit74@comcast.net writes:

 
 
 
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@newmellotronnew_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  "tony1" <atm655@...> wrote:
>
> 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@newmellotronnew_ 
(mailto: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?
> 
> Any help is appreciated.
>