Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Bill Rudloff
I would like my Mellotron to look like this, and when I open the doors the keyboards come out: http://www.asciimation.co.nz/tardis/ Bill Rudloff ... From: Tony
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Tony
It looks like a Mark II. So I changed my order to 2 M4000 in black, of course. New Age Man ... From: lsf5275@aol.com To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Tony
Well I still own a lot of gear, and I check for them daily. Having played a few Mark Vs, I wasn t aware the M5000 that it was going to strongly resemble a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Squeaky Chair
2011-01-04 by Mike Dickson
I d be interested in finding it. I was interviewed for German radio today and mentioned the supposed presence of this sound to the interviewer who was suddenly
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Or is it like the ”health” bill….you need to put down money on one before you get to see what it is? From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
You deserve a potato upside the head for that. In a message dated 1/4/2011 12:11:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes: Yea I like and own 1
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
We all need to see a picture of the M5000. In a message dated 1/4/2011 11:38:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes: Seriously, does
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
I think a Variac might be a better idea.....bring it up slowly and look for excessive current draw....and of course smoke :). From:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by djacques@csulb.edu
Better plug that baby into a UPS first. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: Gary Brumm Sender: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Yes, a big metal box with a handle on it! I think I still have one of them buried in storage somewhere with all of the old Synergy software on it but I will
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Tony
Yes it does, but mine won t. I like the more modern look. Best, Tony ... From: john barrick To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Tony
Yea I like and own 1 Odyssey. 1 Quadra and 2 2600s (my favs), and about 22 more. Used to ave 2 Odysseys, but I spudily sold them. Thanks for writing! Tony ...
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by djacques@csulb.edu
I remember the Kaypro. and they called that computer a transportable . Long before notebooks. Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: Gary Brumm
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 2012
2011-01-04 by Tom Doncourt
The Mayan Calendar ends in 2012. Not to worry- we have a new Mayan calendar here at the museum that is good from 2012 through 3012 and we will roll it out at
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by john barrick
Seriously, does the M5000 look different (other than the obvious) from the M4000? I assumed it was simply a wider M4000 with two keyboards.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Hey Tony, Too bad you are on the other side of the country it sounds like you have an interesting collection of keyboards. I would love to check it out (and
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Bill Rudloff
I don t want the world to end on the latter date as that s my birthday! Bill ... From: Tony To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent:
Re: M5000
2011-01-04 by Tony
Yes I ve seen a pic of the M5000,and I don t like the retro look. So I m getting 2 M4000s in black, plus some unique features that I can t discuss at this
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Those are just MIDI zones and quite common today. My original point was that when done with the MK11 style Tron it was necessary to double the weight and bulk
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Squeaky Chair
2011-01-04 by john barrick
Hell - I thought that was just the violins, Bill. Seriously, Mike, I ve hunted for it (casually) and have yet to find it.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Pomeroy RH Ranch
Happy Birthday Bernie ---- I operate with the old-soul-with-a-young-heart philosophy. Works for me...... ... Happy Birthday Bernie ---- I operate with the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Squeaky Chair
2011-01-04 by Bill Rudloff
I want to say the very high F. Bill Rudloff ... From: Mike Dickson To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 9:07
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Pomeroy RH Ranch
For someone who has played left-hand-bass in a 3-piece band, having 2 manuals (or a split-keyboard like my Synergy) is a great option. On my M2, it gives the
Squeaky Chair
2011-01-04 by Mike Dickson
Can anyone tell me where on the 3 violins recording the infamous squeaky chair appears? -- Mike Dickson, Edinburgh
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Tony
Oh no, I can see right through that remark! Tony ... From: lsf5275@aol.com To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 8:12
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
Tony s is gonna be perspex. In a message dated 1/4/2011 7:13:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes: I will tell you mine will be a one of a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
Happy Birthday Bernie!!!! Woohoo!!!!! In a message dated 1/4/2011 7:10:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, tron400@yahoo.com writes: I don t think so. 63 yesterday.
Fw: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Tony
Plus the balance in case you guys get anymore ideas, lol. I ve been changing, re-casing and generally customizing my instruments since the early 70 s, and have
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Tony
Sure just send me my down payment plus interest and when it s finished, it s all yours. Actually (in my case) a lot goes on behind the scene. I will tell you
Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by tron400
I don t think so. 63 yesterday. [:(] ... too ... yeah…she ... I don t think so. 63 yesterday. --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: I made a little video
2011-01-04 by Robert
Frank, As always, it looks and sounds like your doing a great job... And I like your playing too ! Robert ... From: lsf5275@aol.com
Re: I made a little video
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
Here is a brief video of 525 s first test drive. _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1PAjNDYs0Q_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1PAjNDYs0Q) . Frank
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
Better still, trade him your Mark II for it. In a message dated 1/3/2011 11:02:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MAinPsych@aol.com writes: Tony, you can give it
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by mainpsych
Tony, you can give it to me; I ll gladly take off your hands. Frank 1 In a message dated 01/03/11 11:41:05 Pacific Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes: No
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Chris Dale
Having a two manual machine sounds a bit richer than one because you have two of everything. Visually it s striking as well, because two manuals one above the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
I think I m older than everyone. :-( In a message dated 1/3/2011 10:27:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gabru@comsec.net writes: Thanks Frank….I was hoping
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Thanks Frank….I was hoping someone was older than me ☺. From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
I was 20. In a message dated 1/3/2011 10:19:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gabru@comsec.net writes: Damn, John, I was afraid you were going to say that J
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
Damn, John, I was afraid you were going to say that :) .....and yeah...she was! BTW I was 16 :) Cheers! Gary From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by john barrick
Damn, Gary, I was 11 years old in 72. She was a cutie, though. ... Damn, Gary, I was 11 years old in 72. She was a cutie, though. On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
HI Sean, Where are you located in the Central Valley? I m in Stockton. Cheers, Gary From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Replacing a Felt
2011-01-04 by David Jacques
Thanks!
Re: Replacing a Felt
2011-01-04 by Charles
hi David I replaced felts on my old tron & a buddy s....got a sheet of felt at a fabric shop and cut them to size and used fabric glue (or rubber cement
Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Berington Van Campen
Hmmm, now Gary, you ve got me looking at my #1485 completely differently. Mellotrons have always been exciting, but never like THIS! Uhhh... I gotta run an
Replacing a Felt
2011-01-04 by David Jacques
One of my felts on my 400 came unglued. What glue should I use? Where can I get a new felt? Thanks.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
You could probably get some rigging from your local S&M shop and suspend one over the other at just the right angle (a cute angle?) I like the hinge angle ☺
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-04 by Gary Brumm
He stole my girlfriend in 1972 and I have never forgiven him!....no wait that was the other John…or was it Jim?…Joe?…..never mind……I can’t remember
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-03 by lsf5275@aol.com
Now that would be cool. You could hinge the two together so they could be straight, in a Vee, or like Gary suggested, in an L-shape. The angle could be
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-03 by lsf5275@aol.com
Admit it Gary, you don t like John. Today I received a shiny new capstan from Streetly for 525. I just finished setting the keys, pads, rollers and azimuths.
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: just throwing this out there too
2011-01-03 by Gary Brumm
John, You missed my point completely. It was only that it ~had~ to be side by side due to the physical layout of the machine. My point was also that to me it