The Mellotron Group

I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)

I got the reply about the pic, thanks....I was not aware Jon had passed away. I was friends with him on Myspace but never actually saw his photo...just his gear.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:

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> I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)
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Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.
 
 
In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

I just  came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing 
a synth on  a Mellotron group home page?  :)

Oops, guess I should have looked at the photo first. Now I'm all  
embarrassed... 
 
 
In a message dated 11/19/2010 9:47:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

I got  the reply about the pic, thanks....I was not aware Jon had passed 
away. I was  friends with him on Myspace but never actually saw his 
photo...just his  gear.

Why isn't anybody stoned anymore?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:

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> Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.
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> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> charel196@... writes:
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> I just  came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing 
> a synth on  a Mellotron group home page?  :)
>

Nobody said that was the case.  It's just not as talked about, is all. ;)

--- On Sun, 11/21/10, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Question..
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010, 5:23 AM















 
 



  


    
      
      
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Why isn't anybody stoned anymore?



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:

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> Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.

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> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  

> charel196@... writes:

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> I just  came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing 

> a synth on  a Mellotron group home page?  :)

>

Congratulations!

> Hello Mellotronlings!
> I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some three
> years ago (or more, it's hard to remember). \ufffdI've found it very difficult
> to immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to intense jealousy and
> regret after having to sell for finacial reasons, something many of us can
> relate to.
> But no more! \ufffdI have just obtained M400 #376, a former Beatlemania touring
> tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr.,
> etc. and owner of the former Fort Appache Studios and the recently closing
> Camp Street Studios in Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on
> many occasions and when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I
> immediately placed dibs on it.
> Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with a stable
> SMS3 control board. \ufffdI plan on giving it much love as it's been a touch
> neglected, and eventually a full ground-up restoration. \ufffd
> As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a significant gap
> in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies toward tinkering.
> \ufffdSomehow, I feel complete and felt the need to share.
> It's good to be back.
> Cheers!
> Jack YoungerWatch City Studios
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On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:39 PM, Jack Younger wrote:

> Hello Mellotronlings!
> 
> I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some three years ago (or more, it's hard to remember).  I've found it very difficult to immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to intense jealousy and regret after having to sell for finacial reasons, something many of us can relate to.
> 
> But no more!  I have just obtained M400 #376, a former Beatlemania touring tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc. and owner of the former Fort Appache Studios and the recently closing Camp Street Studios in Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on many occasions and when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I immediately placed dibs on it.
> 
> Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with a stable SMS3 control board.  I plan on giving it much love as it's been a touch neglected, and eventually a full ground-up restoration.  
> 
> As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a significant gap in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies toward tinkering.  Somehow, I feel complete and felt the need to share.
> 
> It's good to be back.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Jack Younger
> Watch City Studios
> 
Welcome back, Jack! Did Clay tell you about the beer thing? We're having this get-together and the new guy has to...


Rick

Yay! Jack's back... and with a Mellotron Congratulations!!! 
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 11/22/2010 11:02:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rick@rickblechta.com writes:

 
 
 
 
On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:39 PM, Jack Younger wrote:



 
Hello Mellotronlings!  


I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some  three 
years ago (or more, it's hard to remember).  I've found it  very difficult to 
immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to  intense jealousy and regret 
after having to sell for finacial reasons,  something many of us can relate 
to.


But no more!  I have just obtained M400 #376, a former  Beatlemania touring 
tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie  (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., 
etc. and owner of the former Fort  Appache Studios and the recently closing 
Camp Street Studios in  Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on 
many occasions and  when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I 
immediately placed dibs  on it.


Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with  a stable 
SMS3 control board.  I plan on giving it much love as  it's been a touch 
neglected, and eventually a full ground-up  restoration.  


As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a  significant gap 
in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies  toward tinkering.  
Somehow, I feel complete and felt the need to  share.


It's good to be back.


Cheers!


Jack Younger
Watch City  Studios




 
 
 
 
 
Welcome back, Jack! Did Clay tell you about the beer thing? We're  having 
this get-together and the new guy has  to...


Rick

Thanks for the welcome back, folks!
Sodomized by whores?  That's not much of a hazing....
The finish on ol' #376 is a tragedy.  Apparently the Beatlemania touring guys would paint it with rollers every few shows to keep it white.  So there are quite a few layers of paint covering the usual scrapes and gouges from load-in/load-out.  It'll take some doing. It's also footless, which is frustrating.  But it does play pretty well, though it'll better when I give it the standard tuneup.  Even in it's current state, it's far more encouraging than my old EMI.  At least the keys are straight.
--- On Tue, 11/23/10, Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] After all this time....
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 11:50 AM















 
 



  


    
      
      
      

  
  
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                                Welcome back, Jack! Did Clay tell
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    ...be sodomised by a horse. 

    

    It's a Canadian tradition. Don't worry about it. Rick had to do it
    and he's perfectly okay. Well. Moderately.

    

    You say that your 'new' Tron has a 'weather-worn' finish? How bad? I
    actually find that 'been around the block' look quite appealing.

    

    Which brings as back to Rick.

    

    Mike

On Nov 23, 2010, at 6:26 PM, Jack Younger wrote:

> Thanks for the welcome back, folks!
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> The finish on ol' #376 is a tragedy.  Apparently the Beatlemania touring guys would paint it with rollers every few shows to keep it white.  So there are quite a few layers of paint covering the usual scrapes and gouges from load-in/load-out.  It'll take some doing. It's also footless, which is frustrating.  But it does play pretty well, though it'll better when I give it the standard tuneup.  Even in it's current state, it's far more encouraging than my old EMI.  At least the keys are straight.
> 
Somebody send this poor man some feet!

I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
 
 
In a message dated 11/25/2010 9:19:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rick@rickblechta.com writes:

 
 
 


On Nov 23, 2010, at 6:26 PM, Jack Younger wrote:


Thanks for the welcome back, folks!


Sodomized by whores?  That's not much of a hazing....  


The finish on ol' #376 is a tragedy.  Apparently the Beatlemania  touring 
guys would paint it with rollers every few shows to keep it white.  So there 
are quite a few layers of paint covering the usual scrapes  and gouges from 
load-in/load-out.  It'll take some doing. It's also  footless, which is 
frustrating.  But it does play pretty well, though  it'll better when I give it 
the standard tuneup.  Even in it's current  state, it's far more encouraging 
than my old EMI.  At least the keys  are straight.




Somebody  send this poor man some feet!

On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@aol.com wrote:

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> I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.

What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?

Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:
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> On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> > I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
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> What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
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> Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?

No, no Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming slang? Or was that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in which you grew up?

(tem)plates of meat = feet

Jim Bailey

Hi Bernie,

Glad the rollers are working.  Don't understand why the keys are hitting the lid now as the rollers will make no difference.  The correct setting for the key back tension is to tighten the backnut until the keys just touch the bar and then add 1/8th turn only.  Do not screw the backnuts down tightly.

Re the M5000, we are having a progress meeting early next week to see where we are and I will then call you.  We have made good progress but we are way behind as this year has been difficult for all involved just trying to stay ahead of the badtimes.  Neither us nor Norm have been able to dedicate the time in an effort to keep the money flowing.  We are so close it's frustrating!

Best,

Martin  

mellotronics.co.uk

On 25 Nov 2010, at 15:25, "trawnajim" <jimab@rogers.com> wrote:

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> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
> > 
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> > > I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
> > 
> > What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
> > 
> > Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?
> 
> No, no Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming slang? Or was that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in which you grew up?
> 
> (tem)plates of meat = feet
> 
> Jim Bailey
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Hope you all enjoyed that!  Oh well...............at least you ALL  know 
now!
 
M
 
Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
www.mellotronics.co.uk
NEW for iPad!
MELLOTRONICS M3000HD 
US Sales  East: Jimmy Moore  (http://JMoore6397@aol.com/) 
US Sales  West: Paul Cox  (http://pjc56@earthlink.net/) 
myspace.com/chloesmithmusic  

 
In a message dated 25/11/2010 15:53:49 GMT Standard Time, tronbros@aol.com  
writes:

 
 
 
Hi Bernie,


Glad the rollers are working.  Don't understand why the keys are  hitting 
the lid now as the rollers will make no difference.  The correct  setting for 
the key back tension is to tighten the backnut until the keys just  touch 
the bar and then add 1/8th turn only.  Do not screw the backnuts  down 
tightly.


Re the M5000, we are having a progress meeting early next week to see  
where we are and I will then call you.  We have made good progress but we  are 
way behind as this year has been difficult for all involved just trying to  
stay ahead of the badtimes.  Neither us nor Norm have been able to  dedicate 
the time in an effort to keep the money flowing.  We are so  close it's 
frustrating!


Best,


Martin  

_mellotronics.co.uk_ (http://mellotronics.co.uk/)   






On 25 Nov 201 0, at 15:25, "trawnajim" <_jimab@rogers.com_ 
(mailto:jimab@rogers.com) > wrote:





 


--- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:
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> On Nov 25,  2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> > I'm  trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
> 
> What  good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll 
never  understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have  
you?
> 
> Or are you talking about using the templates  temporarily, like those 
paper slippers you get in hospitals?

No, no  Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming 
slang? Or was  that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in 
which you  grew up?

(tem)plates of meat = feet

Jim  Bailey

On Nov 25, 2010, at 11:38 AM, tronbros@aol.com wrote:

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> Hope you all enjoyed that!  Oh well...............at least you ALL know now!

And we can share your frustration...

Into the eggnog early this year, Rick? 
 
 
In a message dated 11/25/2010 9:35:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
rick@rickblechta.com writes:

 
 
 


On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, _lsf5275@aol.com_ (mailto:lsf5275@aol.com)  
wrote:



 


I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to  him.





What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll 
never understand a  person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?


Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those  paper 
slippers you get in hospitals?

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the adjustment tip. I think that anyone who still has the original pinch rollers in their M400 really needs to exchange them for a new set. It's amazing what a difference they've made in mine. The pitch remains steady to the end of the tapes and the overall sound is much more even. Even the feel of the keyboard has improved.

Regards,
Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:

>
> Hi Bernie,
> 
> Glad the rollers are working.  Don't understand why the keys are hitting the lid now as the rollers will make no difference.  The correct setting for the key back tension is to tighten the backnut until the keys just touch the bar and then add 1/8th turn only.  Do not screw the backnuts down tightly.
> 
> Re the M5000, we are having a progress meeting early next week to see where we are and I will then call you.  We have made good progress but we are way behind as this year has been difficult for all involved just trying to stay ahead of the badtimes.  Neither us nor Norm have been able to dedicate the time in an effort to keep the money flowing.  We are so close it's frustrating!
> 
> Best,
> 
> Martin  
> 
> mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
> On 25 Nov 2010, at 15:25, "trawnajim" <jimab@...> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@> wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > > On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@ wrote:
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > > I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
> > > 
> > > What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
> > > 
> > > Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?
> > 
> > No, no Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming slang? Or was that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in which you grew up?
> > 
> > (tem)plates of meat = feet
> > 
> > Jim Bailey
> > 
> >
>

True Story!  I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans....  Thanks Frank!
Jack YoungerAmputron #376


--- On Thu, 11/25/10, lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

From: lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] After all this time....
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 9:30 AM















 
 



  


    
      
      
      


I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
 

In a message dated 11/25/2010 9:19:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
rick@rickblechta.com writes:
  
  
  

  
  On Nov 23, 2010, at 6:26 PM, Jack Younger wrote:

  
    Thanks for the welcome back, folks!
    
Sodomized by whores?  That's not much of a hazing.... 
    

    The finish on ol' #376 is a tragedy.  Apparently the Beatlemania 
    touring guys would paint it with rollers every few shows to keep it white. 
     So there are quite a few layers of paint covering the usual scrapes 
    and gouges from load-in/load-out.  It'll take some doing. It's also 
    footless, which is frustrating.  But it does play pretty well, though 
    it'll better when I give it the standard tuneup.  Even in it's current 
    state, it's far more encouraging than my old EMI.  At least the keys 
    are straight.
    
Somebody 
  send this poor man some feet!

"I cried because I had no shoes..."



In a message dated 11/25/10 23:59:58 Pacific Standard Time, e4103s@yahoo.com writes:
True Story!  I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans....  Thanks Frank! 


Jack Younger
Amputron #376

Yes, the plan is to have wheels be the thing to make it taller.  I have a guy whose milling them from solid aluminum!  We'll make a nice brushed finish on them.  Should be pretty slick.

--- On Fri, 11/26/10, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] After all this time....
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 8:58 PM















 
 



  


    
      
      
      Jack - making new feet can be quite a rewarding experience, as you can raise the height that your tron sits at without doing much to drastically alter the profile of your machine. 
Best of luck,
john


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"I cried because I had no shoes..."
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/25/10 23:59:58 Pacific Standard Time, e4103s@yahoo.com writes:

True Story!  I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans....  Thanks Frank! 


Jack Younger
Amputron #376

...hopefully not the last.  The mounting plates for the feet are still in place.  Somewhere there are some disembodied tron feet....probably in a landfill....
I learned this, of course, after discovering a host of minor issues....missing felts, sticky keys, wonky volume pedal jack....you guys know the drill.  Nothing too serious.....yet.

--- On Fri, 11/26/10, mainpsych <MAinPsych@aol.com> wrote:

From: mainpsych <MAinPsych@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] After all this time....
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 1:08 PM















 
 



  


    
      
      
      

"I cried because I had no shoes..."
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/25/10 23:59:58 Pacific Standard Time, e4103s@yahoo.com writes:

True Story!  I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans....  Thanks Frank! 


Jack Younger
Amputron #376