The Mellotron Group

>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu2SkBK1mR4
>

>
> Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> 
> 
> Berington Van Campen 
> Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> VCMusiCorp1@...
> The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
>

On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:59 AM, "tron400" <tron400@yahoo.com> wrote:

> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@...> wrote:
> >
> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > 
> > 
> > Berington Van Campen 
> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > VCMusiCorp1@...
> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> >
> 
>

>
> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> >
> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > 
> > 
> > Berington Van Campen 
> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > VCMusiCorp1@
> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> >
>

On 7/17/2012 9:04 AM, Jason Wielispach wrote:
> I have the same bass about the same year.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:59 AM, "tron400" <tron400@yahoo.com 
> <mailto:tron400@yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
>> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
>> <mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Berington Van Campen 
>> <vcmusicorp1@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but 
>> the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  
>> Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... 
>> nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  
>> Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
>> >
>> >
>> > Berington Van Campen
>> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
>> > VCMusiCorp1@...
>> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
>> >
>>
> =
>

>
> Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> 
> 
> Berington Van Campen 
> Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> VCMusiCorp1@...
> The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
>

>
> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> >
> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > 
> > 
> > Berington Van Campen 
> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > VCMusiCorp1@
> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> >
>

>
> 
>  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> 
> I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> >
> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > 
> > 
> > Berington Van Campen 
> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > VCMusiCorp1@
> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> >
>

>
> 
>  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> 
> I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> >
> > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > 
> > 
> > Berington Van Campen 
> > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > VCMusiCorp1@
> > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> >
>

>
> 
>  Bernie,
> 
> Nice story.  When you have a moment, can you share a photo?  I'd love to see it. I do think the Ric is one of, if not, the prettiest instruments ever made.   some day....
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 7:13 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> Fritz,
> 
> When I was young and stupid(er), I almost sold it. So happy I didn't. The '75 Rics were on display in the store window on the day I bought it. A friend working in the store went to the basement and retrieved my '74. '75 was a major change in the 4001's, so my '74 is probably very similar in feel to your '72. I just ran my hand up and down the neck and bought it without even plugging it in. Never regretted it. The walnut finish is a rare finish for Ric basses.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> >
> > 
> >  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> > 
> > I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > 
> > 
> >   
> >     
> >                   
> > So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Berington Van Campen 
> > > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > > VCMusiCorp1@
> > > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> > >
> >
>

>
> Crap! Yahoo bites the wad! Anyway, it's in my "Bernie" folder in the Photos section. For some reason, it's smaller than what I uploaded and it's sideways(!).
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> >
> > 
> >  Bernie,
> > 
> > Nice story.  When you have a moment, can you share a photo?  I'd love to see it. I do think the Ric is one of, if not, the prettiest instruments ever made.   some day....
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 7:13 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > 
> > 
> >   
> >     
> >                   
> > Fritz,
> > 
> > When I was young and stupid(er), I almost sold it. So happy I didn't. The '75 Rics were on display in the store window on the day I bought it. A friend working in the store went to the basement and retrieved my '74. '75 was a major change in the 4001's, so my '74 is probably very similar in feel to your '72. I just ran my hand up and down the neck and bought it without even plugging it in. Never regretted it. The walnut finish is a rare finish for Ric basses.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > >  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> > > 
> > > I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > fritz
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   
> > >     
> > >                   
> > > So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> > > 
> > > Bernie
> > > 
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Berington Van Campen 
> > > > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > > > VCMusiCorp1@
> > > > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

>
> Are those rockets behind that beautiful guitar?
>  
>  
> In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> tron400@... writes:
> 
> [The  message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> attachment. Once  downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text 
> editor for  reading.]
>

>
> 
>  Bernie,
> 
> Nice story.  When you have a moment, can you share a photo?  I'd love to see it. I do think the Ric is one of, if not, the prettiest instruments ever made.   some day....
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 7:13 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> Fritz,
> 
> When I was young and stupid(er), I almost sold it. So happy I didn't. The '75 Rics were on display in the store window on the day I bought it. A friend working in the store went to the basement and retrieved my '74. '75 was a major change in the 4001's, so my '74 is probably very similar in feel to your '72. I just ran my hand up and down the neck and bought it without even plugging it in. Never regretted it. The walnut finish is a rare finish for Ric basses.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> >
> > 
> >  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> > 
> > I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > 
> > 
> >   
> >     
> >                   
> > So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Berington Van Campen 
> > > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > > VCMusiCorp1@
> > > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> > >
> >
>

>
> Are those rockets behind that beautiful guitar?
> 
> 
> In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> tron400@... writes:
> 
> [The message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text 
> editor for reading.]
>

>
> 
>  God, It's beautiful! Don't you EVER sell it!
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 4:31 pm
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> Crap! Yahoo bites the wad! Anyway, it's in my "Bernie" folder in the Photos section. For some reason, it's smaller than what I uploaded and it's sideways(!).
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> >
> > 
> >  Bernie,
> > 
> > Nice story.  When you have a moment, can you share a photo?  I'd love to see it. I do think the Ric is one of, if not, the prettiest instruments ever made.   some day....
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 7:13 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > 
> > 
> >   
> >     
> >                   
> > Fritz,
> > 
> > When I was young and stupid(er), I almost sold it. So happy I didn't. The '75 Rics were on display in the store window on the day I bought it. A friend working in the store went to the basement and retrieved my '74. '75 was a major change in the 4001's, so my '74 is probably very similar in feel to your '72. I just ran my hand up and down the neck and bought it without even plugging it in. Never regretted it. The walnut finish is a rare finish for Ric basses.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > >  I am seriously jealous Bernie.  I used to have a white '72  (at least I think it was '72..it was old) 4001.  Stupid me, I sold it to by a fretless p-bass, which I butchered...the stupidity of youth.
> > > 
> > > I would love to get a natural 4001 or 4003 some day.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > fritz
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > >  
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:59 am
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   
> > >     
> > >                   
> > > So how many of us here have Ric basses? I have a walnut finish '74 4001.
> > > 
> > > Bernie
> > > 
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Actually very Yes-ish, maybe from around the "Drama' period, but the singer was just too creepy!!!!!  Ain't no Jon Anderson there.  Yeah, nice bass... I've got a red one, around late 70s vintage... nuthin' like a nice ol' Ric.  Didn't see any Mellotron here, tho.  Would've been fun, considering the obvious influences.
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Berington Van Campen 
> > > > Van Campen Productions / V.C.MusiCorp Scoring
> > > > VCMusiCorp1@
> > > > The BEATUNES - Beatles Tribute Band
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

>
> cool. Let's go flying.
>  
>  
>  
> In a message dated 7/19/2012 12:09:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> tron400@... writes:
> 
>  
>  
>  
> They are unfinished rockets, although they've been finished since I took  
> the picture.
> 
> --- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
> (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  lsf5275@ wrote:
> >
> > Are those rockets behind that beautiful  guitar?
> > 
> > 
> > In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M.  Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > tron400@ writes:
> > 
> > [The  message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> >  attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor 
> or  text 
> > editor for reading.]
> >
>

>
> Did someone say rockets?
> You make it to LDRS?
> 
> --- On Thu, 7/19/12, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 12:09 PM
> 
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> They are unfinished rockets, although they've been finished since I took the picture.
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@ wrote:
> >
> > Are those rockets behind that beautiful guitar?
> > 
> > 
> > In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > tron400@ writes:
> > 
> > [The message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> > attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text 
> > editor for reading.]
> >
>

>
> Did someone say rockets?
> You make it to LDRS?
> 
> --- On Thu, 7/19/12, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 12:09 PM
> 
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> They are unfinished rockets, although they've been finished since I took the picture.
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@ wrote:
> >
> > Are those rockets behind that beautiful guitar?
> > 
> > 
> > In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > tron400@ writes:
> > 
> > [The message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> > attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text 
> > editor for reading.]
> >
>

>
> Yeah, it is a long drive. 
> Think I'd go just to get a look at Kari in real life.
> 
> --- On Fri, 7/20/12, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, July 20, 2012, 6:57 AM
> 
> 
> 
> Â  
> 
> 
> 
> No, and I should have because my local club, CATO, was one of the sponsors. But I couldn't see driving 5.5 hours each way since I could only have stayed for one day. I did make it to NERFF 8 though. Unfortunately METRA lost the waiver that weekend and is now fighting with the FAA to get it back. I really like METRA's field; 2 miles by 2 miles and perfectly level. The owners are really nice and are there at every launch. The ceiling was 12,500 feet, but is now down to 3000, so nothing over a small H can be flown. 
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, JAMES STRAUSS <jandjstrz@> wrote:
> >
> > Did someone say rockets?
> > You make it to LDRS?
> > 
> > --- On Thu, 7/19/12, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > From: tron400 <tron400@>
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Astounding...
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 12:09 PM
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >   
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > They are unfinished rockets, although they've been finished since I took the picture.
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Are those rockets behind that beautiful guitar?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > In a message dated 7/18/2012 4:33:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > > tron400@ writes:
> > > 
> > > [The message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP 
> > > attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text 
> > > editor for reading.]
> > >
> >
>