How heavy is the mellotron?

[Hallgeir Helland]

Jeroen Bruintjes wrote:
> 
> A couple of days ago I asked if I should go an fetch a Mellotron
> that's been offered to me free of charge. Don't know if the thing
> still works, but I decided to go for it anyway. Maybe it can be
> repaired.
> 
> Well, a co-worker has been so kind to lend me her car so I can
> transport the 'tron to my house, but since I live in an old Amsterdam
> apartment two storeys high, I was wondering just how heavy the
> Mellotron is. You see, there is no elevator... Can I carry it up the
> stairs by myself or do I need some help? Mind you, I'm a keyboard
> player, not a weight lifter :)

Well, that depends on what model it is we are talking about here.
If it is an old Mellotron MK II you ought to fetch three or four 
of your buddys, because the MK II is 350 lbs! (that is roughly
170 kg.) OTOH, if it is a Mellotron 400, you are better off since 
it weighs in at 122 lbs. (which is, like, 60 kg) One large-handed 
helper, and you ought to get it up the stairs.

And if you can't, please give me a call! I'd really like a 
Mellotron, working or no.

Hallgeir

BTW: See http://www.mellotron.com/ for lotsa info - and spare parts!
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