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Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "Gene Stopp" <gene@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hey! - I'm just about finished with the Clav D6 I just bought from
a friend - new hammer tips, new strings, new lower pickup. I've just
finished the yarning and I'm tuning it bit by bit (when I have time)
as it is an iterative process. I'd love to share stories about this
as it is certainly a learning experience. However, this is the
Mellotron list so I'm hesitant to do it here - time to go look for a
Clavinet mail list...
>
> I'd take Clav rebuilding and tron re-taping over a VW engine
rebuild anyday. Been there, done that
>
> - Gene
>
> WHY??????the VW rebuild only takes a half day!!!!
>
> 664?
>
> The Neighbour Of The Beast!
>
> Sorry, thought I'd get that in first so that YOU don't have to.
You'll thank
> me someday.
>
> Good News!
>
> I've just ordered a full set of new strings for my £60 D6 Clavinet
project.
> ;-)
>
> Bad News!
>
> I'm the fool restringing the bleedin' thing. I thought retaping a
Mellotron
> was tedious enough.
>
> Good News!
>
> New piston rings for the VW!
>
> Bad News!
>
> You can't get the SUMP off without separating the engine from the
gearbox,
> just so that the last 2 allen screws that hold the sump on can be
removed.
> Don't mention the war? I feel like STARTING one right now...
>
> Yours (covered in crap)
>
> MSW
>