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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Oscar Peterson Mk V

From: "jonesalley" <jonesalley@...>
Date: 2008-01-03

I've wondered where that instrument ended up! What serial number is it? Is
it badged as a Mellotron or as a Novatron? I own the Mk V #104 "Morazotron"
and it bears the Novatron name.

Subject: [Mellotronists] Oscar Peterson Mk V


> 2007 ended with the sad news of Oscar Peterson joining that ever
> increasing jam session in the sky. It was noted that he was a fellow
> Mellotronist in one posting - and I can certainly attest to that since
> I own his Mk V Mellotron (atleast according the the rack tags). But
> here's the problem: can anyone identify in which period - or on what
> albums - he used his Mk V? This is not a trick question - I'm genuinely
> interested in the history of this instrument. It doesn't seem to fit
> into his favoured accoustic trio format.
>