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From: Gene Stopp [mailto:
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Sent: 25 July 2003 18:23
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Mellotronists@yahoogroups.comSubject: RE: [Mellotronists] Re: Hammond T Organ on Ebay - Tony Banks
Gene
I'll have to go dig up my copy of "I Know What I Like" (Armando Gallo's
book). I think it's safe to say that Mr. Banks always used a spinet of one
type or another.
Yup. I nicked one of Mr.Gallo's pics for my site - have a look at:
http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.thompson/genesis.htmOne of the most significant characteristics of a Hammond
spinet is that you can move it from one part of the room to another by
yourself!
You've obviously never encountered a T500. :-) It's shatteringly heavy,
mainly because of the hugely thick casing - I don't think it weighs any less
than a C3.
There must be something in the air!!! Two weeks ago I picked up an L-133
myself. With Leslie 120, yet another recycler deal at $250. Patience is a
virtue. :) First thing I did when I got it home was to "Emersonize" it. My
wife (and perhaps the neighbors) were not happy about that, so I had to shut
down after a couple of minutes. But it was fun while it lasted.
Is the 120 the little one with no amp or horn, and a silver grill? If so,
that's what my L100-P's blessed with. Got an interesting 240v shock off its
fast/slow switch last year...
The last L-100 I had was sucked up by the '92 ELP tour and I never saw it
again. Oh well, to a good cause...
Tell us more.
Andy T.
M400 #1145
'The Ultimate Mellotron Recordings List (Possibly)'
http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.thompson/