I've been wondering that since I first saw it. Reminds me of the use of the
Ferrari emblem on copy cats cars in the 80's. Mr. Ferrari put a quick end to
that noise!
Tony
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernard Kornowicz" <kornowicz@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 2:50 PM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Tron body
> I'd still be curious to know if it's legal for these folks to be
> using the Mellotron name. Anyone know?
>
> Bernie
>
> --- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "Roc" <rvbhealed@m...> wrote:
> >
> > mellotrongirl wrote:
> >
> > >Where's the mechanics that was supposed to be in the 'Tron body?
> > >Stuffed into something that looks like a big black synth?
> >
> > Yes, obviously it is a synth. No mechanics necessary.
> >
> > >I even
> > >wonder if the body is "real" (indicated by perhaps a # penciled in
> > >under a cheekblock or stamped on the inside somewhere) or the owner
> > >built it in a woodshop out back? Then again, you CAN purchase just
> > >the "real" 'Tron shell, y'know...
> >
> > Well, if the guy did it at a "woodshop out back" it seems to me
> that he has
> > a pretty nice woodshop.
> > Norm Abrams style. From the pictures, the workmanship appears to be
> > excellent. And the "real"
> > tron shell probably is prohibitively expensive (like all
> other "real"
> > mellotron parts), especially because it
> > would be made in England.
> >
> > >What a joke the way it is presented on eBay...
> >
> > I don't think it is a joke. It was presented very accurately, if
> you ask
> > me.
> >
> > >but then again, there
> > >are those that hotrod integrated Theremins into classic looking
> > >wooden cabinetry like the '30s RCA's...and that to me (for some
> > >unexplainable reason) is a bit more acceptable.
> >
> > Yes, your logic is unexplained. Seems to be the same thing to me.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Roc
> > M400 #1001
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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