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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] wow!

From: MAinPsych@...
Date: 2004-03-13

In a message dated 3/12/2004 11:25:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, jimab@... writes:

> Sort of reminds me of Monty Python's "Mouse Organ." I've
> seen that picture before, and couldn't help wondering why,
> if there are only a half-dozen cats, there seem to be a
> couple of dozen keys.

Well, James, it's pretty simple. Different keys apply different voltages to the electrode implants resulting in different pitches from the original 6-feline sound source. I'm sure you could change pitches easily with such a device stuck up your...well...you know! Just ask Mike Dickson.

Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA
MkII #134 / M400 #908
author, "The Mellotron Book"