Hi Steve...and welcome to the list! I'm a fairly new 'tron owner
myself...I can honestly say that this list is THE place to be for all
things related to the mellotron. There's only a couple thousand of
the machines around, and most of the owners are on this list.
Enjoy.
Best,
Brad
--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <calyx12001@y...> wrote:
> well...i guess that would be me.
>
> i'm Steve and i live in Nashua, NH. i've never owned nor am i ever
> likely to own a Mellotron (however i did play an M400 once in the
> early 70s in a music store) but i love the sound of them...probably
my
> favourite instrument. the intro to Watcher of the Skies (live
> versions..i've never liked the studio recording...not majestic
enough)
> just takes my breath away.
>
> anyway, i found my way here via Ken Leonard's site where i
discovered
> that the Pindertron had been found and restored. i'm SO pleased!!
> that's one of THE classic Mellotrons.
>
> i'm not much of a talker/poster but just wanted to introduce myself
> and say what a pleasure it is to be among your ranks.
>
> HELLO!! carry on...
>
> Steve