In a message dated 8/27/2005 2:36:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, andym@... writes:
Just thought I would let you all know that I am now in possession of a mellotron
M400... serial number #710. Will have to replace the old CMC motor drive.
Otherwise it is in pretty good condition. It is missing the track selector switch (where can I find one of these?) and the small blocks beside the keyboard need to be repainted (?).
Tape set: flute/violins/choir. I'll be looking at a second tape set sooner or later.
Any recommendations? I do like the sound of Fritz Doddy's alternate set mentioned
in the Mellotron book: medieval woodwinds/M300B strings/bass accordion+cello
split. Maybe swap the medieval woodwinds with bass clarinet.
Andy McNeill
www.andymcneill.com
Hi, Andy, and welcome to the fraternity.
M300B strings are a must. I personally don't care for Medieval Woodwinds ("one man's medicine..."). There's a lot to choose from; best advice is to pick what you're likely to use the most at this stage, and go for the more "exotic" sounds later on.
Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA
MkII #134 / M400 #908
author, The Mellotron Book