Congratulations Andy! You are now probably about one in 10,000,000!
Where did you find #710?
Since there are so many sounds to choose from including new
recordings, you might want to spend some time here:
http://www.blackcat.demon.co.uk/tron/And don't forget to add #710 to the database.
Bernie
M400 #500 (waiting for a big brother or sister)
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Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "lilainjil" <andym@s...>
wrote:
> 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
>
> ...home of The Maple Mountain Sunburst Triolian Orchestra