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Subject: Re: But no bees...

From: "elf_isd_se" <Lennart.Froederberg@...>
Date: 2005-10-21

Hi gang!

Must have been lurking for years....

I've been using the MarkVI frames since '92 and they fit as fine
as my old original frames into my #1599 M400. So, from my point of
view, You have picked up a rumour somewhere...

I'll try to stay out of the lurking darkness from now on. :-)

/Lennart


--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "mellotrongirl"
<mellotrongirl@h...> wrote:
>
> I had heard somewhere that even though the Mk VI racks are compatable
> with an M-400, it's not an absolute exact match...so I guess this
> means the tracking is ever so slight and may make a difference with
> reproducing the sounds...true or rumour?
>
> The package deal would be great if someone wants a Mellotron with
> extra racks, but I kinda wish the seller would offer the option of
> selling the racks separate. Understandable tho' to offer it all as a
> package deal and I'd do the same. (try and find a Leslie speaker on
> eBay w/o the organ...!) It seems however that Optigan seller separate
> the unit from the discs.
>