Okay, another one that's been bothering me. I believe I recall a posting not too long ago referring to the fact that the early, early Mark I and Mark II instruments had no line out, and were therefore recorded by miking their speakers. Is that true, and if so, doesn't it provide a big clue to the magic of some of those early Mellotron recordings, that it sounded like it was in "another space" because it actually was? Has anybody tried miking their Mellotrons in their own recordings to see if they can capture and reproduce that amazing feel?
Also, as a devout atheist who has played tons of liturgical music in order to get close to big pipe organs, and some high-end electric and electronic organs, I can't help but wonder if any Mark I or Mark II Mellotrons were installed in churches to substitute for the more traditional organ. I'd join the congregation just to go LISTEN to something like that!
Any feedback?