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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Chamberlins

From: Bob Snyder <bob.snyder@...>
Date: 2006-03-24

mark kasian wrote:
> A 300 is NOT half of a 600. It is remotely operated
> with NO keyboard. The sounds are from the right side
> of a 600. This same remote with TWO station selectors
> and the sounds from the LEFT side of a 600 is a 350
> and they are a NIGHTMARE to keep working. Just ask Jim
> Blair.
>

> 300- 3/8ths tape, 3 tracks, multistation. Remote
> operated and looks like a cloth's hamper.

Mark, I'm confused. The photos from the ebay listing show a Chamberlin
nameplate that says 'Model 300' as well as a keyboard that extends into
the business area. Also visible is the station selection mechanism. Sure
looks like half a 600. Clearly not a remote only unit.

Bob S.