Too cool! They had one at one of the colleges I attended in upstate New
York, and I loved it. I even got to use it onstage one time for a
performance. That one got a lot of use and as far as I know, for at least a
few years had no problems at all. That's about all I can provide...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Younger" <e4103s@...>
To: <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 1:17 PM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Allen Electric Harpsichord...
> Hello All!
> It's been quite some time since I've posted here
> as we've just completed our big studio expansion.
> This is somewhat un-mellotron related, but, during
> construction, I purchased a vintage Allen Electric
> Harpsichord. Very cool-sounding, probably the best
> transistor-based analog harpsichord I've ever heard.
> Far more realistic and flexible than the RMI, with a
> lovely piano-grade wood cabinet, reverse keys and a
> crazy six-speaker amp system. Just curious if anybody
> on here has;
> a.) heard of such a beast
> b.) owns one
> c.) has a set of schematics
> I've contacted the Allen organ co. and they have
> nothing on the unit anymore. It works very well, I'm
> just anticipating future repairs so any info would be
> helpful.
> Thanks for your time.
> Cheers!
> -Jack Younger EMI103S (The Bastard 'Tron, playing
> nicely with Allen)
>
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