Sorry Ken, yes I am.
It's just that I've not noticed it before, or have I heard anyone here make mention of it's appearance on the web-sites front page, so I thought I would do so.
Why hasn't there been more reaction from everyone. I know the new Streetly machine is the worst kept secret on this list. But really, I would have thought that the first Mellotron to be built here in the UK by the company that made the original in 30 years would have created more than a passing interest.
AND from what I hear, this will a Mellotron unlike any that has gone before. This will be no M400 remake. After all, JB and MS have been there, done that, bought the tee shirt. Why would they want to do that? Simply trying to recreate the past would be a waste of resources, when much much more could be achieved.
The only way forward would be to create a machine that is so awesome in it's power and versatility, whilst retaining the iconic appearance we all know. Yet combining the very best of analogue and digital technology, to breathe new life into the machine we all know and love. Not that I know the full story by any means, but I've a feeling when this thing breaks it's going to be huge. Wouldn't it be a pity if suddenly it was embraced by the world-wide music industry and we were all siting here scratching our heads not knowing the significance of what was going on.
Brace yourselves.
Andy K