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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400 for sale

From: lsf5275@aol.com
Date: 2010-12-17

This Mellotron is # 911 and is a really nice machine. Prior to acquiring it and rebuilding it for John, it was originally owned by Dave Coviello who used it in his stage rig back in the 70s. Here is what Dave wrote about it at the time. Dave was a second keyboard player for a lot of groups on tour or he would have been in a supporting act. 911 was used on at least one Chicago album as I recall...

 

 

This is a 1973 Mellotron model M400s serial #911. I am the original owner. When not used on gigs, it has been stored in my home.  The only flaw is the last note needs a padspring∗ which can be ordered directly from Mellotron in Canada . The tapes are modified with Strings, Flutes and Voices. I also had it refinished gloss white because the old paint job was worn. 

I was a musician years ago and this piece of equipment has been on stage with Rare Earth, Sly and the Family Stone, Chicago, Steppenwolf, Sam and Dave, Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders, Doc Severensen, Al Hirt, The Ink Spots, and other recording groups. I kept it all these years because of the memories it held for me.

 

 
In a message dated 12/17/2010 9:15:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, john.wright@consona.com writes:
 

All,

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I need to sell my Mellotron. The restoration was done by Frank Stickle and I've owned for about 18 months. Tape frame was new and tracks are, A) 8-voice choir B) M400 strings, C) cello. I'm posting here before Ebay.

I'm in Central Indiana. Email me offline if interested.

Regards,

John