Very sad to hear this. Frank was a friend and a great source of information for anything tron related. He helped me out a couple of months ago when I needed to do some routine maintenance on my MKII. He sent step by step instructions and pictures. One of a handful of people I know that could help out with a MKII. Now there's one less.
Many fond memories of the Pindertron unveil at Jerry's in 2004. I caught all of the MKII jamming on audio, will have to listen to it again today. Frank's slogging through "Peak Hour" was a highlight.
I didn't even know he was ill. He will be missed.
Ken M.
--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, David Jacques <djacques@...> wrote:
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> Definitely... especially since it was Pinder's... But knowing Frank, I
> am sure he told her.
>
> And Frank was not ever interested in selling it. Believe me, I
> offered to buy it several times. He had a love for that instrument.
>
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> On Apr 6, 2011, at 10:19 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> > If I hear from her, I will.
> >
> > By the way, it was fun looking back on his wall at some of his posts
> > and your replies. Clay had some good stuff too.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 4/6/2011 1:15:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, barrickjohn262@...
> > writes:
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> > You may want to let his sister know its' value, just in case.
> >
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> >
> > On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <lsf5275@...> wrote:
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> > I can't help but wonder what's going to happen to his Mark II. I
> > hope it ends up in good hands.
> >
> > In a message dated 4/6/2011 12:17:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ken@...
> > writes:
> > Very sorry to learn of Frank Samagaio's passing. It was far too soon.
> >
> > Memories of Frank at the MONEYPIT adventure in 2004 where his Mark II
> > was restored:
> >
> > http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/vt0304/pindertron.htm (that page
> > leads to a few others of the "reveal", includes sound samples)
> >
> > http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/vt0304/departure.htm (includes a
> > movie)
> >
> > ...kl...
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