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There are literally hundreds of choices. There is probably even a neon or led switch that could somewhat approximate the original with a bit of step down circuitry. I know there is a 1” lighted lever toggle that is a drop in replacement, almost, UK sourced electric stuff is very particular and even unique before the early 80’s. I’d keep a black washer handy.

I would probably have a go at rebuilding the switch for myself. if you have done any electronic DIY you can do it, pain in the butt work but if you want original. You could put an led or gow in the housing if you find repairing the switch too daunting.

I would suggest going to Mouser or Digikey rather than a local shop for Parts at least in the US. Farnell or Rapid in the UK.. NKK, Mountain or C&K are the brands of switch I prefer, expensive but very good.

When I think of UK and electric I always think of the time I spent pulling solid core Lucas wire out of a friends Jaguar and rewiring the car with lamp cord (speaker wire).

On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com> wrote:

So why type a switch would be a good substitute that you can get at a DIY or Electronics store?
Bill Rudloff

-----Original Message-----
From: gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:56 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron M400 Lighted Power Switch WANTED.

I see. I think if mine broke I would just make it turn on somehow.

On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 12:35 PM, tronbros <tronbros@aol.com> wrote:

Hi Gino,

Probably because we aren't too popular either! Anyway, the VERY few switches we have are not for re- sale, only for personal use. There are no others available anywhere and we have truly searched high and low and then high again!

Best,

M

mellotronics.co.uk

On 21 Feb 2012, at 16:32, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:

> Why don't you ask Martin ?

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"All music is folk music; I ain't never heard no horse sing a song."
Louis Armstrong

Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE, CG, CSEC
Audio Production, Logistics, Analog Synthesizers, Sound Design

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"All music is folk music; I ain't never heard no horse sing a song."

Louis Armstrong

Gino Wong Birgelo

BSComm, BSEE, CG, CSEC

Audio Production, Logistics, Analog Synthesizers, Sound Design

Ginowong@gmail.com

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