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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron is eating Tapes!!!!!

From: "lsf5275@aol.com" <lsf5275@aol.com>
Date: 2012-12-03

Tom clean everything. Also make sure the capstan is grounded though the copper strap on the right end. Clean the surface of the pinch rollers with something that leaves no residue. NOT ALCOHOL. You may have to remove the spill box to properly clean the felt capstan wiper, but it probably should be done. Pinch rollers need not be tightened more than enough to maintain pitch until the end of the note plus 1/4 turn. Adjust pressure pads such that the hold the tape against the heads until the end. Spring tension, as it increases, will cause the tape tension to lift the tape away from the head. Lastly, static electricity is probably involved. Add humidity to the room.

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Tom Doncourt &lt;tomdcour@amnh.org&gt; wrote:

 

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On Dec 3, 2012, at 1:01 PM, Dieter wrote:

 

Well, in fact, it's none of those...

Your Mellotron is just hungry. Try to feed it once or twice a day. Minced meat will do.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Tom Doncourt <tomdcour@...> wrote:
>
>
> Can anyone give me a remedy for my mellotron eating it's tapes? They have gotten pinched between the capstan and the felt then wrapped around the capstan and ---snaaaaped!!!!! AUGH! I am thinking either A. the tapes are too old and worn
> B. the felt is too old and worn
> C. the felt needs cleaning
> D. the tape spillbox needs to be adjusted
> Any help would be appreciated!
>