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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] RE: #1697 renovation

From: lsf5275@aol.com
Date: 2014-01-14

Considering that yours probably used to belong to Tony Banks, I'd say $3,000.00
 
In a message dated 1/14/2014 2:10:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, fdoddy@aol.com writes:
 

What is a fair starting price for 35 old pinch rollers?

fd




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From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Jan 14, 2014 2:05 pm
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] RE: #1697 renovation

 
Remember, if you decide to overhaul it, put whatever you no longer need on eBay. Someone will likely buy it.
 
In a message dated 1/14/2014 2:21:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes:
 
It ain't easy, Frank.  There's a special clinic in Switzerland that I summer at.

john


On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 12:12 AM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:
 
How do you keep that thing in tune?
 
In a message dated 1/13/2014 1:50:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes:
 
Your response wasn't out of line, Gino.  If I'd been serious in my suggestion, I'd have been playing a bit of an asshole.

john


On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 12:34 PM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
 
It’s all a bit of fun John. Sorry if if across as a caped crusader.   
I’m more like Rags from Crusader Rabbit.

best

g


On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 11:53 AM, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:
 
Gino, just so you don't get the wrong impression, I'm joking.  Mojo, followed closely by  a cork-sniffing usage of "Tone Wood" get my eyes rolling quicker than just about anything when it comes to electric guitar discussion. 

john


On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 8:03 AM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
 
Leather  you say, really interesting

I  do understand the mojo thing John, but I have to have the smallest shred of empirical data to make me feel like I am not getting over. I feel bad selling junk.

I buy old guitars and tell myself that the oil and sweat gives it life, that's almost complete bullshit and if i could get close to that It would be ok.

I think I am just going to give them away as souveniers.



On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 10:07 AM, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:
 
The mojo lives in those old pots, Gino.  Highly sought after.


On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 8:42 AM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
 
I know some old Mellotron parts can be rebuilt. Replcing rubber and glueing m=new pads, even relapping heads.  but some other parts vex me, I don't get it. 
 I am putting new pots on an EMS VCS3 and I am going to toss the old ones out. I have offered money for them but I can't get a why answer that makes any sense.
Given there is money on offer, why I give a shit  is a good question.

Anybody ?   Fritz ?.....


On Sun, Jan 12, 2014 at 7:11 AM, <tron400@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
New pinch rollers make a world of difference and they're easy to replace. I don't envy you changing the felt and resetting the pad arms though. Did you get the felt from Streetly or from a local source?

Bernie



--

Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






--
john barrick

∗Leo got it right the first time∗
∗then he added a second pickup and got it righter∗



--

Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






--
john barrick

∗Leo got it right the first time∗
∗then he added a second pickup and got it righter∗



--

Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






--
john barrick

∗Leo got it right the first time∗
∗then he added a second pickup and got it righter∗



--
john barrick

∗Leo got it right the first time∗
∗then he added a second pickup and got it righter∗