Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: The Mellotron Group

GREAT news, Andy!  I can empathize... there have been times when more money, or space, would be very helpful. Occasionally people have suggested, "You have a lot of guitars and other gear. Why don't you sell some of those?" And of course, the Mellotron! Of course, they don't understand that it's like suggesting to a mechanic, "You have so many wrenches. You should sell some of 'em!" And that's my stock answer. But while they're tools of our trade, they also have souls of a sort, somehow connected to us. As you put it, a history, memories, and just the joy and intrigue of playing them. My thought is first, if I sold something, it would be for very short-term relief, then it's just GONE. Then there's also the fact that I use it, and I'd want to replace it at some point.  We all know prices of used instruments aren't getting any lower... quite the opposite, so it's pretty tough to think of selling an instrument for any reason, if you plan on replacing it "when I have more money." Pretty hard when you use that instrument to make the money! So once I've landed a desired and loved instrument, including the Mellotron and some delicious synths as well as guitars & basses, I can't remember selling anything but a beloved-but-aging Echo-plex and one inexpensive acoustic guitar that was given to me. And I even regretted THAT! I USE the things, and yes, I LOVE 'em.

Anyway, I'm VERY glad you've chosen to hang on to your 'tron.  Good show! I know it'll make a fine showpiece in your new place.

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

Cheers!