My first tape set has the words DICKSON YET AGAIN written on it in
chinagraph pencil. What can this possibly mean?
tronbros@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 04/03/2009 17:03:37 GMT Standard Time,
> pocotron@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Interesting clues, Martin. Mellotron history 101.
> The lettering on my set is bold, but not too squashed (my
> interpretation). The lettering can also be scraped or rubbed off
> easily (like a wax pencil?). Then again, some felt marker inks
> stay on the surface too. The adjacent tracks blend very well.
> The tapes are dark shiny gray on both sides. And, there is a
> little aluminum tag under the front left drawbar bolt that has
> "BB" scratched into it.
>
> Streetly tapes and probably Les Bradley's writing in chinagraph.
>
>
> Another point- My tapes have punch holes evident at some of
> the cuts(before the back drawbar). Were the punch holes used from
> the beginning to mark the cut points?
>
> We still punch hloes to indicate where you cut. There's no measuring
> with us!
>
> Best,
>
> M
>
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