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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron 4-track update

From: Bruce Daily <pocotron@yahoo.com>
Date: 2009-11-13

Hey Frank-
   Great updates.
   I built a bench too.  It's solid & square, but not as tall as yours.  It sure helped when installing and aligning the capstan/flywheel in the bearings.
 
   -Bruce D.


--- On Thu, 11/12/09, lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

From: lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron 4-track update
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:58 AM

 
The owner has ordered two sets of tapes. On one set will be the standard Mark II Strings, 8 choir, mixed brass and, I think, St. John's Wood organ. On the second set, I think he will opt for some less well known voices. Incidentally, I built that wooden frame to allow me to work standing up. I can lace frames, work on it, azimuth heads, set keys or test different components without having to stoop and peer into the cabinet. I can even play them while they are out of their cabinets. It also saves bench room and allows me to roll them from place to place in the shop
 
In a message dated 11/12/2009 10:47:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pocotron@yahoo. com writes:
Nice job, Frank!  What voices will be on the initial tape frame?
 
   It just dawned on me: we are truely part of an elite group.  Just the mention of the number "35" will make our backs ache!
 
   -Bruce D.