Mellotronists

John was able to inspect the machine. How do you buy these things from a long distance?

Jeff

Dear All,

You have to assume that the 'tron on offer is NOT in full working condition and just needs light adjustment. This is NEVER the case. When you buy any mellotron/novatron you must expect to invest in it further to get it to peak performance and this almost certainly involves pinchrollers, pads, headblock service, tapes, service to tape frame, service to audio, probably some type of servo upgrade and almost certainly a new motor. Whether you buy from us, Markus or anyone else is not the issue. It is naive to think an electromechanical device that has hardly been serviced since it was created 35 years ago is going to be anything more than a total disappointment in the first instance.

To sum up, buy any 'tron you can in the prior knowledge that acquiring one is only the first step. There are many more hurdles before it can be truly called a working mellotron.

Best,

Martin