Mellotronists

In a message dated 13/03/2007 04:26:33 GMT Standard Time,  
franzs@... writes:

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 dissapointment 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
 
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