Mellotronists

Too right, man.

I hate that F. Oh, that F.....

Bearing in mind that I started on a Hammond and many organ classics/cliches 
are in F...

I would LOVE to do my own varispeed tapeset session. I've had the priviledge 
of being around one of the finest Rhodes/Wurly/Hammond/Everything Else guys 
in Europe ( 'Rocket' Ron Lebar) while he tunes - with the handy if awkward 
consequence that my own pitch sensitivity has been improved significantly- 
to the point where my own Wurlitzer tuning sounds crap and Mellotron tuning 
vagaries now annoy me more than I would ever admit to anybody outside of our 
little support group (Tapeworms Anonymous?).

Perhaps we should have a go. Martin? Fancy it? No remastering- just a few 
pitch tweaks. I'll bring the teabags and the Hawkwind.

Here comes the lightning- I may have to unplug the computer.




>From: "jonesalley" <jonesalley@...>
>To: "Mellotronists" <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] M400 3 Violin Tuning
>Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:35:44 -0500
>
>Low "F" is the real clanker on 3V.  All I can say is, I got the "tuned"
>tapes for the Mark V, and they are an utter delight to play.  They still
>have character and individuality, but you don't have to be so careful about
>voicings with them.  Also, on a previous thread, the Mk II 3V is the ONLY
>way to go if you want that creamy sound, the M400 violins are very cutting
>in comparison.
>
>
>
>
> > So, has anyone kept a record of how badly the M400 Three Violins are out
> > of tune with each other and which keys are the worst offenders?
>

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