Although I do this with great pain, I am about going to sell what may
be the worlds greatest M-400... # 1562. This Mellotron was originally owned by
Don Robertson. Don is internationally recognized as the creator of "New Age"
music.
I acquired this Mellotron from him 5 years ago. It had been sitting inside
its hard shell flight case since 1982. It has been meticulously restored and
maintained by me. The Cabinet is all original and has not been repainted. The
edges and corners are perfect and there are no burns or dents. It does have some
minor wear, however. This Mellotron does have a pedigree. It has
been played live and recorded by some of the biggest names in progressive
music.
This is an exceptional machine. It comes with a hard shell flight case and
an original Colortone swell pedal. I will offer it with a choice of tapes. I
will also offer a Muff cover.
This machine is not going to be cheap... but I am reasonable. One important
factor for me is that I have always wanted my machines to be played.
What makes them great is when others get to hear them. There is no more
unearthly, yet more divine sound than a really proper Mellotron coming through a
large PA. Fortunately, I can say that many thousands of people have
heard this one.
Included with it will be a complete photo record of its performance
history; an audio record of its live and recorded performances and a signed lid,
Sorry... no Mike Pinder. However, nearly everone else has, including the entire
Stawbs electric band.* I am able to authenticate its every performance.
Ever single keys player that ever played this machine has told me that it
was the finest Mellotron they had ever played. I'm proud of that. Since the day
I got it until now, I have never forsaken it. It, in turn has sung like an
angel whenever asked.
I am prepared to stack it up against any machine. It has a new Streetly
motor and an SMS 3. it has never gone out of pitch.
Wanna come and play it? Be my guest.
*Don't give a shit? Don't buy it.
Frank
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