Mellotronists

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "Gene Stopp" <gene@...> wrote:
>
> 
> Hey! - I'm just about finished with the Clav D6 I just bought from 
a friend - new hammer tips, new strings, new lower pickup. I've just 
finished the yarning and I'm tuning it bit by bit (when I have time) 
as it is an iterative process. I'd love to share stories about this 
as it is certainly a learning experience. However, this is the 
Mellotron list so I'm hesitant to do it here - time to go look for a 
Clavinet mail list...
> 
> I'd take Clav rebuilding and tron re-taping over a VW engine 
rebuild anyday. Been there, done that
> 
> - Gene
> 
> WHY??????the VW rebuild only takes a half day!!!!
> 
> 664?
> 
>                              The Neighbour Of The Beast!
> 
> Sorry, thought I'd get that in first so that YOU don't have to. 
You'll thank 
> me someday.
> 
> Good News!
> 
> I've just ordered a full set of new strings for my £60 D6 Clavinet 
project. 
> ;-)
> 
> Bad News!
> 
> I'm the fool restringing the bleedin' thing. I thought retaping a 
Mellotron 
> was tedious enough.
> 
> Good News!
> 
> New piston rings for the VW!
> 
> Bad News!
> 
> You can't get the SUMP off without separating the engine from the 
gearbox, 
> just so that the last 2 allen screws that hold the sump on can be 
removed. 
> Don't mention the war? I feel like STARTING one right now...
> 
> Yours (covered in crap)
> 
> MSW
>