Mellotronists

In a message dated 9/28/2007 11:36:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rick@... writes:

 
But how  much better do Hammond organs sound over time? None... That's how 
much. They  just may sound a little different. But no one could tell because the 
subtle  changes over time are indiscernible. It's just that some Hammonds 
sound  different from others of the same models. This is more likely due to the  
subtle changes in wiring and components over the  years.


Actually, most of the sound of Hammonds is due to how close the magnets  are 
to the tone wheels. I was at Goff Professional near Hartford, CT a few  years 
back and they claimed they could make a B3 sound like "Born to Be Wild"  
(still love that sound Goldie got) to Jimmy Smith at his mellowest simply by  
adjusting the magnets. Then they proved it to me on an instrument they were  
rebuilding.


I've had my B3 since 1965 and it still sounds the same (I have old  
recordings to prove it). My playing sounds different, but that's the mileage,  not the 
years.


I have noticed that mellotrons can sound subtly different when different  
people play them. It probably has something to do with the way the keys are  
depressed. Take that samplers!


Rick



 
Ok so were both right. You have added some excellent extra stuff there  Rick. 
One thing though. I never depress the keys when I play my Mellotron. I  keep 
'em nice and happy and well adjusted. Sure, I press them to perform well.  But 
they're always happy, never depressed.
 
Frank




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