Mellotronists

partune wrote:

> Hi to all in Mellotron land!
> I visited this Tron today at the sellers' domicile. It is currently in
> unplayable condition wih many notes not sounding. The remaining tapes
> have serious wow and flutter issues. I would expect that this
> instrument will need a complete refurbishing from Professor Korb or his
> ilk.

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Greetings from MONEYPIT ,


Thanks for sharing the info, James.     Speaking of  "ilk,"
actually  more like  "Ugh."   M400 #203 which was featured on eBay
last summer, is no longer the "Ugh-Ly" Tron.   Fully restored
inside/out, it was returned to its smiling owner last weekend at another
MONEYPIT event here at the Mellotron Ranch.  Stay-"tuned."
It has the nicest playability and "feel" of any M400 experienced so far,
surpassed only by the revered "Julia" , MK-I  #124.


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> The tapes currently residing in the machine are MKII Brass (A),
> String Section (B) and 8 Voice Choir (C). The seller has a second tape
> set ( I noticed at least one scotch tape repair to a tape) but he was
> not willing to install it to audition the sounds. He says he has owned
> this Tron for many years but doesn't know what sounds are on the second
> frame?? The exterior has numerous nicks and dings etc... but re-
> finishable by a professional.
>
> Regards, -partune

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If not too serious, some owners have requested leaving minor dings
in place, as proof of its years as an old "war-horse."
Having a Tron look nicer (wet-sanding frames in the shower [hmmm],
or two-part epoxy finish ) doesn't mean it plays nicer.

It is what it is, I suppose.   Hopefully , the future owner of that M400
will consider refurbing the "Laine-o-Tron", instead of leaving it as the
"Lame-o-Tron."

Cheers, -- JK from the M-Ranch