Mellotronists

I wish Mellotrons could be cloned; bred to be responsive, trustworthy 
and reliable...with a tough outer shell...

Persistance and connections will land you a 'tron...and $$$ these 
days. Streetly can set you up right away if you need one pronto, I 
would imagine, and David Kean at mellotron.com might have a lead 
closer to home if you can get ahold of him...otherwise start calling 
bands you know have one that aren't too famous or active, keep 
visiting eBay, find old timers in music stores & get the word out on 
musical equipment buy/sell/trade sites.

Oh, and by the way--what was Homer like?!?!?