Mellotronists

charel196 wrote:

> Enough already!

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Holy Mud-Slinging , Batman!  I spent the day performing
semi-final test/debug on MK-II/134 , a real Pindertron
from the M-B .  And what's awaiting me at the email-inbox?
.....Sheesh !

It seems that there will always be irreconcilable differences
between  this side of the pond and the land where ALL
Mellotrons can trace  their origins.  This began with questioning
of  fit/finish on an M400 or two on eBay.  And then spiraled
down to name-calling and innuendoes.

As one who strives to do the BEST work possible,
for myself or for others, I'd never permit anything with
compromised appearance/function to leave the premises.
Any Tron I've worked on WILL be in better shape leaving
than arriving.  If requested not  to perform a full cosmetic
restoration due to time/cost constraints, then  mechanically
it HAS to perform dependably.

There will always be the "DK-camp" and the "Streetly-camp."
So be it.....Each has their unique following of models
and personnel.  But it lessens the community at-large
to force opinions   upon another,then unleash
a barrage  of personal attacks. Facts are facts,gang. I wouldn't
buy a  "p.o.s." for a high-price from anyone.....Anyone.
As long as the funds are still in my hand, I control the cards.

As Frank Stickle indicated, most anything can be fixed,
even warped keys (been there,done that too).
But words can damage more than what's fixable.
Let's all  return to our corners and consider this
latest round a draw...... (referee has spoken)

.......Jerry Korb (needs cosmetic restoration,but mech. fine )

Mellotron  lover /fixer at-large,  builder/designer of the JKMK6,
100% restoration of M400/681( my orig.),
M300/037 (formerly DK's),  MK-I/124 (formerly RAL's,
& Gordon Reid), and MK-II/134 Pindertron (prop. F.Samagaio)