Mellotronists

In a message dated 3/12/2004 11:25:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, jimab@... writes:

> Sort of reminds me of Monty Python's "Mouse Organ." I've 
> seen that picture before, and couldn't help wondering why, 
> if there are only a half-dozen cats, there seem to be a 
> couple of dozen keys. 

Well, James, it's pretty simple.  Different keys apply different voltages to the electrode implants resulting in different pitches from the original 6-feline sound source.  I'm sure you could change pitches easily with such a device stuck up your...well...you know!  Just ask Mike Dickson.

Frank Samagaio
San Diego CA
MkII #134 / M400 #908
author, "The Mellotron Book"