Mellotronists

In a message dated 6/1/05 3:37:41 PM GMT Standard Time, easle12@... 
writes:


> If I were *either*
> of the Mellotron suppliers, I would be buying as much
> of the newer, high quality tape that I could get my
> hands on and engineer the machines and repairs to just
> DEAL with it. I'm not interested in buying antiquated
> tapes at 250.00 a set.
> 

We use EMI because it has the best drive characteristics of all tape in a 
'tron.  It is stable, sheds little oxide, has the authentic sound and folds 
superbly.  Everyone who has used it universally loves it,  Remember, there are 
hundereds of M400s we can't easily get to so it is better to supply the best 
formulation that will stabilise these machines rather go on a crusade to modify 
them for today's stock.  Modern formulations just do not drive as well in 
original build machines.

Interestingly( and with a name drop but who gives a f***), we spoke at length 
with Eddie Klein last time we were at McCartney's studio and he told us that 
he still considers EMI to be the very best tape formulation he has ever used 
and he's used plenty.  He said that when they regularly dig out the Beatles' 
masters for transfer, all they have to do is wipe the tapes to remove a little 
diust and they are always ready to roll with no dropouts or hideous shedding 
and head clogging.  He swears by the stuff and we respect that.  He my even know 
a little more than Mr Kasian does although it's hard to believe.

Best,

Martin
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