Mellotronists

I had my M400 #328 for 25 years,on the road in arctic weather and 
desert heat all over the USA and it only went out ONCE in Las 
Vegas...an SMS3 capacitor blew and Sound Sales overnighted me a new one.
 For the record,I think Martin Orford is a great keyboardist.He did say 
he loves the sound...and he uses it a lot on their new "Dark Matter" 
album.
 I got to a point where I sold my 400 and use the Emu E4k with Pinder 
CD.It's spectacular,as close as I need at the moment.Someday maybe I'll 
have a real one again when my personal situation shifts.
 By the way,I had an Anvil ATA case for my 400 and was always on one 
end of it when moving. You have to treat them like a fine acoustic 
guitar or violin.