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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Blechta" <rick@...>
To: "Mellotronist's List List" <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Keyboard Players



Rick

> > I'm on a promise of 2500 UKP for this one. Now, advice, please! This
> > C3 is
> > unsplit. To split it would be a crime against, well, everything
> > really. I
> > wish to be able to move the bastard about, even if only occasionally.
>
> You're right. It would be a criminal act to do anything to a vintage
> keyboard like this C3. There is another way. You could invest in a set
> of Roll or Kari dollies. Check them out here:
> http://www.vintagehammond.com/

Brilliant! Many thanks - never heard of these before. I *really* couldn't
bring myself to have it split... The first fun thing is going to be getting
it out of my mate's place - he actually took one of the windows out, frame
and all, to get it in, and I know he isn't keen to do so again.  :-)

> I used to have a set and they make busting anything like a Hammond (or
> mellotron) much easier, especially if you can get 4 people to help,
> although I've done it successfully with two -- and I ain't the
> strongest guy on the planet. They are expensive, but they're quality
> built. The ubiquitous Craig Collet (host of the two Tronto workshops)
> has a pair that are at least 40 years old and still in good shape -- a
> lot like the Hammonds they help move.
>
> I'm sure there's a dealer for these in the UK.

Well, I haven't been able to trace anything, but with the currently
depressed dollar, it's worth ordering from the States. I mean, given how
much I'm spending on the organ... Looks like the smaller (23") version is
fine for a C3. All I'll need then is a medium-sized van with a tail-lift.
Which they don't make.  :-(

Thanks again,

Andy

p.s. So what's the chance of a 'Tronto 3' one day? I'd love an excuse to see
Canada...