Mellotronists

In a message dated 4/8/2006 9:33:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
mickey___mouse___@... writes:

Whenever  that happens the "bass tron" makes some pretty interesting
sounds, but  being afraid of encountering a dreaded whisp of black
smoke or burning  smell and having to call Martin for parts, I turn it
off and wait until the  ceiling fan is back to spinning at normal speed
...   




And where is it that you live?