Mellotronists

I came across a pic last night on their web site (is this the same pic as on
the album?) of the Strawbs live at Drury Lane in 76 with the 2 keyboard
setups. On the right there is definitely a MKV. It has the correct profile.
The only pic I have of the wakeman double tron has more of an M400 profile
at the top with a squared off lower section and not the sharply angled lower
section the MkV has. 

 

Cheers

John

 

 

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From: John Beresford [mailto:j.k.beresford@...] 
Sent: 21 June 2006 13:01
To: 'mellotronists@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: Strawbs trons

 

 

Hi all,

I had good fortune to spend a few minutes talking to Dave Cousins and John
Hawken last night prior to a gig and I asked about the trons. Dave said they
had the 2 M400's painted black during most of the mid 70's (one of which I
have) but then said they also had one of the big twin manuals one's as well.
John nodded and said "oh yes that was the really heavy one". I asked if it
was a MkV and Dave yes he thought so. This was a bit of a surprise but
unfortunately I didn't get the chance to ask any more. Does anyone know if
they did have a Mk V or MkII? If they did when did they use it? John is
using the Pinder samples on stage but he blends them with something else.

 

Cheers

John