Mellotronists

jeffc@... wrote:

> On Fri, 30 Jun 2006 kinchmusic@... wrote:
>
> > It's occurred to me I haven't chipped in with my info..
> > I own EMI m400 #140S. I released it from captivity about 6 years ago  for
> > \ufffd400 ukp. It was a complete wreck with a Gentle Giant tour sticker on it. It
> > came with a story that it came from Jimmy Pages country  home,(unverified). It
> > had been stripped of its power supply. Enter  Martin and John who rebuilt it so
> > that it now sounds and plays  brilliant.
> > Andy K
>
> i'm not actually keeping tally, but it seems to me that this is the
> lowest serial number so far for a 400?
>
> anyone know: did the series start at 001?
>
> i don't recall anything in the 2 digit range being revealed, or ever
> being discussed on the list.    --   jeff, the pedantic?

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Happy July-4th Holiday greetings Jeff and gang,

M400's began with  the prototype , #100 , which JB/Martin have serviced.
Earliest  production M400 still extant  and known to me in the
USA is M400  #104, belonging to a chap (who wishes to remain anonymous),
in Bucks County, PA.   Has a front panel headphone jack, brass capstan,
and CMC4 motor controller. These items were carry-overs from the previous
SFX and M300 units.

Stop-in at Chateau-Moto in Glen Mills over the July-4th holiday.
Will see 'ya there !   -JK-