Mellotronists

In a message dated 23/09/2006 23:56:08 GMT Standard Time, ken@...  
writes:

If you  are referring to the M4000, that's been there for quite a  while.


 
Sorry Ken, yes I am. 
It's just that I've not noticed it before, or have I heard anyone here make  
mention of it's appearance on the web-sites front page, so I thought I would 
do  so.
Why hasn't there been more reaction from everyone. I know the new Streetly  
machine is the worst kept secret on this list. But really, I would have thought 
 that the first Mellotron to be built here in the UK by the company that made 
the  original in 30 years would have created more than a passing interest.
AND from what I hear, this will a Mellotron unlike any that has gone  before. 
This will be no M400 remake. After all, JB and MS have been there,  done 
that, bought the tee shirt. Why would they want to do that? Simply trying  to 
recreate the past would be a waste of resources, when much much more  could be 
achieved.
The only way forward would be to create a machine that is so awesome in  it's 
power and versatility, whilst retaining the iconic appearance we all know.  
Yet combining the very best of analogue and digital technology, to breathe new  
life into the machine we all know and love. Not that I know the full story by 
 any means, but I've a feeling when this thing breaks it's going to be huge.  
Wouldn't it be a pity if suddenly it was embraced by the world-wide music  
industry and we were all siting here scratching our heads not knowing the  
significance of what was going on.
Brace yourselves.
Andy K