Mellotronists

Bernie wrote:

Looks like someone went for the "Buy It Now" price of $3500 on the
first M400S:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mellotron-M-400-M400-
chamberland_W0QQitemZ170064389883QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1289QQrdZ1QQcmdZVie
wItem

Including the straightening of the front keyboard panel that will
probably swell up and make the keys stick at the right side of the
keyboard during humid weather, replacement of the missing knobs and
the probable Sound Sales bodges that will need to be fixed, it could
end up being as expensive as a new MkVI. Any comments from the expert
refurbishers here? - Bernie

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Hi Bernie and gang, Having seen my share of Sound Sales bodges
thru the years, a "standard list" of known issues can be
tabulated. Most flagrant were tape spill boxes horribly misaligned,
accelerating tape wear at the capstan point, and twisted pad arms
to "enhance" key action..... NOT !

Oh yeah, and the missing lower "L" brackets on spill boxes,causing
that part AND the motor to find its own position (usually at a gross
angle). ...these are just for starters.....

"Chamberland ? " Sounds like a theme park to me.
What's the rest-room called , a "Chamber Pot ? " hee-hee ! -- JK