Mellotronists

>  In a message dated 25/03/2007 21:01:54 GMT Standard Time, caddyfam@...
> writes:
>
>      When you ordered a 400 it came standard, at least
>      stateside, with A: 8 voice choir, B: 3 violins, C: Flute.
>
> In the UK it was cello, 3 violins and flute.  --  Norm
>
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> Hi Norm and Gang,    When I ordered my M400 from the UK
> new in 1973, it came with "standard" set
>
> A:  Mixed Brass ,     B:   3- Violins  ,     C:  Flute.
>
> Was able to mimic King Crimson, Moodies, YES, Genesis, etc.
> way back then, at age 19.     Every Stateside M400  seen
> around same time, was fitted  with  Cello/3-Violins/Flute.
>
> ....Therefore,  I assumed the latter was the "American" Std. Set.
> Now I realize that this was the  famous  "BBS" tape set.
>
> ...Guess I had bespoke tapes in my M400 #681 from day-one.
> Was purchased July-1973 from Sound City  .  Had to wire the
> funds from local bank, then pay for air cargo and customs broker
> myself, before the M400 was delivered.
>
> .....Cost of air cargo in 1973 was   $160.00  , plus  $50.00 customs
> broker fee.        I still have all receipts, now turning the same
> faded colours as the original M400 cabinet finish.  Cheers,  -JK