Mellotronists

Well, you know what they say about MIDI-trons with big feet.



















They're less likely to tip over.


I'm surprised nobody has remarked on the stated "185 pounds" of the 
original.  Would that be Metric?

And, while I certainly agree that the name "Mellotron" shouldn't be 
used, I think it's a delightful idea and a way to capture a certain 
flavor onstage without the attendant risks on an ageing and difficult-
to-replace piece of beloved equipment that would be heartbreaking to 
hurt just for a bar gig.  I only wish they could find at least a G to 
G keyboard for it.

If any of you happened to watch the recent Barrett-Jackson automobile 
auctions, you may have noticed that one of the hottest trends in the 
show was the stock-appearing bodies of cool old cars covering the 
best of 21st-Century running gear and interior design - a 1970 
Barracuda body on a Viper drivetrain with a plush high-tech interior, 
and a 1955 Nomad with basically C5 Corvette underpinnings were the 
high points.  I think it is a wonderful way to bring back the 
memories but update them. This is just the equivalent trend as 
manifested by the keyboard realm.

If I had unlimited funds, I'd buy a couple of those MIDI-trons and 
enjoy the heck out of bringing "that look" back - remember, it's 
unique too, just like "that sound!"  I believe it's called "homage."

JS
(owner of the "Milotron," M400 #886)