Mellotronists

Gents,

I finally was able to take a peek at the mellotron nearest ME! It
has only taken a dozen or so years but it was worth the effort and
the wait. M400S s/n 574 has been living a quiet retirement in a
purple road case at a music store a little over an hour from my home.
Sadly, number 574's caretaker did not feel it wise to fire it up (nor
did I), it has been many years since it has run and needs a good
going over prior to "letting the blue smoke out" of the electronics.
If wishes were fishes, number 574 would soon be taking up residence in
my home but now it's time to begin saving my spare change....and
maybe get a second job!

Now for the burning question: Are there any records as to number
574's history, fame and fortune? Or has this unit lived a quiet,
well-behaved life? Inquiring minds want to know!

Thanks in advance,
FS. Weller

<< M400S s/n 574 has been living a quiet retirement in a
purple road case at a music store a little over an hour from my home. >>

purple, eh? th'only purple road cases I ever saw close up belonged to j
mascis, who has been known to indulge in the odd bit of tronning. can't you
get the guy to do a spread-payment deal of some kind? you'd hate it if it got
away.....
or maybe it was prince's..... where are you? is this likely?

duncan/radio massacre international/400nr1098, can't wait to get those new
tapes loaded this w/end......