Mellotronists

No it doesn't. Martin you are the one making vague promises of vague  orders. 
And since you have done that, we, on this list whom you so often  dismiss, 
wish to have details. Review your last post and you should be  embarrassed. If 
any one is underhanded and deceptive, it is you.
 
And yes this is standard practice for your posts. Knock it off and stand  up. 
You either have a product or you don't. And if you don't, shut up. And if  
you do. Lay it out.
 
You are my friend, but I take exception to your last  post.
 
Fra

Martin,
 
Underhanded was the wrong word. I apologize. I should have said, "less than  
forthcoming." You have never been underhanded. You have, however, been less 
than  forthcoming.
 
me

Hi Guys
Been lurking for a while and having great fun reading all this stuff 
about the m4000.  Cool it guys, I thought we were all supposed to be on 
the same side.
I see nothing wrong with being a bit cagey about revealing full details 
of a product before it's been perfected.  All i can say is, if my 
experience is anything to go by, and it is, anyone genuinely interested 
in buying one of these machines can call Martin for more information.
But don't forget his main competitor reads these messages too.

Steve Tebble, Bristol, England.

P.S.  I think the M4000 should be renamed the M-800.  After all, we've 
already had the Mark I, Mark II, M-300, M-400, Mark V, Mark VI (which 
should really be an M-600), and Mark VII.  Besides which, 800 is 
appropriate for an instrument with 88 keys, 8 tracks, and costing £8000.