The Mellotron Group

Alex,

There's plenty of info in the archives. Ken Leonard also has some good stuff on his website.

http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "fritsauce" <fritsauce@...> wrote:
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> Hey Dan, 
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> Steve met me half way in Kingston. He's a great guy to deal with. And we were able to reach a price that we both agreed on.
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> And who's kidding who, these things don't go up for sale in my area to often (or ever).
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> Martin from Streetly sent me Jerry's email. I'll be sending him out an email shortly to try and schedule a time that he could service #1325.
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> Are there any online resources that show how to do maintenance or repairs on M400's. I've searched YouTube and the most i've found is how to switch tape frames.
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> And is there possibly a forum online for Mellotron Maniacs?
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> And Dan if you have a Tron for sale at a better price, i'll find a buyer! (lol)
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> Thanks for the response!
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> Cheers, Alex
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> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "'tronster" <dan_miso@> wrote:
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> > Welcome to the group, Alex.
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> > So you drove all the way to Burlington to pick up your new tron? Quite a hike from Montreal. I hope you didn't pay what Steve was asking-a bit steep. It seemed in decent shape; clean and tidy. New rollers, motor control card and a going over by nearby Jerry should have it purring nicely. Congrats!
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> > Cheers,
> > Dan in Toronto
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> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "fritsauce" <fritsauce@> wrote:
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> > > Hello everyone, 
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> > > I am the proud new owner of a M400s #1325! i bought it from a great guy named Steve that lives in Ontario. He's been the owner since 1983. He sold it to me because he had his eye on a high end acoustic guitar.
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> > > It came with the original muff cover and an extra tape frame (with original case) with three more sounds.
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> > > Its in decent shape for its age, but needs to be tuned up.
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> > > I'm curious if anyone knows someone on the east coast near Montreal that could show her some TLC.
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> > > And what are some things that i could do to make it sound a little better, i'm quit handy and i know how to solder.
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> > > I read that upgrading the motor control board is a good start.
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> > > Cheers, Alex
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