When John and Martin did a full restoration on #510 in 06 there was no
mention of changing my original control panel, and I wouldn't have let them had
they asked.
The control panel (flawless in my case thankfully) along with the
flickering on/off switch and light are (to me) proof of having an authentic
instrument.
Those black faced ones are ghastly, again in my opinion.
Tony
#510SM
Tampa
----- Original Message -----From: Thomas C. DoncourtSent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 4:19 PMSubject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] SM?When I got my servo motor stuff installed by Streetly they wanted to
change my faceplate to that and also( I think) the sticker on the back
that had my serial number, Luckily they asked my permission and I
specified to keep it original.
> Can anyone tell me if the M400SM originated from Streetly, or was it a
> soley American variant? I hate the control panel face plate on it.
> Curious in Cincinnati.
>