Re: Mellotron thingie on Late Nite
2017-08-02 by Berington Van Campen
Thanks for the heads-up! It does seems strange. Is it quite the right dimensions for a 400? It looks like a correct cabinet, but what kind of keyboard is
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Re: Mellotron thingie on Late Nite
2017-08-02 by Berington Van Campen
I often wondered myself, why a full backline, multiple instruments etc., on all the late-night show performances. I finally realized, (happily in seeing Paul
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron thingie on Late Nite
2017-08-02 by Bill Rudloff
Screen caps! Bill Rudloff Sent from my iPhone 6
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron thingie on Late Nite
2017-08-02 by JAMES STRAUSS
Yeah I see it...stage right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16xDyhbYrT0 On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 1:18 PM, Bruce Daily pocotron@yahoo.com
Mellotron thingie on Late Nite
2017-08-01 by Bruce Daily
Hi tronsters- I was watching Late Night with Seth Meyers last night. Bleachers was the musical act, and the LH keyboardist had what looked to be a 5-octave
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Ben Stuyts
Here are some pics. The ones on the Tron look a bit purple, but in real life it looks much more reddish/orange from the neon bulb. I appreciate all your
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Bruce, Yeah, the rounding was already there. I changed the length so the outer ribs end closer to the end. I made a new test print, and found out I need to
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Bruce Daily
Hi again Ben- Looks like you already had the rounding dialed in on those outer ribs, my mistake. Height was the only issue. -Bruce ... On Fri, 7/28/17,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Bruce Daily
Hi Ben- Your draft looks pretty darn good! I agree with David, the outer ribs run all the way from the bottom flange to just below the top edge. The
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap [2 Attachments]
2017-07-28 by David Ub
Please read less than 1mm from top of the cap , just to be clear!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap [2 Attachments]
2017-07-28 by David Ub
Hi all, Seems good but I think the 4 x 1mm wide ribs running vertical on the outside, 0.75mm thick and equally spaced. Helps with the grip should go a bit
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Ben Stuyts
Attached a few screen shots based on the information Bruce gave. Am I on the right track with this? Kind regards, Ben ... Attached a few screen shots based on
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap [2 Attachments]
2017-07-28 by Ben Stuyts
Wow Bruce, that’s really some comprehensive information, thanks!! So sorry about the crack. If this works out I’ll send you a couple of spare caps. :) Kind
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-28 by Bruce Daily
Hi all- Okay, I popped my cap off #1221, and here are some measurements & pix attatched. Pay attention tronsters, because I m not doing this again. Being
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-27 by Frank Stickle
I think it actually snaps over an expansion ring that fits in a recess below the threads. Sent from my iPad ... I think it actually snaps over an expansion
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-27 by Ben Stuyts
Hi Norm, Thanks for the description, but I’m still having trouble visualising this… (sorry) Kind regards. Ben ... Hi Norm, Thanks for the description, but
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-27 by Norm Leete
Dear All, Inside is a pair of L shaped slots that mate up with the switch so when you put the cap on you rotate it until there is a click when it locates...
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-26 by Ben Stuyts
I have just received some great close-up pictures from the outside (thanks, David!). But the inside is still a bit of a mystery to me. Thanks, Ben
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-26 by John Wright
The red lense in the photo looks pretty close to me. On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 5:27 AM, John Barrick barrickjohn262@gmail.com ... The red lense in the photo
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap [1 Attachment]
2017-07-26 by John Barrick
Ben, the red lens cap screws onto the threads on the the switch. If I can find mine (put it away for safe keeping), I can at least give you exterior
Re: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-26 by Ben Stuyts
Hi John, Any info is appreciated, thanks! I did a quick test print, and it looks like it might work. :) See attached photo. If yours is broken, I’d be
RE: [newmellotrongroup] 3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-25 by John Hammaren
Hi, I have had the same idea, but never got around to buying the printer yet. I will dig around for the pieces of mine that I think I saved for the exact
3d printed M400 power cap
2017-07-23 by Ben Stuyts
Hi, I have found this really nice transparant red filament for my 3D printer, so I thought I’d have a go at printing a cap for my M400’s power switch.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] KC Cirkus
2017-06-28 by R l
Beautiful! One of my top 10 tron tracks ever. Guaranteed goosebumps every listening! Gordon Haskell called it diabolic music...oh my! Enviado do meu smartphone
KC Cirkus
2017-06-28 by Andy Kinch
Currently on the DGM live website, they re giving away the MP3 of Cirkus from the current US shows. The tron samples are well to the fore and sound brilliant.
Fwd: NewEARS: Fwd: The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive Rock Revised and Expanded Edition by Charles Snider to be Released April 22
2017-04-27 by marabus
Thanks to this post I found out that Jean Michel Jarre is touring and got 2 tickets for the Boston show. My wife will be thrilled! Pete ... Subject: NewEARS:
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Looking for M400 on/off switch
2017-04-18 by John Hammaren
I gave up on that quest years ago. The switch is a piece of crap. The plastic, like the spacesuits from the sixties, deteriorates over the years. Even new old
Looking for M400 on/off switch
2017-04-13 by davidcasterman@yahoo.fr
Hi, I m the happy owner of a couple of nice M400 but one haven t it s original on/off switch. I ve tried to find one but it seems to be impossible... if anyone
Re: Mellies, amps, spkrs & stuff
2016-12-19 by Berington Van Campen
Hey Bernie, et al, Yes, SROs were amazing. Especially for bass, cause they handled HUGE power w/out distorting. But that s the catch... with the Twin, back in
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M400 #1485
2016-12-18 by John Wright
John, the Blues Junior is great, but consider a Polytone Mini Brute IV for your Mellotron. They show up on eBay from time to time and a good one can be
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M400 #1485
2016-12-18 by John Barrick
A twin reverb is more amp than I m ever gonna need, as I have no intention of ever playing live again. In fact, my blues jr. is more amp than I really need,
Re: M400 #1485
2016-12-18 by guajian@yahoo.com
I had a couple of SRO-15 s in my stage bass cabinet way back when. They re killer speakers. My main guitar amp now is a Deluxe Reverb reissue. For home use,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400 #1485
2016-12-17 by David Jacques
Love twins.... Sent from my iPad
M400 #1485
2016-12-17 by Berington Van Campen
Hi Bernie! Yeah, the Mellotron s in very good condition, even the original swell pedal. I have the original Protect-o-Muff cover, too, but unfortunately I
Re: My M400
2016-12-16 by guajian@yahoo.com
Nice! Looks like it s in great shape. Are you running it through that awesome vintage Twin Reverb? Bernie
Re: My M400
2016-12-15 by Berington Van Campen
Guess the photo didn t stick. I ll try again, fwiw. If it gives you any ideas... it works for me. Cheers & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Berington Van Campen Van Campen
Re: My M400
2016-12-14 by Berington Van Campen
I have a Memory-Moog synth on top ofmine (slightly Wakeman-esque, yes), so I solved not only the weight problem,but my even bigger concern of being able to
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: My M400
2016-12-14 by guajian@yahoo.com
It must look amazing in a new cabinet, Andy! My old M400S was out of square, but the cabinet was in good enough shape that Jerry K was able to fix it. The only
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: My M400
2016-12-13 by Andy Kinch
Hi Bernie. Martin and John installed the tron in a brand new cabinet for me for the reasons you have stated. It was getting a bit wobbly. Solid as rock now :)
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: My M400
2016-12-13 by guajian@yahoo.com
One problem that old M400 s tend to develop is an out of square cabinet from placing too much weight on them. I d ask Martin if he thinks 28 lbs is too much. I
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: My M400
2016-12-12 by Andy Kinch
Thanks guys for all your encouragement. I will try to take on board some of your suggestions. Small lamp or MiniMoog Berington? I rather think the MiniMoog
Re: My M400
2016-12-12 by Berington Van Campen
I will have to accommodate it somehow, ... Hey Andy, I m sure you ll find a way. It would look fine with a small lamp on it, maybe a couple of other small
Re: [newmellotrongroup] My M400
2016-12-12 by Chris Dale
A decision you won t regret, since unless you personally know who you re selling it to, the new owner isn t as likely to care so much about it and preserve it
Andy's M400 & Atom Heart Mother
2016-12-11 by Robert
Andy - I m happy to hear that you decided to keep your tron. Atom Heart Mother - Recently I picked up and have been enjoying the 2 CD set by Pink Floyd titled
Re: My M400
2016-12-11 by Berington Van Campen
GREAT news, Andy! I can empathize... there have been times when more money, or space, would be very helpful. Occasionally people have suggested, You have a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] My M400
2016-12-11 by gino wong
I wish I could afford to do the same. Mine is sitting in a myusic store with a Minimoog atop it impressing the hell out of tourists. Glad it hasn t sold yet
Re: [newmellotrongroup] My M400
2016-12-11 by Vance Pomeroy
Like a member of the family....
Re: [newmellotrongroup] My M400
2016-12-11 by Rick Reger
Great decision Andy! From: Andy Kinch kinchmusic@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent:
Re: My M400
2016-12-11 by guajian@yahoo.com
Good for you!
My M400
2016-12-11 by Andy Kinch
Hi All. You ll all be pleased to know that I ve decided that I just can t bring myself to sell my tron. Too much personal history, and good times and input