The Mellotron Group

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934
I never thought I would see the day that I would see a
tron on sale on Trade me ( our version of ebay ) it's
only a couple of hundred miles down the road. I am
tempted to go and have a look but I don't know enough
about them to be able to asses how much work would
need doing or how I would get it done. Story is a bit
odd as well.

Mark


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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring
<markpringnz@...> wrote:

>
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934
> I never thought I would see the day that I would see a
> tron on sale on Trade me ( our version of ebay ) it's
> only a couple of hundred miles down the road. I am
> tempted to go and have a look but I don't know enough
> about them to be able to asses how much work would
> need doing or how I would get it done. Story is a bit
> odd as well.
>
> Mark

It may not need much work at all. If the seller gets a power cord
wired up, you may find it only needs minor adjustment.

"Initially it was restored to working order until 1993. Since 1994 it
has been in storage and not touched."

If it was stored in a dry, mouse free place since 1993 (he has two
cats!) It might be a good buy.

(Kind of difficult to determine anything without a power cord!)

Clay

Mark - you have to go see it. If the guy can't get a power cord working
(huh?), then maybe you can get his price down to something reasonable.
I would approach this under the assumption that there will be many minor
things to fix or adjust (mostly adjust), but you may have some
electrical problems with a power supply or motor - maybe issues with the
motor controller, which I assume would be an SMS2 on this one. If he
says he can't get a cord, offer to bring one with you - gauge his
reaction from there. Remember, you have a lot of technical expertise at
your disposal here - guys that are really good at explaining things
clearly to novices, so if you're willing to ask questions, there won't
be a lot that mystifies you at the end of the day.

Take a camera with you so you can post photos with questions. Be sure
to take off the lid and the keyboard and get some shots of the interior

One of Ken's Moneypits has a very good photo guide to tearing down a
tron to it's components. I studied it the night before I went to see my
first tron and the guys at the studio thought I was some kind of expert
because I knew how to take it apart and reassemble it. Oh, and if the
keyboard feels funny, don't worry, that's adjustable and it's probably
way out of spec right now.
You have to go see it.
good luck,

johnb


Mark Pring wrote:

>
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934
> <http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934>
> I never thought I would see the day that I would see a
> tron on sale on Trade me ( our version of ebay ) it's
> only a couple of hundred miles down the road. I am
> tempted to go and have a look but I don't know enough
> about them to be able to asses how much work would
> need doing or how I would get it done. Story is a bit
> odd as well.
>
> Mark
>
> __________________________________________________________
>

Hi Mark.I fully agree with John.When I bought my #920 ( after much thought and doubt about maintenance beyond my capabilities ,hidden bugs,extra cost etc. ) this list's and Streetly's input have been great and very helpful to help me sort out quite some tech issues.I would want to see it running though.

Cheers,H


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Verzonden: 30-12-07 17:16
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron for sale in New Zealand

Mark - you have to go see it. If the guy can't get a power cord working
(huh?), then maybe you can get his price down to something reasonable.
I would approach this under the assumption that there will be many minor
things to fix or adjust (mostly adjust), but you may have some
electrical problems with a power supply or motor - maybe issues with the
motor controller, which I assume would be an SMS2 on this one. If he
says he can't get a cord, offer to bring one with you - gauge his
reaction from there. Remember, you have a lot of technical expertise at
your disposal here - guys that are really good at explaining things
clearly to novices, so if you're willing to ask questions, there won't
be a lot that mystifies you at the end of the day.

Take a camera with you so you can post photos with questions. Be sure
to take off the lid and the keyboard and get some shots of the interior

One of Ken's Moneypits has a very good photo guide to tearing down a
tron to it's components. I studied it the night before I went to see my
first tron and the guys at the studio thought I was some kind of expert
because I knew how to take it apart and reassemble it. Oh, and if the
keyboard feels funny, don't worry, that's adjustable and it's probably
way out of spec right now.
You have to go see it.
good luck,

johnb


Mark Pring wrote:

>
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934
> <http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934>
> I never thought I would see the day that I would see a
> tron on sale on Trade me ( our version of ebay ) it's
> only a couple of hundred miles down the road. I am
> tempted to go and have a look but I don't know enough
> about them to be able to asses how much work would
> need doing or how I would get it done. Story is a bit
> odd as well.
>
> Mark
>
> __________________________________________________________
>

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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron for sale in New Zealand

In a message dated 12/30/2007 3:10:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, hessel@soundscape. nl writes:

Hi Mark.I fully agree with John.When I bought my #920 ( after much thought and doubt about maintenance beyond my capabilities ,hidden bugs,extra cost etc. ) this list's and Streetly's input have been great and very helpful to help me sort out quite some tech issues.I would want to see it running though.

Cheers,H

 

For me, I wouldn't care if it runs or not. Getting it running is, perhaps, the simplest thing. Offset cost with desire.

 

Frank

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Hi Chris and Happy New Year!

I would be interested in hearing about any Chamberlins that become
available! As you know I would really like to use one.
Best Wishes,
Tom Doncourt

> I may have a lead on a tron or chamby. I won't find out until the new
> year, but if anyone's interested please let me know off list(s).
>
>
> Thanks / Happy New Year All
>
>
> Chris
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: lsf5275@aol.com
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron for sale in New Zealand
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> In a message dated 12/30/2007 3:10:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> hessel@soundscape.nl writes:
> Hi Mark.I fully agree with John.When I bought my #920 ( after much
> thought and doubt about maintenance beyond my capabilities ,hidden
> bugs,extra cost etc. ) this list's and Streetly's input have been
> great and very helpful to help me sort out quite some tech issues.I
> would want to see it running though.
>
> Cheers,H
>
>
> For me, I wouldn't care if it runs or not. Getting it running is,
> perhaps, the simplest thing. Offset cost with desire.
>
> Frank
>
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On Dec 30, 2007, at 5:28 PM, Chris Dale wrote:

> I may have a lead on a tron or chamby. I won't find out until the new
> year, but if anyone's interested please let me know off list(s).
>  
>  
> Thanks / Happy New Year All
>  
>  
> Chris
>  
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: lsf5275@aol.com
>> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:19 PM
>> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron for sale in New Zealand
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/30/2007 3:10:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> hessel@soundscape.nl writes:
>>> Hi Mark.I fully agree with John.When I bought my #920 ( after much
>>> thought and doubt about maintenance beyond my capabilities ,hidden
>>> bugs,extra cost etc. ) this list's and Streetly's input have been
>>> great and very helpful to help me sort out quite some tech issues.I
>>> would want to see it running though.
>>>
>>> Cheers,H
>>  
>> For me, I wouldn't care if it runs or not. Getting it running is,
>> perhaps, the simplest thing. Offset cost with desire.
>>  
>> Frank
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> winter.
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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...>
wrote:

>
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=133879934

Congratulations Mark. Flute/strings/choir!
More Q&A and photos have been added to the listing. The interior
looks clean. Well done.

Clay