The Mellotron Group

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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> I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)
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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.
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> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> charel196@... writes:
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> I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing
> a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)
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On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM, tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com> wrote:

Why isn't anybody stoned anymore?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.
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> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> charel196@... writes:
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> I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing
> a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)
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--- On Sun, 11/21/10, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Question..
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010, 5:23 AM

Lack of weed?

On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM, tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com> wrote:

Why isn't anybody stoned anymore?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> Clay was probably drunk when he posted it.
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> In a message dated 11/19/2010 8:00:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> charel196@... writes:
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> I just came back onboard here and wondered why the photo of a guy playing
> a synth on a Mellotron group home page? :)
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On 11/22/2010 5:39 PM, Jack Younger wrote:

Hello Mellotronlings!

I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some three years ago (or more, it's hard to remember). I've found it very difficult to immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to intense jealousy and regret after having to sell for finacial reasons, something many of us can relate to.

But no more! I have just obtained M400 #376, a former Beatlemania touring tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc. and owner of the former Fort Appache Studios and the recently closing Camp Street Studios in Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on many occasions and when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I immediately placed dibs on it.

Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with a stable SMS3 control board. I plan on giving it much love as it's been a touch neglected, and eventually a full ground-up restoration.

As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a significant gap in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies toward tinkering. Somehow, I feel complete and felt the need to share.

It's good to be back.

Cheers!

Jack Younger

Watch City Studios

> Hello Mellotronlings!
> I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some three
> years ago (or more, it's hard to remember). I've found it very difficult
> to immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to intense jealousy and
> regret after having to sell for finacial reasons, something many of us can
> relate to.
> But no more! I have just obtained M400 #376, a former Beatlemania touring
> tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr.,
> etc. and owner of the former Fort Appache Studios and the recently closing
> Camp Street Studios in Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on
> many occasions and when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I
> immediately placed dibs on it.
> Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with a stable
> SMS3 control board. I plan on giving it much love as it's been a touch
> neglected, and eventually a full ground-up restoration.
> As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a significant gap
> in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies toward tinkering.
> Somehow, I feel complete and felt the need to share.
> It's good to be back.
> Cheers!
> Jack YoungerWatch City Studios
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On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:39 PM, Jack Younger wrote:

Hello Mellotronlings!

I have been on something of a hiatus after selling EMI104S some three years ago (or more, it's hard to remember). I've found it very difficult to immerse myself in mellotronia, primarily due to intense jealousy and regret after having to sell for finacial reasons, something many of us can relate to.

But no more! I have just obtained M400 #376, a former Beatlemania touring tron belonging to producer Paul Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Dinosaur Jr., etc. and owner of the former Fort Appache Studios and the recently closing Camp Street Studios in Boston). I've had the pleasure of working on her on many occasions and when I heard Paul was closing Camp Street, I immediately placed dibs on it.

Although a bit rough around the edges, it plays beautifully with a stable SMS3 control board. I plan on giving it much love as it's been a touch neglected, and eventually a full ground-up restoration.

As any former tron owner could relate to, there has been a significant gap in my studio's arsenal, not to mention my tendencies toward tinkering. Somehow, I feel complete and felt the need to share.

It's good to be back.

Cheers!

Jack Younger

Watch City Studios

On 23/11/2010 04:02, Rick Blechta wrote:

Welcome back, Jack! Did Clay tell you about the beer thing? We're having this get-together and the new guy has to...

...be sodomised by a horse.

It's a Canadian tradition. Don't worry about it. Rick had to do it and he's perfectly okay. Well. Moderately.

You say that your 'new' Tron has a 'weather-worn' finish? How bad? I actually find that 'been around the block' look quite appealing.

Which brings as back to Rick.

Mike

On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@aol.com wrote:

I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.

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> On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
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> Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@...> wrote:
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> On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
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> Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?

No, no Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming slang? Or was that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in which you grew up?

(tem)plates of meat = feet

Jim Bailey

On Nov 25, 2010, at 11:38 AM, tronbros@aol.com wrote:

Hope you all enjoyed that! Oh well...............at least you ALL know now!

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
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> Hi Bernie,
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> Glad the rollers are working. Don't understand why the keys are hitting the lid now as the rollers will make no difference. The correct setting for the key back tension is to tighten the backnut until the keys just touch the bar and then add 1/8th turn only. Do not screw the backnuts down tightly.
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> Re the M5000, we are having a progress meeting early next week to see where we are and I will then call you. We have made good progress but we are way behind as this year has been difficult for all involved just trying to stay ahead of the badtimes. Neither us nor Norm have been able to dedicate the time in an effort to keep the money flowing. We are so close it's frustrating!
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> Martin
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> mellotronics.co.uk
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> On 25 Nov 2010, at 15:25, "trawnajim" <jimab@...> wrote:
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> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Rick Blechta <rick@> wrote:
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> > > On Nov 25, 2010, at 9:30 AM, lsf5275@ wrote:
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> > > > I'm trying to find my templates so I can send them to him.
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> > > What good are templates? Huh?? I've never heard anything about "You'll never understand a person until you walk a mile in their templates," have you?
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> > > Or are you talking about using the templates temporarily, like those paper slippers you get in hospitals?
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> > No, no Rick. Aren't you familiar with the American version of rhyming slang? Or was that too high-falutin' for the super up-scale neighbourhood in which you grew up?
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> > Jim Bailey
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True Story! I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans.... Thanks Frank!

Jack Younger

Amputron #376

--- On Fri, 11/26/10, john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com> wrote:

From: john barrick <barrickjohn262@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] After all this time....
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010, 8:58 PM

Jack - making new feet can be quite a rewarding experience, as you can raise the height that your tron sits at without doing much to drastically alter the profile of your machine.
Best of luck,
john

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 12:08 PM, mainpsych <MAinPsych@aol.com> wrote:

"I cried because I had no shoes..."

In a message dated 11/25/10 23:59:58 Pacific Standard Time, e4103s@yahoo.com writes:

True Story! I consulted Frank (of course) on my missing feet and am patiently awaiting ze plans.... Thanks Frank!

Jack Younger

Amputron #376