The Mellotron Group

>
> One lovely touch that I've just noticed is that the guys have cut my initials at various places to the inside of the cabinet, and I've included a pic of the underside of one of the keyboard end cheeks to illustrate the amazing attention to detail we're talking about here.

On 5/10/12 2:22 PM, Robert wrote:

This video was recently posted on YouTube, and I thought it would be of interest to some of you guys.

Well, Dave wouldn't invite me to his studio, but at least I got a virtual tour.

Cheers,

Robert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-e11J-v1Q&feature=channel&list=UL

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, John Wright <john.wright@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Robert, that was a great link plus several others.
>
> I liked the RMI piano demo. When run through the phaser I heard several tones I always wondered about.
>
> There was also a demo by TMB’s guitarist showing Hackett’s pedal board. One tone I’ve never been able to get is Hackett’s tone on “I Know What I Like” from the Seconds Out album. He has some ultra compressed sustained fuzz that is amazing. Any guitar players here ever been able to get close to this?
>
> Regards,
>
> John
> #911
>
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:22 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Analysis: BankSynths Vintage Instrument Tour (Part 1)
>
>
> This video was recently posted on YouTube, and I thought it would be of interest to some of you guys.
>
> Well, Dave wouldn't invite me to his studio, but at least I got a virtual tour.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Robert
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-e11J-v1Q&feature=channel&list=UL
> ________________________________
>
> Andy Kinch
> kinchmusic@...
>

I'm feelin' it John...
I also run through a roto vibe pedal.




-----Original Message-----
From: John Wright <john.wright@consona.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, May 11, 2012 8:16 am
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Analysis: BankSynths Vintage Instrument Tour (Part 1)


I also use an Ebow. I love using it on a Strat single coil or p90 at the neck. In addition to dripping tape echo, I also run through a roto vibe pedal.

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of fdoddy@aol.com
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 8:06 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Analysis: BankSynths Vintage Instrument Tour (Part 1)


I am a junkie with E-bow. Most of the time I use it while playing slide and with gobs of echo. Luscious! I had great hopes of using it with a Coral sitar, but the buzz bar prevented the strings from vibrating...I was looking for infinite sitar drone, then playing it with a slide...somebody stop me!


fritz


-----Original Message-----
From: tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup < newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, May 11, 2012 7:48 am
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Analysis: BankSynths Vintage Instrument Tour (Part 1)

Hackett often used an EBow for long, sustaining notes.

http://www.ebow.com/home.php

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, John Wright <john.wright@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Robert, that was a great link plus several others.
>
> I liked the RMI piano demo. When run through the phaser I heard several tones I always wondered about.
>
> There was also a demo by TMB’s guitarist showinwing Hackett’s pedal board. One tone Iâ€Ã¢â‚¬™ve never been able to get is Hackett’s tone tone on “I Know What I Likeâ€Â from the She Seconds Out album. He has some ultra compressed sustained fuzz that is amazing. Any guitar players here ever been able to get close to this?
>
> Regards,
>
> John
> #911
>
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [ mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:22 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Analysis: BankSynths Vintage Instrument Tour (Part 1)
>
>
> This video was recently posted on YouTube, and I thought it would be of interest to some of you guys.
>
> Well, Dave wouldn't invite me to his studio, but at least I got a virtual tour.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Robert
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-e11J-v1Q&feature=channel&list=UL
> ________________________________
>
> Andy Kinch
> kinchmusic@...
>


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Found this video that examines the start to finish construction of a Hammond organ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKme27M6xU&feature=related

Enjoy.

Bill

On 10 June 2012 00:26, Hammonddave <hammonddave2004@yahoo.com> wrote:

I love that video.... When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"...

Do you think it's impossible that "Hammond Suzuki" are proud of what they do too?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
>
> Played an SK1 in Wellington recently, quite a nice keyboard, I liked the keyboard action. I think the organ sounds are pretty good, the piano and other voices less so. I think I'll hold on for a Nord Electro 3. I did buy a new keyboard recently, would you believe a Casio SA-46! I love it.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 10 June 2012 6:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Building Instruments
>
>
> Â
> On 10 June 2012 00:26, Hammonddave <hammonddave2004@...> wrote:
>
>
> >Â
> >I love that video.... Â When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Â Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"... Â
> >
>
>
> Do you think it's impossible that "Hammond Suzuki" are proud of what they do too?
>

I love that video.... When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"...

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 9, 2012, at 17:50, william Beith <wbeith@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Found this video that examines the start to finish construction of a Hammond organ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jKme27M6xU&feature=related

Enjoy.

Bill

=

Played an SK1 in Wellington recently, quite a nice keyboard, I liked the keyboard action. I think the organ sounds are pretty good, the piano and other voices less so. I think I'll hold on for a Nord Electro 3. I did buy a new keyboard recently, would you believe a Casio SA-46! I love it.

Mark

From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Su nday, 10 June 2012 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Building Instruments

On 10 June 2012 00:26, Hammonddave <hammonddave2004@yahoo.com> wrote:

I love that video.... When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"...

Do you think it's impossible that "Hammond Suzuki" are proud of what they do too?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "tron400" <tron400@...> wrote:
>
> I've got an XK3 (not an XK3C). It's very solidly built, sounds great through my Motion Sound Pro-145 and feels like a Hammond should feel. It uses "long samples". Of what, I don't know. Maybe a B3? I've been wanting to try an SK1 to see if it can replace my current setup so I can save a little room in my tiny studio.
>
> Bernie
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> >
> > Played an SK1 in Wellington recently, quite a nice keyboard, I liked the keyboard action. I think the organ sounds are pretty good, the piano and other voices less so. I think I'll hold on for a Nord Electro 3. I did buy a new keyboard recently, would you believe a Casio SA-46! I love it.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@>
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, 10 June 2012 6:51 PM
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Building Instruments
> >
> >
> > Â
> > On 10 June 2012 00:26, Hammonddave <hammonddave2004@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > >Â
> > >I love that video.... Â When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Â Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"... Â
> > >
> >
> >
> > Do you think it's impossible that "Hammond Suzuki" are proud of what they do too?
> >
>

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
>
> A good a-b comparison of XK3 and a 1958 B3:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueiay9P6-fM
>
> Clay
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "tron400" <tron400@> wrote:
> >
> > I've got an XK3 (not an XK3C). It's very solidly built, sounds great through my Motion Sound Pro-145 and feels like a Hammond should feel. It uses "long samples". Of what, I don't know. Maybe a B3? I've been wanting to try an SK1 to see if it can replace my current setup so I can save a little room in my tiny studio.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Played an SK1 in Wellington recently, quite a nice keyboard, I liked the keyboard action. I think the organ sounds are pretty good, the piano and other voices less so. I think I'll hold on for a Nord Electro 3. I did buy a new keyboard recently, would you believe a Casio SA-46! I love it.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: Mike Dickson <mike.dickson@>
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Sunday, 10 June 2012 6:51 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Building Instruments
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > > On 10 June 2012 00:26, Hammonddave <hammonddave2004@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > >Â
> > > >I love that video.... Â When products were proudly made in the USA by proud craftspeople. Â Now we have "Hammond Suzuki"... Â
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Do you think it's impossible that "Hammond Suzuki" are proud of what they do too?
> > >
> >
>

On 10 June 2012 14:54, Fritz Doddy <fdoddy@aol.com> wrote:

I have a Casio MT-52 from the 70's that I just love.

On 10 June 2012 15:22, <hammonddave2004@yahoo.com> wrote:

LOL...

I was reading Steve Job's biography. The part where he is deciding to build factories in China to build apple computers really pissed me off.

Then when he was choosing the glass for the IPhone and IPad his associate told him about a new glass by Corning (made in the USA). He had to be convinced to go with that company.

Its the same with just about everything. Parts built through outsourcing, and assembled in the US.