The Mellotron Group

On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 10:28 AM, fdoddy@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Branson Soundworks.

email: BransonSound@gmail.com

web:  http://www.bransonsoundworks.com/

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From: Bill Rudloff doctorwho8@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Fri, Dec 11, 2015 9:28 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] [Mellotronists] Refurb and FULL repair of M-400 Mellotrons

 

You might want to email Richard directly at kathnrich@yahoo.com, Andrew.

Bill

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From: Andrew Goldstein starless74@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Dec 11, 2015 8:19 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] [Mellotronists] Refurb and FULL repair of M-400 Mellotrons

 

do u have an idea to have an old beat up 4oo restored etc...id ship it up from Miami Thank u

On Friday, December 11, 2015 9:17 AM, "Tom Doncourt tomdcour@amnh.org [newmellotrongroup]" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

That sounds like a good thing!!

On Dec 11, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Bill Rudloff doctorwho8@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

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From: "DiPaolo Richard kathnrich@yahoo.com [Mellotronists]" <Mellotronists-noreply@yahoogroups.com>
Date: December 11, 2015 at 7:05:31 AM CST
To: "Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com" <Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com>,  Matthew Dipaolo <matthew72386@gmail.com>
Subject: [Mellotronists] Refurb and FULL repair of M-400 Mellotrons
Reply-To: DiPaolo Richard <kathnrich@yahoo.com>

 

Branson Soundworks:

      Located in Northwest NJ. It is a new company with some VERY old experience in our group. We have a Master electronist/Mellotron player, repairing Mellotrons and B3's since 1976 and also have onboard a master woodworking expert/tube amp electronics tech.

       Yes we do realize Jerry K. has been our guru for years with Mellotron knowledge and we most certainly bow down in respect. Jerry is currently I hear in Vermont but may be moving to NJ. More power to both of us. We need new and young blood taking our places.

      Please feel free to look up Matthew DiPaolo on Facebook and see what he is accomplishing.

 

Rich D.

 

Rich D.

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Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

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Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059

On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 1:24 PM, tron400@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

This is a good thing because as long as we're alive, Mellotrons aren't going away. But I'm curious about their level of experience. I know that Jerry K honed his skills on his own M400, MkI, M300 and JKMK6 by completely taking them apart down to the last screw and rebuilding and refinishing them from the ground up so they ended up better than new. Also, what is the source of replacement parts?

Bernie

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john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 7:49 AM, tron400@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I don't think that's permanent, though. Jerry indicated to me that he can do restores after he completes his move, some time next year. I hope Frank gets back into it, too. They both have good parts inventories for the do-it-yourselfers.

Bernie

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Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

Girard Hall Studios (ReRed Treehouse)

527 W. Girard Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 7:56 PM, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I am not likely gone forever, just for now. How long "for now" is, is indeterminate. I miss working on them.

Frank

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On Dec 12, 2015, at 7:49 AM, tron400@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I don't think that's permanent, though. Jerry indicated to me that he can do restores after he completes his move, some time next year. I hope Frank gets back into it, too. They both have good parts inventories for the do-it-yourselfers.

Bernie

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Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

Girard Hall Studios (ReRed Treehouse)

527 W. Girard Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059

On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 8:19 PM, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Any time.

Frank

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On Dec 13, 2015, at 10:22 AM, John Wright jwright911703@gmail.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I'd bet Frank would answer a repair or maintenance question from time to time, however.

John

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On Dec 13, 2015, at 10:12 AM, gino wong wonggster@gmail.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I got you 😂

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 7:56 PM, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I am not likely gone forever, just for now. How long "for now" is, is indeterminate. I miss working on them.

Frank

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On Dec 12, 2015, at 7:49 AM, tron400@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I don't think that's permanent, though. Jerry indicated to me that he can do restores after he completes his move, some time next year. I hope Frank gets back into it, too. They both have good parts inventories for the do-it-yourselfers.

Bernie

--

Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

Girard Hall Studios (ReRed Treehouse)

527 W. Girard Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059

--

john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 10:08 PM, John Barrick barrickjohn262@gmail.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

From time to time?  Hell, as it is now, I get unsolicited calls at 3:30 AM in a muffled voice suggesting I recheck the alignment on head number 5 and the corresponding tape for "Oxide Deficiency", followed by a CLICK and the dial tone.

jb

On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 8:19 PM, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Any time.

Frank

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On Dec 13, 2015, at 10:22 AM, John Wright jwright911703@gmail.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I'd bet Frank would answer a repair or maintenance question from time to time, however.

John

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On Dec 13, 2015, at 10:12 AM, gino wong wonggster@gmail.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I got you 😂

On Sat, Dec 12, 2015 at 7:56 PM, Frank Stickle lsf5275@aol.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I am not likely gone forever, just for now. How long "for now" is, is indeterminate. I miss working on them.

Frank

Sent from my iPad

On Dec 12, 2015, at 7:49 AM, tron400@yahoo.com [newmellotrongroup] <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I don't think that's permanent, though. Jerry indicated to me that he can do restores after he completes his move, some time next year. I hope Frank gets back into it, too. They both have good parts inventories for the do-it-yourselfers.

Bernie

--

Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

Girard Hall Studios (ReRed Treehouse)

527 W. Girard Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059

--

john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

--

Gino Wong Birgelo  BSComm, BSEE, PhP

ReRed Recording

Girard Hall Studios (ReRed Treehouse)

527 W. Girard Avenue 

Philadelphia, PA 19123 USA   

215 717 7059