eBay M400
2007-12-02 by Bernie

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2007-12-02 by Bernie
2007-12-02 by Bruce Daily
> Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n____________________________________________________________________________________
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2007-12-02 by pete
2007-12-05 by Bruce Daily
> That's about 1/2 hr.from me.____________________________________________________________________________________
> Pete
>
> Bernie wrote:
> > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> >
>
>
2007-12-05 by Bernie
>_____________________________________________________________________
> Go for it!! The estimated shipping weight went up
> again!!
>
> -Bruce D.
>
> --- pete <marabus@...> wrote:
>
> > That's about 1/2 hr.from me.
> > Pete
> >
> > Bernie wrote:
> > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > >
> >
> >
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>
> Be a better pen pal.http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/
> Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.
>
2007-12-05 by tomdcour
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Daily <pocotron@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Go for it!! The estimated shipping weight went up
> > again!!
> >
> > -Bruce D.
> >
> > --- pete <marabus@> wrote:
> >
> > > That's about 1/2 hr.from me.
> > > Pete
> > >
> > > Bernie wrote:
> > > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
> _____________________________________________________________________
> _______________
> > Be a better pen pal.
> > Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.
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2007-12-05 by lsf5275@aol.com
--- Hi, I bought 390 "new" in 1973 but it had obviously been butied in Sam Ash's
warehouse for awhile and who knows where else. I wonder how many they made in a year
at that time?
2007-12-05 by jkorb@ix.netcom.com
-----Original Message-----
From: tomdcour
Sent: Dec 5, 2007 8:59 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
--- Hi, I bought 390 "new" in 1973 but it had obviously been butied in Sam Ash's
warehouse for awhile and who knows where else. I wonder how many they made in a year
at that time?
Greetings Gang, #390 new in 1973 from dealer in NYC ?
Larry Fast bought #725 new in 1973 from Rondo Music in NJ.
And I purch. #681 new also in 1973 from a dealer in London.
Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production
figures . Were there about 200-250/yr. produced from 1970 onward?
Cheers, -- Jerry Korb
In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
2007-12-05 by tronbros@aol.com
2007-12-05 by tronbros@aol.com
Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production
2007-12-05 by Rick Blechta
The chances of that are remote. Your more likely to come across the core of the apple from the garden of Eden and other fairy stories.In a message dated 05/12/2007 14:13:29 GMT Standard Time, jkorb@ix.netcom.com writes:Mr. Bradley, we need some input from you re: initial M400 production
2007-12-05 by Tony Swettenham
>That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>
2007-12-05 by mellotronist
> That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
> as dating back to about early 1972.
2007-12-05 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: Tony SwettenhamSent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:40 PMSubject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@. ..> wrote:
>
> The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> been on tour.
>
> Bernie
>
That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
as dating back to about early 1972.
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2007-12-05 by jeffc@netaxs.com
> I've never had a conformation on the build date, but was told by the seller (in 75) that it was 1972. Anyone close to my serial number concur?if i recall, martin told me that my m400 serial number 364 was
> Tony
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tony Swettenham
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 5:40 PM
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
> >
> > The seller says it's serial #583 and he purchased it new in 1976. If
> > that's true, it must have been sitting around in a music shop for 3
> > or 4 years before he bought it. I bought #500 "new" around 1973,
> > only to find out from Dallas Arbiter in NJ that it had previously
> > been on tour.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
>
> That struck me as a bit odd as well. Mine is #581 and that's estimated
> as dating back to about early 1972.
>
> Tony S
2007-12-10 by Bernie
>Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for this?
> Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
>
2007-12-10 by robertsonics
--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> >
>
> Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for this?
>
> Bernie
>
2007-12-10 by lsf5275@aol.com
I remember several years ago there were similar posts here by folks
wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also unrestored.
Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a mixture of relief that
I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed to think I'd
grossly overpaid to get it.
If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt congratulations.
Don't look back.
The truth is that for most of us, the days of waiting until you happen
to come across one in a dusty basement where the owner has no idea
what the silly thing is are over. If they ever existed, eBay put a
stop to that. I waited *years*. When the opportunity finally arose,
I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied with the decision.
-Jamie
2007-12-10 by ceccles_ca
> Jamie,you in a long time. I think the tunes on your web site are great.
>
> It's nice to see you back on the list again. I have seen posts from
> Frank StickleYes. Nice guitar work Jamie.
2007-12-11 by Jack Younger
> I remember several years ago there were similarX-Deleted-Message: yes
> posts here by folks
> wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also
> unrestored.
> Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a
> mixture of relief that
> I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed
> to think I'd
> grossly overpaid to get it.
>
> If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt
> congratulations.
> Don't look back.
>
> The truth is that for most of us, the days of
> waiting until you happen
> to come across one in a dusty basement where the
> owner has no idea
> what the silly thing is are over. If they ever
> existed, eBay put a
> stop to that. I waited *years*. When the
> opportunity finally arose,
> I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied
> with the decision.
>
> -Jamie
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "BernieFrom Mattias.olsson5@comhem.se Tue Dec 11 08:54:34 2007
2007-12-11 by NormLeete@aol.com
and seem to remember elbowing a small boy out of the way who
was playing 'chopsticks' on the solo flute.
2007-12-11 by lsf5275@aol.com
I half-heartedly left it after about half an hour but came back to it
after seeing Fripp et al and then hogged it some more. I knew I had to
have one at that point. It was like destiny. That really was a magical day.
2007-12-11 by Hessel Herder
--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie" <kornowicz@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> >
>
> Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for this?
>
> Bernie
>
2007-12-11 by Bruce Daily
> Agreed!Imagery of hoping to run across some old____________________________________________________________________________________
> lady having this strange looking dual manual tape
> organ in living room sounds all too familiar : )
>
> All those 250 MKII's accounted for btw,or could one
> us get lucky one fine day?
>
> Cheers,Hessel #920
>
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> Van: "robertsonics" <robertsonics@yahoo.com>
> Aan: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Verzonden: 10-12-07 22:22
> Onderwerp: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
>
> I remember several years ago there were similar
> posts here by folks
> wondering who paid $2900 for M400 #379 on eBay, also
> unrestored.
> Well, that would be me, and I recall feeling a
> mixture of relief that
> I finally owned one, and concern that people seemed
> to think I'd
> grossly overpaid to get it.
>
> If the new owner is here, then you have my heartfelt
> congratulations.
> Don't look back.
>
> The truth is that for most of us, the days of
> waiting until you happen
> to come across one in a dusty basement where the
> owner has no idea
> what the silly thing is are over. If they ever
> existed, eBay put a
> stop to that. I waited *years*. When the
> opportunity finally arose,
> I did what I had to do and I'm totally satisfied
> with the decision.
>
> -Jamie
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie"
> <kornowicz@...> wrote:
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie"
> <kornowicz@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Just ran across this: http://tinyurl.com/3x6d8n
> > >
> >
> > Did anyone here pay $5100 + an exhorbitant S&H for
> this?
> >
> > Bernie
> >
>
>
>
>
2007-12-12 by Hessel Herder
On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:
> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.
Aren't they in the Moody Blues?
2007-12-12 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: Hessel HerderSent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:26 AMSubject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400: )
-----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Rick Blechta" <rick@rickblechta. com>
Aan: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Verzonden: 12-12-07 1:13
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:
> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.
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2007-12-12 by robertsonics
>
>
> > Jamie,
> >
> > It's nice to see you back on the list again. I have seen posts from
> you in a long time. I think the tunes on your web site are great.
>
> > Frank Stickle
>
>
> Yes. Nice guitar work Jamie.
> http://www.robertsonics.com/
>
> Clay
>
2007-12-14 by Bob Snyder
No Hessel they are the Moldy Blokes, easy to confuse :-p.You three know I'm kidding!!! , I just couldn't resist.Ton#510----- Original Message -----From: Hessel HerderSent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:26 AMSubject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
: )
-----Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Rick Blechta" <rick@rickblechta. com>
Aan: newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com
Verzonden: 12-12-07 1:13
Onderwerp: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
On Dec 11, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Mike Dickson wrote:
> Unfortunately it was also the day I first met Smith, Bradley and Leete
> but every cloud has its silver lining.
Aren't they in the Moody Blues?
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2008-04-28 by Bernie
2008-04-28 by jonesalley
2008-07-01 by Bernie
2008-07-01 by Mike Dickson
>--
> Not much info, but here it is:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9 <http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9>
>
>
2008-07-02 by Bernie
>
> No pictures?
>
> Be afraid!!!
>
> Mike
>
> Bernie wrote:
> >
> > Not much info, but here it is:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9 <http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9>
> >
> >
>
> --
> Mike Dickson, Edinburgh
>
> Free Music Project: http://www.last.fm/music/Mike+Dickson
> Or http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/
>
2008-07-02 by jeffc@netaxs.com
> Not much info, but here it is:aka:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9
2008-07-02 by Bernie
>Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"
> On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:
>
> > Not much info, but here it is:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/3v52g9
>
> aka:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170234779493
>
>
> okay, so it has a 'piano hinge' on the lid...
>
> ...but is that a sheet of copper on the inside of the lid?
>
> and which motor card is that in there?
>
>
> IMHO that's really not a bad 'buy it now' price, judging from
> just the few pics there... but why the copper? was it picking
> up transmissions from aliens or something?
>
> ...jeff
>
2008-07-02 by jeffc@netaxs.com
> Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"installing those 'piano hinges' is a very precise operation, and that's
>
> Judging by the right rear photo, the lid doesn't seem to close
> evenly. I wonder if the cabinet is out of whack? It does look pretty
> clean though.
>
> Bernie
2008-07-02 by Bruce Daily
Hi all-
Looks like an SMS-3 card. It's mounted wrong, of course, fins should be vertical.
I think the copper was an RFI noise shield, and the user had a noisy electronic device sitting on the top.
Mine (#1221), was also missing a keypad arm. The spring section of the arm must break easily.
As you've seen, the "perfect" Chamby is baaaack. Let's keep ignoring it, until it's free...
-Bruce D.
#1221 (Headless in Loveland, CO. Azimuth alignment awaits.)
--- On Wed, 7/2/08, Bernie <kornowicz@cox.net> wrote:
From: Bernie <kornowicz@cox.net>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 12:10 PM
--- In newmellotrongroup@ yahoogroups. com, jeffc@... wrote:
>
> On Tue, 1 Jul 2008, Bernie wrote:
>
> > Not much info, but here it is:
> >
> > http://tinyurl. com/3v52g9
>
> aka:
> http://cgi.ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll?ViewItem& item=17023477949 3
>
>
> okay, so it has a 'piano hinge' on the lid...
>
> ...but is that a sheet of copper on the inside of the lid?
>
> and which motor card is that in there?
>
>
> IMHO that's really not a bad 'buy it now' price, judging from
> just the few pics there... but why the copper? was it picking
> up transmissions from aliens or something?
>
> ...jeff
>
Auction quote: "Has the stable motor card"
Judging by the right rear photo, the lid doesn't seem to close
evenly. I wonder if the cabinet is out of whack? It does look pretty
clean though.
Bernie
2008-07-03 by Bruce Daily
I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay 170235479076)
Not the entire frame, just individual tapes. Buy it now for $50 each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note of a String/Flute/Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?) Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes. The frame and case are not for sale.
Talk about a shot in the dark.
-Bruce D.
2008-07-05 by john barrick
>
> I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> 170235479076)
>
> Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note
> of a String/Flute/Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> The frame and case are not for sale.
>
> Talk about a shot in the dark.
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
>
2008-07-06 by Bruce Daily
Hey John-
I also have a similar shoe box o' tapes- all 35. Can these really be worth that much on ebay? I could buy a new frame with tapes for the profit!
-Bruce D.
--- On Sat, 7/5/08, john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, 12:37 AM
Damn. I thought you were joking at first, Bruce. Tell you what I'll
do. I'll sell my individual notes (and I've got all 35 of them!) for
just $30 each - that's a savings of 40% compared to this clown - and
will give the right buyer the entire set for just $900! And they'll
arrive in their very own cardboard box! I'm ready to make deals and you
just can't lose!
johnb
1407
Bruce Daily wrote:
>
> I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> 170235479076)
>
> Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain note
> of a String/Flute/ Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> The frame and case are not for sale.
>
> Talk about a shot in the dark.
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
>
2008-07-06 by Mike Dickson
>
> Hey John-
>
> I also have a similar shoe box o' tapes- all 35. Can these really
> be worth that much on ebay? I could buy a new frame *with tapes* for
> the profit!
>
>
>
> -Bruce D.
>
>
>
> --- On *Sat, 7/5/08, john barrick /<astroboy@cinci.rr.com>/* wrote:
>
> From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, 12:37 AM
>
> Damn. I thought you were joking at first, Bruce. Tell you what I'll
> do. I'll sell my individual notes (and I've got all 35 of them!) for
> just $30 each - that's a savings of 40% compared to this clown - and
> will give the right buyer the entire set for just $900! And they'll
> arrive in their very own cardboard box! I'm ready to make deals
> and you
> just can't lose!
> johnb
> 1407
>
> Bruce Daily wrote:
> >
> > I see the seller of the M400 is also selling tapes. (ebay
> > 170235479076)
> >
> > Not the entire frame, *just individual tapes*. Buy it now for $50
> > each tape, in case you are just hapening to be missing a certain
> note
> > of a String/Flute/ Sax tape (a common combo which everyone has, I'm
> > sure. Oh yeah, which String or Flute or Sax are we talking about?)
> > Only 2 missing tapes. That makes $1650.00 for all 33 of the tapes.
> > The frame and case are not for sale.
> >
> > Talk about a shot in the dark.
> >
> >
> >
> > -Bruce D.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
2008-07-07 by john barrick
>
> All I can say is...oops. Another missed money-making opportuntity. :-(
>
> http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/MikeDickson/MellotronTapesInBucket.jpg
> <http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/MikeDickson/MellotronTapesInBucket.jpg>
>
> Mike
>
2008-07-07 by lsf5275@aol.com
2008-07-07 by Bruce Daily
Yum! Add a little roasted garlic and basil, and 3 min in a saucepan!
--- On Sun, 7/6/08, john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
From: john barrick <astroboy@cinci.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: eBay M400
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 6, 2008, 6:13 PM
I'll give you 10 pounds each for those!
Mike Dickson wrote:
>
> All I can say is...oops. Another missed money-making opportuntity. :-(
>
> http://i24.photobuc ket.com/albums/ c27/MikeDickson/ MellotronTapesIn Bucket.jpg
> <http://i24.photobuc ket.com/albums/ c27/MikeDickson/ MellotronTapesIn Bucket.jpg>
>
> Mike
>