The Mellotron Group

12 years ago, I knew of someone in my area who owned one - or two
actually - and I had the pleasure to visit him, and behold his wonderful
M400. A few years later he contacted me, and asked if I wanted to buy
one, but unfortunately I had to decline, on the grounds of lack of, eh,
"time". And I hated myself, because I thought it was a once in a
lifetime opportunity.

But five years later one of my friends made me aware that another M400
was up for sale. I just knew I had to jump at it, as I probably would
never get a third chance. This second one happens to have been sent from
England by Martin, together with the first one I originally saw. 

M400, #160.
The 60'ieth M400 ever made. The first one with a steel capstan. So says
Martin.

/Frank

> Those of you that have been successful, how'd you do it? I've been
> scouring thrift stores, consignment stores, music shops, talking to
> music shop owners, organists, and posting on facebook walls for these
> music shops.
> 
> I'm hoping, like a fool probably, that California is a big place and
> there may be one or two unaccounted for 'trons in the state, probably
> in bad condition. Hopefully in the possession of someone who doesn't
> value it much and will let it go for a bargain.
>