The Mellotron Group

On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 james.parthun@att.net wrote:

> Re: Jerry Korb and Ken Leonard:
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> The good Professor is in the final stages of restoring M400 #872 (the
> DennyTron) that I delivered to him in April. I will see him along with the
> great Mr. Leonard at the Ranch in mid-August for a Moneypit session where my
> Mellotron will be unveiled. Jerry is well and very busy with many things in
> his life and enjoying the summer!


excellent.
please do send my best regards.

and congrats on you machine!


...jeff


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> Regards,
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> Jim Parthun
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> Parthun Enterprises, Inc.
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> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jeffc@netaxs.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:11 AM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] lacing/replacing tapes...
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> can i substitute bourbon for both the beer and the scotch?
> i don't generally keep beer in th house, and the only scotch i have
> is 18 year old single mal - only for special occassions. but i always
> have a large bottle of makers mark on hand. i put it on my cereal.
> [the woodford reserve being a bit to pricey for me these days...]
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> this reminds me, i still need to make a 'special tool k' thingy.
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> which then ALSO reminds me...
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> it seems we have not heard anything from ken leonard or jerry korb
> for quite some time. i hope they are well. they are both wonderful
> guys and i have missed their presence. not that the rest of you
> lot are any less wonderful, i don't know most of you as well or
> have not met you personally [jimmy and gino being the exceptions].
>
> anyone heard anything from them recently?
>
> best to all,
> jeff
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> On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 lsf5275@aol. <mailto:lsf5275%40aol.com> com wrote:
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> > In a message dated 7/16/2008 6:58:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > markpringnz@ <mailto:markpringnz%40yahoo.com> yahoo.com writes:
> >
> > Well I've just ordered a new tape frame with tapes and I was thinking of
> > getting some new tapes for the old frame, but that really sounds way too
> > exhausting and I am sure my wife would object. I don't think the cats
> would be too
> > impressed either.
> >
> >
> > It's easy to replace tapes. Pulling through takes about 90 minutes.
> Starting
> > with an empty frame takes the same or less.
> >
> > Tools for pulling through.
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> > 1. beer*
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> > 2. screwdriver
> >
> > 3. scissors
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> > 4. tapes
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> > 5. back brace
> >
> >
> > Tools necessary for loading an empty frame
> >
> > 1. Scotch*
> >
> > 2. screwdriver
> >
> > 3. scissors
> >
> > 4. tapes
> >
> > 5. tape insertion tool**
> >
> > 6. back brace
> >
> >
> > * this tool can often slows the process to two or three days.
> >
> > ** there really is a neat little tool that you can make that makes this
> > method very easy.
> >
> > and no, your dick wont work.
> >
> > Frank
> >
> > PS. Martin is correct, always demag first. Also, there is a difference
> > between using your tool and playing with it. Stay focused.
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