RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT. bought a Hammond L-111 this weekend.
2011-09-06 by John Wright
Congratulations John. I thought the Ls were good sellers. Any special plans for it? John From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by Mike Dickson
You may be right, actually. I watched Avatar and was bored from start to finish by it, so it may have escaped my attention. On 06/09/2011 05:50,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by lsf5275@aol.com
Nah, it s pretty obvious when you watch the movie. Dean obviously inspired the shot, but I can see how he can make a claim. They borrowed a concept, not an
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by Mike Dickson
On 06/09/2011 03:24, Chris Dale wrote: I have a more pertinent question: Why isn t James Cameron getting his innards ripped out and his legal ass sued for
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by gino wong
It all looks like the southwest to me. ... -- Gino Wong Birgelo *BSComm, BSEE & BS in general* *Audio Production, Logistics, Synthesizers and sound design*
Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by ClayE
I don t see much similarity between Roger Dean s stuff and Avatar. OK mountain things floating in the air. So what? Are you off your meds again Chris?
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-06 by Chris Dale
I have a more pertinent question: Why isn t James Cameron getting his innards ripped out and his legal ass sued for ripping off every Roger Dean record cover
RE: [newmellotrongroup] OT. bought a Hammond L-111 this weekend.
2011-09-05 by Gary Brumm
Frame it an angle iron and you can throw it around the stage like Keith Emerson! From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
OT. bought a Hammond L-111 this weekend.
2011-09-05 by john.mcnamara65
I know it s off topic, but i also know there are some experienced people here. I have joined a Hammond support forum. I know this model (L-100)is not the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by fdoddy@aol.com
haha fritz ... From: tron400 To: newmellotrongroup Sent: Mon, Sep 5, 2011 1:28 pm Subject:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Hessel Herder
Love it! :)
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Andy kinch
Hi Hessel. Yes! Is there a more sombre sound in the entire library? No! A ... From: Hessel Herder To: newmellotrongroup
Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by mellotronmadness
Hmm mellotron flavoured crisps? That would be the same as mouse wouldn t it? Mark
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Hessel Herder
Hi Andy Is the M300 string B program the solo violin? Cheers,H
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Bruce Daily
It would be interesting if the product part number had a copyright. A case of the chicken or the egg? Eh, Makus? I would love to have a true
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Tony
My 2 cents worth. If John and Martin didn’t make it, I’m not buying it. I have a Mellotron, and have an M4000 ordered. It’s name has changed, but the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Thomas C. Doncourt
In, say, 1986 I would have never predicted that there would be two companies grappling over the name Mellotron!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Andy kinch
Clay. All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch shifting going on it s been well implemented. Markus did say that some had the extra
Re: What's in a name? [1 Attachment]
2011-09-05 by tron400
Here s a broken M4000D for sale on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swift-Microscope-Swift-M4000D-Series-parts-repair-/350459436626 Bernie
RE: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name? [1 Attachment]
2011-09-05 by Gary Brumm
M4000D is a model number so I don’t think it applies. There are many similar model numbers in the world. I don’t think it will affect a single sale of
RE: [newmellotrongroup] Fwd: [PMS] Interesting Prog artifact on Ebay.
2011-09-05 by Gary Brumm
Cool....I owned Eddie Jobson s Rev 1 Prophet 5.....it was the best sounding revision....although the most undependable...... ....and yes, it was all black! g
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by fdoddy@aol.com
I liked this list better when it was just about politics and hating people. This copyright shit is boring..... fritz ... From: Mike Dickson
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Fwd: [PMS] Interesting Prog artifact on Ebay.
2011-09-05 by john barrick
Wow. No reserve, either. ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by john barrick
Crystal clear, Tony. ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter* Crystal clear, Tony. On Mon, Sep
Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by ClayE
Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn t think that he would have
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-05 by Vance Pomeroy
Think the DAK catalog had one of those. Thanks! Vance Pomeroy -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Bruce Daily
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Mike Dickson
On 05/09/2011 11:01, Chris Dale wrote: On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM, Mike Dickson wrote: Again, no he wouldn t. A trade mark
Fwd: [PMS] Interesting Prog artifact on Ebay.
2011-09-05 by marabus
It was on e-bay http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230668160286&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP%3Awatchlink%3Atop%3Aen#ht_506wt_1398
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
... But somehow this idiocy seems normal in our group don t you think?!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name? [1 Attachment]
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
The Mellotron logo as it appears there, is a continuation of how it was used by Dallas Arbiter Ltd. The Bradley s never used that logo to my knowledge. You
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Andy Thompson
So, let me get this straight: Markus is making a machine that technically isn t a Mellotron, but he s allowed to use the name. Streetly are making a machine
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
... Yes, true but how would he be able to use character names such as Commander Cody Klaatu , Barada , Nikto ? Those are all names and words appearing in
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
2011-09-05 by Andy kinch
For those interested, I ve added some pics to the members area. Andy K ... From: fdoddy To: newmellotrongroup
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Mike Dickson
On 05/09/2011 08:20, Chris Dale wrote: Sorry - I meant trademark instead of patent regarding Star Wars. He would have to trademark names of any new
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Andy kinch
So, whats to stop Markus from putting the illuminated Mellotron logo on the front of his digital unit? Surely by doing so, even if it is not a Mellotron in
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
Sorry - I meant trademark instead of patent regarding Star Wars. He would have to trademark names of any new characters he added with any new scenes. About
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
No - nothing of the sort. He s not violating them. He has the exclusive license to use the names Mellotron and Chamberlin in the *promotion* of new
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Mike Dickson
On 04/09/2011 14:59, Chris Dale wrote: How it operates, the materials used, etc. etc, right down to micro-metre mechanical movements etc. etc. must be
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Marantz 2230 restoration
2011-09-05 by Bruce Daily
Thanks, Nic- I knew it was B** or something. BSR, of course. I was eyeing that box of old Audio magazines, but you saved us (and me) a bunch of time
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
That isn t quite what happened. Harry Chamberlin was extremely pissed off about it (as he was with many people) and threatened to sue Bradmatic Ltd. Over the
Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by tron400
Whether they realized they were open for a lawsuit or not, they did the right thing. I don t think Marcus has. Between his announcement that he would produce a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Chris Dale
Hi Laureen: I hope you re not too disappointed by this, but unfortunately no one on the list has had any direct contact with your father. Some of us have
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by djacques@csulb.edu
The story goes that the harry found the bradleys selling the tron at namm, and said uh, excuse me... . Like good businessmen they struck a deal. The patented
RE: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by Gary Brumm
…or they probably realized they were wide open for a lawsuit if they didn’t….either way it was a smart move on the Bradleys part... From:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-05 by lsf5275@aol.com
Sorry...Franson.,and it seems it was Harry that may have contacted the Bradleys. Regardless, They never stole anything. In a message dated 9/4/2011 7:57:45
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
Wouldn t the person who stole Harry s invention be Bill Fransen? As I recall, when the Bradleys found out that Fransen wasn t the inventor they contacted Harry
Re: What's in a name?
2011-09-04 by ClayE
They were thinking about calling the instrument a Franson . See photos here: http://mellotron.com/people.htm
Re: [newmellotrongroup] The unexpected
2011-09-04 by Vance Pomeroy
I ve heard tron on a few Spanish language tracks over the years - mostly pop tunes. Didn t we have a Spanish or Mexican list member at one time? Vance Thanks!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-04 by djacques@csulb.edu
Oh please... Get off of it. There is no human crime here. If you care so much about it, go after the people who stole Harry Chamberlin s invention in the
Re: [newmellotrongroup] What's in a name?
2011-09-04 by lsf5275@aol.com
What is it that you would like to know? In a message dated 9/4/2011 6:21:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gerribiton@yahoo.com writes: you all seem to know alot