Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by tronbros
I have just re-read the pad and roller settings. I would avoid this method! I am not being controversial but you cannot rely on this procedure. It makes
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by tronbros
mmmm......odd but if it works. I have forwarded our pad and roller adjustment method, which we use all the time, to this list on more than one occasion. All I
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by lsf5275@aol.com
Nah... that s over-simplification. A properly working keyboard is all dependant on relationships. It s not just how fast you can play it, it s about
Re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by tron400
Following is the method I learned from Jerry K and Ken L recently (for M400 s only!). DISCLAIMER: This is what I remember with the remainder of my aging brain
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by lsf5275@aol.com
Dress fly and flash a little cash. In a message dated 3/19/2013 12:02:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pocotron@yahoo.com writes: Ummm.... Little purple
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-19 by Bruce Daily
Ummm.... Little purple pills? -Bruce D. #1221 ________________________________ From: matthew meixner To:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ot: gear nicked
2013-03-19 by gino wong
Thanks Fritz. ... --
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ot: gear nicked
2013-03-19 by fdoddy@aol.com
Also Doug at Synthparts, synthparts@yahoo.com. He has found all kinds of obscure crap for me! fritz ... From: tron400 To:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-19 by fdoddy@aol.com
good idea! We ll find stuff.. ... From: Mark Wallis To: new trongroup Sent: Mon, Mar 18,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-19 by fdoddy@aol.com
I ll dig around. I ve got some seriously techy friends. I ll report back shortly. fritz ... From: gino wong To: newmellotrongroup
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by gino wong
What is interesting is that I have a B rig that is mostly Danelectro and Behringer and DIY stuff and it gets most of the job done. except in the OD distortion
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by matthew meixner
Hi gang, What is this method for improving action? Matt ________________________________ From: lsf5275@aol.com To:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by lsf5275@aol.com
Well, I m happy I could do at least something to help. In a message dated 3/18/2013 12:38:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rjtr2958@yahoo.com writes: Thanks
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by lsf5275@aol.com
Criminals don t care. That s one of the reasons they re criminals. Kids kill other kids for shoes. It s a sad world. In a message dated 3/18/2013 12:34:22
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by Rick Reger
Thanks Frank. It s only fair to add that the fact that I was able to play that relatively fast lead line on the Mk. VI and it sounded ok was due to your
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by Rick Reger
Really sorry to hear that Gino. Ditto on the scum comment someone already made. The relative pittance that they get for most of the stuff they steal vs.
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by Rick Reger
Thanks for listening and the comments Pete. Rick ________________________________ From: marabus To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Re: ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by tron400
Gino, I did a quick web search for germanium transistors for sale. Maybe one of the links on this page will be helpful:
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by Mark Wallis
Sorry to hear that. Guitar thieves are lowlife scum, deserving of elaborate tortures. Make a wishlist of components and pop it on here. Best Whooshes,Wallis
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by marabus
Gino, I m sorry for your loss. Pete
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by marabus
Sounds good Rick! Pete
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by gino wong
Thank you The 2n3055 is a very good power transistor, I need the littl cheap signal type 3 leads. The spec is actually fairly wide. even the number
Re: This tune swings!
2013-03-18 by lsf5275@aol.com
_http://bigozine2.com/roio/?p=1390_ (http://bigozine2.com/roio/?p=1390) Really! Frank (wishing he had Germanium transistors for Gino)
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-18 by lsf5275@aol.com
Really nice Rick! Frank In a message dated 3/17/2013 1:24:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rjtr2958@yahoo.com writes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QotLuE0rPs
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by john barrick
Gino, don t know if you need it, but I have an old RCA 2N3055 (H 8545) that you can have. It came off my SMS4 card. Now that I think about it, it probably
ot: gear nicked
2013-03-18 by gino wong
Last Thursday somebody stole my pedal board and a guitar. The board had an old Sola Tonebender a Trem Face, Wah Face and Colursound OD and Memoryman rehoused
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-17 by Rick Reger
Thanks for listening and for the kind words, John Rick ________________________________ From: John Wright To:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-17 by Rick Reger
Thanks again for checking it out Robert. Yes, the Northettes would be awesome addition. It s great to have the big machine back in action. All the best. Rick
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-17 by Robert
Hi Rick, You have a great setup. I m glad to hear that you got your MK VI repaired; it is beautiful ! Once again, I love your music - very Canterbury
Re: [newmellotrongroup] re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-17 by John Wright
Nice, thanks for sharing. I enjoyed that, John #911 Sent from my iPhone
re: New Video with Mellotron Mk. VI
2013-03-17 by Rick Reger
Hey everyone - If you re interested, I just posted a new video that features some Mellotron Mk. VI. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QotLuE0rPs It also includes
Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-13 by tripod4661
One takes the headblocks out completely and demags them in the garage one does! Well away from any tapes. Not a simple task....although it occasionally
Peter Banks - RIP
2013-03-13 by tron400
http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/03/12/yes-peter-banks-dead-dies/
Demagnetization, fact or fiction?
2013-03-12 by Jack Younger
I m not sure if it applies to Mellotrons but it has been my extensive experience that multitracks are noticeably less noisy after a thorough, properly executed
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-12 by lsf5275@aol.com
K2R... just as good In a message dated 3/11/2013 3:54:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tron400@yahoo.com writes: So I shouldn t take them to the dry cleaners?
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: The Beatles
2013-03-11 by Tom Doncourt
Trombone tapes on Flying From: bayofkings7 Reply-To:
Re: The Beatles
2013-03-11 by bayofkings7
I saw it Friday night. I had never seen all of it, either. Bought the CD on Saturday (still have it on vinyl). - interesting to listen to on headphones.
Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-11 by tron400
So I shouldn t take them to the dry cleaners? Bernie
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-11 by lsf5275@aol.com
Water. Maybe with a spot of dishwashing liquid, but keep it super-mild. It is, after all, only dust. I think it is more likely static build-up. Try removing
Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-11 by tron400
I m beginning to think that the backs of the tapes that were bunching up in my M4oo are dirty. I hadn t cleaned the pinch rollers since I installed them a
Re: [newmellotrongroup] The Beatles
2013-03-11 by marabus
Cool!
Jacco Gardner
2013-03-11 by Dieter
Hello Have you heard of Jacco Gardner? He s called the dutch son of Syd Barrett and you ll instantly know why if you hear his first single. I really like it
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Monday morning after daylight spending time...
2013-03-11 by john barrick
Agreed. Guess I better get to sleep - got to be at work at 3:30. ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got
Monday morning after daylight spending time...
2013-03-11 by tron400
...bites the wad!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] The Beatles
2013-03-11 by john barrick
I think there s also Mellotron trombone on Flying. ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
The Beatles
2013-03-11 by marabus
Last night their Magical Mystery Tour was on TV.I think it was the first time I saw it all the way thru.To me it sounded like Tron flutes on Fool On The Hill
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-10 by lsf5275@aol.com
You said it! In a message dated 3/9/2013 4:32:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tronbros@aol.com writes: We have never demagged the prototype M4000 in 5 years. It
Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-10 by tron400
What causes the magnetization anyway? Is it static electricity from the tapes? Wouldn t it dissipate over time? Bernie
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-09 by Tony
Hi gang, On the demagnetize subject, I’ve had #510 since 1975 and can count the times I’ve demagnetized it on one hand. These devices (degassers) can cause
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Another M400 Question
2013-03-09 by john barrick
When I bought my Han-D-Mag, it came with a gauss meter. Good stuff. ... john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got