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 Make Mellotron
 Model Elton John's M400S with tape frames
 Description This is a wonderful find - the nice thing about Mellotrons is that tape sets were made to order for specific clients, and had labels attached. So yes, here we have Elton John's Mellotron 400S. There's no doubt what sounds he wanted on it, either: there are three tape frames, all with Flute / 3 Violins / Cello ADT.

The cosmetic condition shows it was gigged a fair bit, and the cabinet could well be refinished if you wanted - but maybe the historic nature of the instrument makes that a bad idea. This would have gone round the world being played on songs like Daniel and many others. On tour at the time even Elton couldn't afford to recreate the instrumentation of his albums, so the Mellotron would probably have filled in lots of parts.

It has been serviced into decent playable condition - check the video which we hope to put online - - but of course experts like Streetly could always make it even better.

VEMIA can collect and palletise (90GBP) if necessary. As there is a lot of worldwide interest in this lovely thing we have found a few shipping estimates (excluding insurance). Thailand air 900GBP, USA air 990GBP. Land to Europe estimate to follow - the best we have at the moment to Finland is 259GBP but we may find better.

 Age n/a
 Weight n/a
 Condition Near good
 Location Uk 
 Vat Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc.
 Quantity 1 item is available from the owner
 Options User manual : No
  Service manual : No
  First owner : No
  Original boxes : No
 Plug type United Kingdom standard plug
 Voltage type Internal 110 to 220-240V switchable
 Status Item has been sold or not sold in a previous auction
 Sale type The item is on the auction rooms
 Ending on 08/11/2025
 Category Keyboard 
 Serial number 1607
 Sphere reference # 29881
 Statistics Created on : 13/10/2025 
Changed on : 04/11/2025 
  Published on : 04/11/2025
  Displayed : 3977 time(s) by members and guests  
Safety All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional.

 
     

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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.

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 Start price 2980 GBP
 Converted price (1) 2980 GBP
 Shipment International or local shipment to pay
 Packing costs 90 GBP
 Payment Full pre payment needed
 Auction bid step 50 GBP
 Auction highest bid 4550 GBP
 Converted highest bid 4550 GBP
 Leader or winner jem
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