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  1. Jan-13-2008, 10:17pm #1
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    Here is a pic (I hope).
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  2. Jan-13-2008, 10:19pm #2
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    And now....
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    Nice instrument. Can you give us some feedback on its sound, playability, etc? Any idea on the serial number? Other pictures?

    Some of us crave this stuff like salted peanuts.

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  4. Jan-14-2008, 7:46pm #4
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    BTW here is one I have in my photo file, out on the street waiting for a cab.....
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    Serial number is 8749.
    It has seen better days.
    Here's another pic.
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    Looks like the cab hit it.....
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  7. Jan-17-2008, 10:55am #7
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    its looks fine to me...its 80 something, we'll all have a few wrinkles and patch jobs by then!
    Look up (to see whats comin down)
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    Quote Originally Posted by (Claughaun @ Jan. 17 2008, 02:08)
    It has seen better days.
    And, with luck, it has better days ahead!
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