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Phour Year Philco 38-690 Basket Case Restoration
10-05-2011, 10:43 PM
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Phour Year Philco 38-690 Basket Case Restoration
I'm sure you'll enjoy my chronicle of Sisyphean struggle, it's a great feeling and an honor to make this my first post here.

http://hagstar.phanfare.com/1390316

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10-05-2011, 11:12 PM
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WOW. I don't know what else to say, except it is a beauty. Icon_thumbup Icon_clap How does she sound?

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10-05-2011, 11:46 PM
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From what I've seen of the Hagstar's previous restorations, I have no doubt it sounds just a good as it looks.

Welcome, John! Glad to have you aboard.
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10-06-2011, 01:51 AM
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Congratulations John, that is sure a beauty!

Thanks for the link to your restoration steps, that was an education all by itself!
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10-06-2011, 03:59 AM
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VERY nice! Color me impressed! The 690 has been on my short list for many years now, they tend to be elusive and pricey. Well done!!

I recently got a 37-116 and have gotten it squared away and playing. It is easily the best sounding set that I have! I can only imagine how great a 690 model sounds.

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10-06-2011, 04:08 AM
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I'm speechless John. Oh Em Gee!

Oh, and welcome also. Icon_smile

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