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Phour Year Philco 38-690 Basket Case Restoration
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10-05-2011, 05:43 PM
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.

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10-05-2011, 06:12 PM
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, 06:46 PM
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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10-05-2011, 08:51 PM
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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10-05-2011, 10:59 PM
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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10-05-2011, 11:08 PM
I'm speechless John. Oh Em Gee!

Oh, and welcome also. Icon_smile

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