--Just to put the facts in place --I'm sure not wealthy, but I've sure been lucky --found the D45 in an Ill. shopper and paid $475.00 for it (that INCLUDES the speeding ticket that I got scurrying to find it..The 00-42 was found in the Madison Wi paper --after running for a few weeks, I figured it was either gone, or out of my price leauge - but no, got it for $375.00. the most I've ever paid is for the early 40's J100, had to come up with $2400 for that one ---but it's all original in A1 shape and one of less than 150 made(See what Mandolin Brothers is selling a non original (new pick guard)for at their website. Which proves the good guitars from the old days are STILL out there and if you keep your eyes open you never know what you'll find.....
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