Conover model 77- Mason clone

[Erwinspiano@aol.com]

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      Hey  all
    Last year some time there was a discussion about  the Conover model 77 
which was said to be a copy of a Mason & Hamlin Model A. Intrigued byt the feed 
back I bought one. Paid too much. I wasn't planning on it but its getting a 
belly etc. and too much else. However it's not done so I can't speak from 
experience yet. Unfortunately the rim turns out to be made of poplar which is really 
soft & not maple. No cloning done there and I'm not real excited. I'm 
interested to know if any one works on any of these that are in good tonal condition 
or if any have bellied one that turned out respectble.  Use your own 
definitions of what that all means, as I'm not fussy. Please render an opinion. 
    Today I  saw another one same vintage. Yawn. Needs strings, block and 
really a board but is it worth it. Sentiment only goes so far you know.
     Go for it-- Dale Erwin

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