<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>NASHVILLE, TN (November 1, 2001)>: Gibson Guitar Corporation announced
<BR>>today that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase GE Capital's
<BR>>rights under a contract to acquire the assets of the Baldwin Piano & Organ
<BR>>Company. <snip>"Both Baldwin and Gibson reflect a dedication to American
<BR>>craftsmanship and product excellence and innovation. We expect Baldwin to
<BR>>achieve new levels of growth and financial success for it's employees,
<BR>>dealers and consumers as we make music in the new century."
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<BR>Will this mean we will see a Baldwin grand on the stage of the Grand Ol Opry?
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<BR>Wim
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