I just noticed that someone had recently purchased on eBay a somewhat rusted Model R2523 Champion head with a mismatched head. (I presume that the feet on the head did not match the seating holes on the cabinet. In that case, the cabinet was almost certainly one from a Model 2503 Basso Grande.)
The listing had a combination of accurate and inaccurate information about Mr. Gentul. It wasn't bad overall. But what I found unforgettable was the following line from the listing: "The relatively obscure Hilgen brand is celebrated by the most fringe of tone connoisseurs... ."
I'll take that as compliment. It's not every day that one is given a
new title with a cool, edgy sound. The next time somebody asks me what I do, I'll be able to respond, "I am a fringe tone connoisseur, actually." So can you!
The listing had a combination of accurate and inaccurate information about Mr. Gentul. It wasn't bad overall. But what I found unforgettable was the following line from the listing: "The relatively obscure Hilgen brand is celebrated by the most fringe of tone connoisseurs... ."
I'll take that as compliment. It's not every day that one is given a
new title with a cool, edgy sound. The next time somebody asks me what I do, I'll be able to respond, "I am a fringe tone connoisseur, actually." So can you!
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