DL Bullock wrote:

> 4. They will purchase one that looks like new quicker than they will
> one that looks like it is old and decrepit.  Even though it may play
> like a dream inside, if it looks old, that means a slower sale.

How sad :-(   If you want an instrument to look and play exactly like
it was when it came out of the factory, why not have a replica built?

Regards,
John Page