Posted by BobF on May 24, 1999 at 08:17:57:
In Reply to: Re: Age of BBb Mirafone posted by Dale Phelps on May 21, 1999 at 18:28:47:
Matt & Dale, Thanks both for your help. The replacement bell hypothesis is believable. The dealer from whom I bought the horn in 1982 said that it came from a local school (Rochester, NY), and the bell was in very good condition, 'though unlacquered. Regards, Bob